Diagnostics Scientific Liaison

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Diagnostics Scientific Liaison

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global scienceled patientfocused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

AstraZeneca is a global scienceled biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines having more than 20 brands for the treatment of diseases in different therapeutic areas like Respiratory Gastroenterology Cardiovascular Diabetes and Oncology. AZ is living a total transformation worldwide through a scienceled innovation strategy.

In AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and well develop you beyond what you thought is possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. As Diagnostics Scientific Liaison you will play a vital role in improving patients lives.

The Diagnostics Scientific Liaison is responsible to be interlocutor in molecular diagnosis in the territory providing the HCP on the molecular diagnosis / precision medicine in oncology with the final objective of ensure optimum quality patient identification who can benefit from the targeted therapies offered AstraZeneca.

What youll do

Scientific Information Management and Building Opinion Leader Relationships

• Possesses solid scientific and diagnostic area knowledge in Oncology and the drive to continually build individual knowledge over time.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of the science behind diagnostics including deep understanding of range of diagnostic techniques / platforms and applications to patient identification.
• Regular meeting with Opinion Leaders and Influence groups to build partnership share data request support and provide technical support through publications slide sets round tables technical discussion.
• Respond to requests for information about diagnostic / biomarkers testing unapproved in local markets presenting objective information well balanced substantiated manner that is scientific in tone and content free of promotional messages truthful and is not misleading.
• Respond to requests by HCPs for information about technical details of biomarker (methodology testing process results interpretation).
• Identify map out and partner with national regional Opinion Leaders and influence or advocacy groups for biomarkers testing inclusion / adoption.
• Work with Pathology Pulmonology Genetic and Molecular biology association as partners in scientific activities that help advance biomarker understanding and are consistent with AZ strategy & objectives such as:
• Identify potential speakers and early adopters of biomarkers for patients management.
• Provide recommendations for advisory board participants.

Support testing access by improving the testing environment

• Contribute to testing platforms / techniques implementation in strategic markets to ensure access to biomarkers testing.
• Facilitate continuous medical education events for HCPs through activities that contribute to improve the diagnostic environment (access to testing and its inclusion the routine of patients management).
• Truly understands the marketspecific diagnostic / testing environment including the science process potential barriers and necessary commercial touch points to propose a treatmentlinked diagnostic solution.
• Has detailed knowledge of the interconnected Oncology ecosystem of patients advocacy groups KOLs payers & HCPs and knows which decision makers influence the testing protocol
• Participate in the educational material development about testing and ensure the main messages implementation in target audience (HCPs).
• Contribute to external stakeholders engagement about AZ testing program as value proposition that ensure accurate targeted therapies.
• Define samples journey and support patient journey definition in each strategic account establishing main patient leakage and proposing solutions to close the gaps.

Contribution to Brand and Diagnostic Strategy by supporting crossfunctional team(s)

• Provide AZ with an understanding of the local diagnostic environment and trends and competitor diagnostic initiatives
• Develop educational activities providing scientific reference about relevance of biomarkers in the patient management to prepare the market in new therapeutic areas or indications.
• Communicate HCPs findings needs barriers or opportunities with crossfunctional team
• Implement local diagnostic activities defined in account plans and speak up when identify a gap or is necessary to redirect local plans.

Facilitate Local Clinical Research (as appropriate)

• Participate in development and conduction of local/regional studies with focus on biomarkers testing.
• Upon request assist with various aspects of local clinical trials including scientific support site selection and operational issues or feasibility assessments.
• Lead local evidence generation about diagnostic (preanalytical analytical and post analytical) biomarker prevalence.
• Ensure compliance with the Global Policy on SHE its supporting documents and the laws and regulations of the local market.

Reimbursement Pathway Development

• Design and execute strategies to navigate and establish reimbursement pathways for diagnostic tests ensuring healthcare solutions are accessible affordable and sustainable.
• Facilitate focused group discussions and advisory board meetings with key opinion leaders (KOLs) revenue cycle managers (RCMs) payers and government bodies such as the DHA and DOH to implement a robust reimbursement pathway.
• Possess a strong understanding of payer systems and healthcare regulations.
• Demonstrate proven experience in establishing effective reimbursement pathways.

Essential for the role

For External:

At least 2 years experience in Diagnostic Market and Clinical Testing Market; preferably Oncology experience

For Internal:

Oncology or Specialty experience

For Both:

• University degree from medical / Science Departments
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good communication and presentation skills
• No restriction to travel frequently
• Ability to communicate scientific information effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for Customers.
• Intellectual curiosity and high motivation to learn.
• Understanding of commercial environment

Desirable for the role

• Good strategic thinking.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Masters in molecular biology (or equivalent)
• To be able to influence people
• Advanced organizational skills
• Training in therapeutic area (disease and products) Product Training (SPC competitors analyses AZ products development AZ product pipeline).
• Expertise in the diagnostic / biomarker testing process.
• Experience in budget management

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So whats next

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team Good because we cant wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope its yours.

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Date Posted

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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 industryleading 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 nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.