Commercial Diagnostics Manager - North Central

AstraZeneca • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

The US Diagnostics Manager will be a strategic and collaborative leader responsible for advancing diagnosis of hATTR -PN at key accounts. They will foster multidisciplinary customer collaboration across IDNs and key physician groups to enable early and accurate diagnosis of hATTR -PN, working collaboratively with internal teams (i.e. Marketing Innovation, IDN team and Medical) on approved patient identification and digital tools. Key customers include non-Treating Diagnostic MD’s, Genetic Counsellors and Non-Treating Multidisciplinary Team involved in testing process (nurse, patient navigators). IDN specialty pharmacy and C-Suite collaboration will be coordinated with Access Strategy and IDN National Account Directors and Clinical Account Directors. At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2030, which means that all our drivers will be assigned an EV. Territory Includes: Chicago IL, Ann Arbor MI, Detroit MI, Grand Rapids MI, Madison WI, Milwaukee WI, Minneapolis MN, Rochester MN, NW Indiana/Indianapolis, North/South Dakota, Iowa.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical , biotech, or related industries.
• At least 5 years of experience in sales management, market access, marketing, or clinical roles in a similar therapeutic area.
• Proven success in engaging IDNs/health systems or ACOs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multiple commercial functions, such as District Sales Manager, Brand/ Marketing and/or similar leadership experience.
• Expertise in rare diseases, biologics, and/or specialty products.
• Familiarity with cardiology, neurology, and/or biomarker diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Education & Awareness Educate physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals on disease signs, symptoms, progression, and the value of early testing. Raise awareness of diagnostic guidelines and emerging testing technologies.
• Diag nostic Pathway Optimization Identify gaps in current diagnostic workflows and implement strategies to streamline testing ( e.g. pathology, panel testing, genetic confirmation)
• Health System Engagement Collaborate with health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and reference labs to integrate testing protocols into EMRs, order sets, and care pathways. Align with population health teams to reach at-risk patient cohorts.
• Strategic Account Leadership Identify & Prioritize accounts with high prevalence or suspected underdiagnosis. Support implementation of testing initiatives across targeted geographies and specialties. Develop and execute account-specific compliant diagnostic strategies for IDNs/health systems, ACOs and influential physician groups in appropriate matrix collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access teams. Partner with IDN/CAD teams to increase diagnosis Identify and implement pathways to accelerate screening and diagnosis of hATTR -PN.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with market access (NAD, CAD), field sales, medical affairs, and patient support teams to ensure a seamless handoff from diagnosis to treatment initiation. Share diagnostic data insights to inform broader brand and access strategies. Drive collaboration with diagnostic and laboratory stakeholders to enhance biomarker testing workflows and access.
• Data & Impact Measurement Leverage claims, EMR, and lab data to measure diagnostic adoption and patient identification trends. Provide actionable feedback to refine testing strategies and track progress toward earlier diagnosis goals.
• Driving Innovation and Value Communication Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address system-level barriers to testing and improve patient identification initiatives. Enhance diagnostic expertise to accelerate timely and accurate patient diagnosis, reducing misdiagnosis and minimizing disease impact
• Compliance and Reporting Ensure all activities and engagements are approved and adhere to AstraZeneca’s Code of Ethics and regulatory compliance guidelines.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees