Nebraska

AstraZeneca•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Precision Medicine Liaison (PML) uses diagnostic and clinical testing market experience to help ensure timely, high-quality in-market companion diagnostics and testing solutions are available to support optimal treatment. The role engages collaborators before and after launch, provides approved information, and helps address testing barriers at regional reference laboratories, pathology medical groups, and selected academic or health systems with advanced diagnostic and molecular capabilities. The PML also supports biomarker education requests in community oncology accounts as needed. The PML develops relationships with pathology and molecular/genomic diagnostic decision makers, gathers insights, and develops strategies to support appropriate testing. Responsibilities include sharing approved educational information, delivering technical data presentations, educating on diagnostic quality assurance programs, and sharing market insights about pathology, laboratory referrals, and testing. The role supports the AstraZeneca oncology portfolio where an indication has an aligned biomarker and a detailed understanding of the testing landscape is important. The PML collaborates with laboratory decision makers, pathologists, pathology groups, state societies, navigators, diagnostic companies, and laboratory account representatives or networks. Internally, the role works with field cross-functional teams, Medical Diagnostics, Precision Medicine HQ, and PM/Brand HQ Marketing to gather market insights, support regional strategies, and contribute diagnostic expertise to quality improvement projects and oncology accounts. The role also supports state government affairs efforts as requested, including sharing expertise on biomarker legislation in assigned states. The position requires collaborative execution of tactical plans for pre- and post-launch efforts, understanding of clinical operational issues in the testing pathway, and development of tailored testing solutions as needed. The PML must follow the AZ Code of Conduct, US Policy Handbook, standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. The position requires residence in Minnesota, Iowa, or Nebraska and travel, with the percentage varying by geography.

Requirements

Must reside in Minnesota, Iowa, or Nebraska.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in the diagnostic and clinical testing market; oncology or genomics experience is preferred.
Experience in a consultative sales environment with a laboratory, life science company, or pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Expertise discussing scientific content and context with multiple audiences.
Strong peer leadership skills, including setting direction, generating commitment, balancing short- and long-term needs, and constructively resolving issues.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
Ability to travel; percentage varies by geography.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of diagnostic market experience, preferably in oncology and genomics, including breast and/or lung solid tumors.
Advanced degree in life sciences, or a medical or pharmacy degree.
Experience with a broad range of external customers, including external laboratories, academic and community pathology leadership, and decision makers.
Project management experience.
Thorough knowledge of the diagnostic test regulatory environment.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely, high-quality in-market companion diagnostics and testing solutions are available to support optimal treatment.
Engage collaborators before and after launch and provide approved information to help address testing barriers.
Support field requests for biomarker education in community oncology accounts as needed.
Develop relationships with pathology and molecular/genomic diagnostic decision makers to gather insights and support appropriate testing strategies.
Share approved educational information on diagnostics, deliver technical data presentations, and educate on diagnostic quality assurance programs.
Understand and share insights about pathology, laboratory referrals, and testing in the market, and help improve testing processes across assigned accounts.
Serve as a regional diagnostic expert for the AstraZeneca oncology portfolio where an indication has an aligned biomarker.
Collaborate with laboratory decision makers, pathologists, pathology groups, state societies, navigators, diagnostic companies, and laboratory representatives or networks.
Work with cross-functional field teams, Medical Diagnostics, Precision Medicine HQ, and PM/Brand HQ Marketing to gather insights and support regional strategies.
Support quality improvement projects as a subject matter expert and provide diagnostic expertise and insights to oncology customers and internal teams.
Support state government affairs efforts as requested, including work related to biomarker legislation and external pathology collaborators.
Collaboratively complete pre- and post-launch tactical plans, understand operational issues in testing pathways, and develop tailored testing solutions as needed.
Follow the AZ Code of Conduct, US Policy Handbook, standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Travel as required for the assigned geography.