Senior Director, Pathology Diagnostics - Global Oncology

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • $247,786 - $371,679 • Hybrid

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to transforming ideas into life-changing medicines, focusing on a revolution in oncology to redefine cancer care and address unmet patient needs globally. We are driven by science to understand cancer's complexities, aiming to discover, develop, and deliver treatments that increase the potential for cure. The Oncology business is the fastest-growing sector at AstraZeneca and within the industry, boasting a diverse portfolio and pipeline. We achieve success through launch excellence, commercial effectiveness, and lifecycle maximization.

The Senior Director of Pathology Diagnostics, Global Oncology Diagnostics, is responsible for the global scientific strategy concerning pathologic diagnosis, including Digital and Computational Pathology and Molecular Pathology, for AstraZeneca's oncology diagnostic solutions worldwide. This role is crucial for advancing and integrating digital and computational pathology methods to revolutionize cancer diagnostics and utilize data-driven approaches for enhanced accuracy and reproducibility. The position supports the AstraZeneca Oncology mission across four key areas: maximizing global biomarker adoption and developing local testing solutions via digital and computational pathology platforms; generating clinical evidence in collaboration with Oncology Medical Affairs; developing medical education for the laboratory community to support local testing adoption with a focus on digital and computational pathology best practices; and leading efforts to generate real-world data for pathology diagnostic solutions using digital and computational pathology analytics and technologies.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school, or holds a PhD
• 5 years of experience in medical affairs, global diagnostics, biopharmaceutical industry, and/or academia
• Experience or substantial exposure to digital and/or computational pathology

Nice To Haves

• MD with accredited pathology residency and fellowship in a clinical or molecular subspecialty
• Strong life sciences foundation (e.g., Molecular Biology, Pathology), with experience in clinical companion diagnostic development using digital and computational pathology methodologies
• Membership in relevant diagnostics professional societies
• Over 5 years of Medical Affairs experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO settings, including collaborations with integrated delivery networks, accountable care organizations, and payers
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including KEE, advocacy groups, and payers
• Familiarity with global regulatory organizations, guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and pharmaceutical product development, encompassing clinical operations, commercial, regulatory, and medical affairs aspects of companion diagnostics and digital/computational pathology
• Demonstrated scientific and medical judgment, problem-solving abilities, and a practical understanding of scientific methods and clinical applications in digital and computational pathology
• Proven success working collaboratively within matrixed, cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global scientific strategy related to pathologic diagnosis, including Digital and Computational Pathology and Molecular Pathology.
• Support the advancement and integration of digital and computational pathology methods to transform cancer diagnostics.
• Leverage data-driven approaches for improved accuracy and reproducibility in diagnostics.
• Maximize global biomarker adoption and facilitate the development of local testing solutions through innovative digital and computational pathology platforms.
• Generate clinical evidence in collaboration with Oncology Medical Affairs.
• Develop medical education for the lab community to support the adoption of local testing with a strong focus on digital and computational pathology best practices.
• Lead efforts for the generation of real-world data for Pathology diagnostic solutions harnessing digital and computational pathology analytics and technologies.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners, regions, and countries for coordination of all Oncology diagnostic activities.
• Collaborate on the development of the global medical plan for patient identification solutions for AstraZeneca Oncology products.
• Partner with all relevant cross-functional collaborators to implement the Oncology Diagnostics medical strategy with an emphasis on digital and computational pathology platforms.
• Assist in the development of KEE advocacy and KEE engagement plans in laboratory segments.
• Lead Scientific Advisory boards and other diagnostics activities at scientific events including major Congresses and Forums.
• Champion AstraZeneca’s leadership in digital and computational pathology at major scientific events and forums.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
• Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
• Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
• 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: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree