Senior Director, Medical Diagnostics- GYN/GU

Join our globally-renowned Oncology area, which is owning the rapid business growth of our enterprise and ever-evolving industry. As the Senior Director, Medical Diagnostics – Oncology, you will ensure the timely, high-quality input into development and lifecycle plans, supporting efficient companion diagnostics/testing solutions to enable efficient treatment throughout the patient journey. This role is within US Medical Affairs supporting the GYN/GU Oncology Franchise.

Accountabilities:

You will be responsible for the GYN/GU medical Dx strategy and lead all aspects of the creation and delivery of the Dx plan per indication within the tumor types. You will generate diagnostics and test utilizations related insights from local institutions to craft US input into the development and regulatory approach for the GYN/GU portfolio. You will also lead pharma alliance relationships in support of partnered products and ensure in-market companion diagnostics/testing excellence for all product launches.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Sophisticated medical degree (MD, PhD)

5+ years of experience in health care delivery; including US oncology experience

3 years at least in a strategy setting role, preferably oncology diagnostic

At least 3 years pharmaceutical company experience required

Drug launch experience required

Extensive experience in relationship and partner management

Effective matrix leadership experience

Experience with diagnostic test launch planning and evidence generating efforts to support diagnostic test adoption

Experience in medical affairs

Experience leading people in HQ roles. Experience leading field roles a plus.

Experience in preparing submission for guideline or regulatory updates

People management experience

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Validated experience with a broad base of external guides including prescribers, payors, and providers.

An understanding of diagnostic FDA environment, clinical laboratory practices including CLIA lab requirements and test implementation

Proven track record of critical thinking, judgment and influencing skills

Proven track record in demonstration of effective cross-functional project team leadership

Ability to lead and influence through change

Positive relationship and collaboration skills

At AstraZeneca, we change the practice of medicine and improve the patient experience by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence. We translate the wealth of medical and scientific expertise to ensure the data we produce helps physicians to better treat patients at every point in the journey. We are recognized as the strategic partner for Research & Development and Commercial. This means we have a deep and broad understanding of both functions, which enables us to optimally translate scientific evidence into clinical practice for patients.

Are you ready to innovate and realize your ambitions in our leading Oncology area? Apply now to join our high-performing team within a global, growing organization. Our culture is one of openness and transparency, fused with ambition and drive. A supportive and trusting place to grow your career, each of us is empowered to take a tailored approach to our development, driving the pace and direction.

Date Posted23-May-2024

Closing Date29-Jun-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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