Commercial Diagnostics Manager - North Central

TheUSDiagnostics Manager will be a strategic and collaborative leader responsible for advancing diagnosis ofhATTR-PN at key accounts. They will foster multidisciplinary customer collaboration across IDNs and key physician groups to enable early andaccuratediagnosis ofhATTR-PN, working collaboratively with internal teams (i.e., Marketing Innovation, IDN team and Medical) on approved patient identification and digital tools. Key customers include non-Treating Diagnostic MD’s, Genetic Counsellors and Non-Treating Multidisciplinary Team involved in testing process (nurse, patient navigators).IDN specialty pharmacy and C-Suite collaboration will be coordinated with Access Strategy and IDN National Account Directors and Clinical Account Directors.

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Territory Includes: Chicago IL, Ann Arbor MI, Detroit MI, Grand Rapids MI, Madison WI, Milwaukee WI, Minneapolis MN, Rochester MN, NW Indiana/Indianapolis, North/South Dakota, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities:

Education & Awareness

• Educate physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals on disease signs, symptoms, progression, and the value of early testing.

• Raise awareness of diagnostic guidelines and emerging testing technologies.

Diagnostic  PathwayOptimization

• Identifygaps in current diagnostic workflows and implement strategies to streamline testing (e.g.pathology, panel testing, genetic confirmation)

Health System Engagement

• Collaborate with health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and reference labs to integrate testing protocols into EMRs, order sets, and care pathways.

• Align with population health teams to reach at-risk patient cohorts. 

Strategic AccountLeadership

• Identify & Prioritize accounts with high prevalence or suspected underdiagnosis. 

• Support implementation of testing initiatives across targeted geographies and specialties.

• Develop and execute account-specific compliant diagnostic strategies for IDNs/health systems, ACOs and influential physician groups inappropriate matrixcollaboration with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access teams.  

• Partner with IDN/CAD teams to increase diagnosisIdentifyand implement pathways to accelerate screening and diagnosis ofhATTR-PN.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with market access (NAD, CAD), field sales, medical affairs, and patient support teams to ensure a seamless handoff from diagnosis to treatment initiation.

• Share diagnostic data insights to inform broader brand and access strategies.

• Drive collaboration with diagnostic and laboratory stakeholders to enhance biomarker testing workflows and access.  

Data & Impact Measurement

• Leverage claims, EMR, and lab data to measure diagnostic adoption and patient identification trends.

• Provide actionable feedback to refine testing strategies and track progress toward earlier diagnosis goals.

Driving Innovation and Value Communication

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders toidentifyand address system-level barriers to testing and improve patient identification initiatives.  

• Enhance diagnosticexpertiseto acceleratetimelyandaccuratepatient diagnosis, reducing misdiagnosis and minimizing disease impact

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure all activities and engagements are approved and adhere to AstraZeneca’s Code of Ethics and regulatory compliance guidelines.   

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving with a focus on measurable outcomes.  

• Strong outcomes-drivenrelationship-buildingand stakeholder activation skills.  

• Results-driven approach with a commitment to patient-centric solutions.  

• Adaptability and agility in navigating a dynamic healthcare environment.  

• Commitment to ethical decision-making and approachinpursuing activities.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, ora relatedfield.  

• Minimum of 7 years of experience inthe pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industries.  

• At least 5 years of experience in sales management, market access, marketing, or clinical roles in a similar therapeutic area.  

• Proven success in engaging IDNs/health systems or ACOs.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams effectively.  

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills.  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in multiple commercial functions, such as District Sales Manager, Brand/Marketingand/or similar leadership experience.  

• Expertise inrare diseases, biologics, and/or specialty products.  

• Familiarity with cardiology, neurology, and/or biomarker diagnostics.