International Director, Oncology Diagnostics

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA INTERNATIONAL

Our team proudly leads the way for International markets as the fastest growing pharmaceutical. But we’re not done yet – we’re fearless in setting the direction for a new future to keep progressing for our patients.

We’re bringing transformative drugs to those that need them the most by combining continuous new launches with outstanding solutions across the whole patient journey. It’s how we are able to truly make a difference to the quality of lives and answer huge unmet patient needs.

BUSINESS AREA

We fuse the worlds of Medical and Commercial to spot opportunities and pioneer approaches that better serve our patients. Bridging Commercial and Scientific goals, we apply our people and leadership skills to launch innovative products into our growing healthcare ecosystem. It takes a broad approach to treat each unique patient and tailor the whole experience – from early diagnosis to treatment.

What you’ll do

As the International Diagnostics Lead, you will drive the diagnostic strategy development through local and regional data and insights collection, and the lead the implementation across the region, in collaboration with our diagnostic partners and in support of local teams and local healthcare ecosystems.  As part of a team of two, you will work in a matrix, taking the lead for some tumour areas and pathological workflows, while working together to meet the needs across the portfolio and to optimise the way we engage externally with molecular and histopathology labs

Location: Dubai International office.

• Drive and collaborate with key internal and external partners in the regions and priority markets on all diagnostic related activities to ensure cost-effective diagnostics are in place to support launch readiness, including and not limited to:
  • Gather insights and data to remove barriers to testing and accelerate the biomarker adoption, including critical metric tracking and identification of improvement needs along the patient/sample journey
  • Lead diagnostic related internal & external educational initiatives to ensure adequate knowledge supporting launch readiness
  • Ensure the implementation of the diagnostic quality assurance (QA) programmes
  • Contribute to the delivery of diagnostics related evidence needs
  • Working with diagnostic partners to develop suitable diagnostic solutions for implementation in market
• As required, lead and coordinate the International evaluations of external opportunities
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice where required and stay up-to-date on the latest scientific, medical and competitor developments knowledge
• Align with all external regulations and internal policies and complete all required training
• Ensure compliance with AZ Policies and Standards with special emphasis on Code of Conduct, Ethical Interaction Policy and Standards, Privacy (Patient Group interactions) and Procurement (engagement of third parties)

Essential for the role

• You have a graduate level degree in sciences or business
• Proven 3+ years of experience of medical affairs including experience in diagnostics
• Solid understanding of the various International markets in the biomarkers space
• Extensive experience in collaboration with external parties and managing cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
• Knowledge of the regulatory and compliance framework in which we operate
• Project management skills with the ability to lead, plan and drive implementation

Desirable for the role

• Post graduate degree
• Proven experience and knowledge partnering with diagnostics or other companies related to Oncology and biomarkers solutions

Next steps? Apply now!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.