Regional Director, Medical Diagnostics – Lung Cancer (Midwest)

AstraZeneca • Wilmington, DE

36d

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in the fight against cancer? At AstraZeneca, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of science to transform the lives of patients living with cancer. As the Regional Director, Medical Diagnostics (RDMD) – you will be responsible for developing and executing external, medical diagnostics engagement strategies. The candidate must reside in the territory (Midwest US: TX, MI, WI, IL, MN, OK, LA, AR, MO) or within 200 miles of the territory boundary; travel is required.
With your diagnostic industry or clinical pathology experience in oncology, you will develop and execute engagement strategies with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and key Regional and National Pathology societies. Are you ready to lead the charge?

Requirements

• MD or DO required with board certification in AP.
• Minimum 3 years histopathology and/or medical affairs experience.
• Relevant work experience in industry, clinical, or research institution with emphasis in pathology or tissue diagnostics.
• Deep understanding of diagnostic FDA environment, clinical laboratory practices including CAP/CLIA lab requirements and test implementation.
• Strong knowledge of medical strategy, clinical diagnostic development, and Field Medical activities.
• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of drivers behind evolving diagnostic and pathology landscape.
• Ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific / medical colleagues.
• Experience in developing and maintaining new relationships with External Experts.
• Ability to travel up to 60% of time.

Nice To Haves

• Existing relationships with relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.
• Experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities within a matrixed organization.
• Completed fellowship in molecular pathology.
• Informatics/bioinformatics background.
• Knowledge/expertise in lung cancer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and contribute expertise to the U.S. diagnostic strategy development for current and future AstraZeneca oncology products.
• Collaborate with relevant business partners for the development, alignment, and execution of the Medical Diagnostic strategy within the integrated Medical Affairs plan, launch plans, and budgets.
• Identify and lead solution-based strategies to address biomarker adoption barriers, gaps, and hurdles.
• Provide diagnostic leadership on the design and execution of health economic and outcomes research studies and surveys in close collaboration with the Outcomes Research team.
• Recommend and deliver diagnostics-focused educational content targeted to HCPs, primarily to oncologists and pathologists.
• Develop external engagement strategy and own relationships with key leaders in the diagnostic and biomarker area (including clinical experts and specialized pathologists).
• Generate pathology-related insights to shape U.S. Medical Diagnostic strategies.

Benefits

• Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees