Job Description

AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, our mission is to transform ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society. We’re constantly moving forward as a company – agile and purposeful in our work.

The Oncology Diagnostic Manager (ODM) will leverage current diagnostic market and clinical test market experience that will make an impact within a large, global pharmaceutical company.

The ODM ensures the timely, high quality in-market companion diagnostics / testing solutions to enable optimal treatment throughout the patient journey. An important element of this role is therefore to work collaboratively with the cross functional field teams and execute on tactical plans with an understanding of clinical operational issues on the testing pathway developing tailored testing solutions as needed.

Typical Accountabilities

• Identify and develop relationships with scientific experts: Laboratory decision makers, Oncologists, Pathologists and Molecular Pathologists
• Share appropriate, approved, educational information on diagnostics to the heads of clinical Laboratories and their staff
• Deliver highly technical data presentations
• Educate on the need for diagnostic quality assurance (QA) programmes
• Identify barriers to testing through partnerships with diagnostic companies, lab networks, and Health Care Professionals (HCPs). Develop strategies to support and educate on appropriate testing
• Adhere to the AZ Code of Conduct, the market Policy Handbook, Standards, and SOPs as well as comply with all regulatory and compliance requirements for the role

Essential

• Undergraduate degree; preferably an Advanced degree in life sciences, medical or pharmacy degree
• 3-5 years of experience in diagnostic market and clinical testing market; preferably Oncology experience
• Expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
• Project management experience
• Ability to travel (percentage varies with geography)

Desirable

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience with a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payors, providers
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic test regulatory environment
• Proven demonstration of effective cross-functional leadership
• Ability to travel with geographic territory (percentage varies with geography)

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

17-jun-2026

Closing Date

30-jul-2026

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.