Senior Director, Pathology Diagnostics – Global Oncology Diagnostics

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a Senior Director of Pathology Diagnostics for its Global Oncology Diagnostics function, based in Barcelona (Spain). The role covers the development and execution of global scientific strategy for pathologic diagnosis, including Digital and Computational Pathology and Molecular Pathology, for AstraZeneca's oncology diagnostic solutions worldwide. It works closely with cross-functional partners, regions and countries to coordinate oncology diagnostic activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the advancement and integration of digital and computational pathology methods to improve the accuracy and reproducibility of cancer diagnostics
• Help maximize global biomarker adoption and facilitate local testing solutions through digital and computational pathology platforms
• Generate clinical evidence in collaboration with Oncology Medical Affairs
• Develop medical education for the lab community, focusing on digital and computational pathology best practices
• Lead efforts to generate real-world data for pathology diagnostic solutions using digital and computational pathology analytics
• Collaborate on the global medical plan for patient identification solutions and implement the Oncology Diagnostics medical strategy
• Assist in developing KEE advocacy and engagement plans for laboratory segments
• Lead Scientific Advisory boards and other diagnostics activities at scientific events, including major congresses and forums, and champion AstraZeneca's leadership in digital and computational pathology there

Required profile

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school, or a PhD
• 5 years of experience in medical affairs, global diagnostics, the biopharmaceutical industry and/or academia, including exposure to digital and/or computational pathology
• Preferred: MD with an accredited pathology residency and fellowship in a clinical or molecular subspecialty
• Preferred: strong life sciences foundation (Molecular Biology, Pathology) and experience in clinical companion diagnostic development
• Preferred: membership in relevant diagnostics professional societies
• Preferred: over 5 years of Medical Affairs experience in biotech, pharma or CRO settings, including work with integrated delivery networks, accountable care organizations and payers

Required skills

• Stakeholder engagement, including KEE, advocacy groups and payers
• Familiarity with global regulatory organizations, guidelines, GCP and pharmaceutical product development for companion diagnostics and digital/computational pathology
• Demonstrated scientific and medical judgment, problem-solving and collaborative work in matrixed, cross-functional teams