At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.
The Diagnostic Account Manager is responsible for providing diagnostic and scientific support for biomarker testing associated with AstraZeneca’s marketed products to a variety of stakeholders across the multi-disciplinary medical team like pathologists, molecular biologists, lab technicians, geneticists, genetic counsellors and oncologists. In addition, the Diagnostic Account Manager is responsible to support the testing referrals axis between the referring physician, diagnostic lab and billing department.
This position works closely with marketing, sales, medical and market access functions in order to define the best pre-launch, launch and post launch strategies.
The Diagnostic Account Manager demonstrates value by generating insights, by strategic partnering stakeholders and maintenance of a high-quality testing infrastructure.
This position is field-based. Often travels around whole Poland are required on that position.
Main tasks/ key accountabilities:
Diagnostic/scientific expertise for biomarker testing associated with the respective AZ brands (BRCA, HRD, EGFR, PD-L1 etc)
Generate diagnostics-related insights
Identify issues in current testing landscape and working with external stakeholders to develop solutions to remove or minimize diagnostic barriers to therapy use while monitoring tests dynamics and stats
Execute educational initiatives consistent with the local diagnostic plan – stakeholder’s training, landscape preparations for new tests, increasing awareness for the test, maximizing testing rate and test’s quality (reduce false results)
Act as an educational resource to internal colleagues in the cross-functional team (medical, marketing, sales)
Skills and other capabilities:
High scientific approach and analytic capabilities
Excellent communication skills & stakeholder management
Curious personality and good cross-functional team player
High level of proactivity and motivation
Education and Experience:
University degree in life sciences or equivalent. Higher degree in life sciences is an advantage
Knowledge and experience in the field of molecular biology, pathology, diagnostics platforms, and/or biomarker testing in oncology
Experience within the diagnostic industry – advantage
