Diagnostics Lead

Diagnostics Lead

CDMX - Insurgentes Sur

We’re inspired by the things that seem impossible. At AstraZeneca, we see the impact of our collective ideas and expertise, and the power of science to deliver them.

Who we are

We are networkers and influencers by nature. In our role as scientific ambassadors, we thrive on working with people internally and externally.

Part of our evolving industry, we need to work faster than ever to maintain our position as industry-leaders.

What we do

We use our influence across the enterprise to shape our external interactions. Working across different markets and functions we listen to all voices, which allows us to effectively represent them when we communicate our products externally.

Leaders in evidence generation, we use it to answer unmet medical needs and see how our medicines perform in the real world. Using primary and secondary real-world evidence to get to answers, quicker.

How we do it

The patient is at the heart of everything we do. The guiding light for all our actions and decisions.

AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, our mission is to transform ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society. We’re constantly moving forward as a company – agile and purposeful in our work.

Descripción de puesto The Diagnostic Lead ensures the timely delivery and availability of high quality companion diagnostics / testing solutions to enable optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey. It is responsible for developing strategic, long-term partnerships with relevant Therapeutic Area stakeholders and decision makers in the complex treatment ecosystem, based on a deep scientific understanding of diagnostic tests and the clinical operational issues on the testing pathway, enabling tailored testing solutions to be developed.

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSABILITIES

DEVELOP THE DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGY

Develop, evaluate and deliver the national diagnostic strategy for the current and future products and play a role in shaping local national policies throughout the region.

Generate diagnostics-related insight to shape brand strategy and tactics

Monitor and propose improvement plans for diagnostic related brand performance

Ensure in-market companion diagnostics / testing excellence for all product launches, including market readiness evaluation to inform go/no go decisions

Generation of diagnostic related insight to shape national brand strategy and tactics based on flied discussions and experiences

IMPROVE THE TESTING ENVIRONMENT

Support in-market registration / regulatory approval of future companion diagnostics / other testing solutions as required

Identify issues in current testing landscape and working with external stakeholders to develop solutions to remove or minimize diagnostic barriers to therapy use, e.g., by optimizing testing pathways

Work with Pricing and Market Access to identify innovative access / reimbursement solutions for companion diagnostics

Develop and help drive diagnostic quality assurance (QA) programmes

Utilise diagnostics related evidence for medical education activity (e.g., medical evidence, real-world evidence and epidemiology) and identify evidence gaps for either global or local plans to bridge

DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Assess different testing options in the markets and select and qualify diagnostic partners and testing labs

Identify and collaborate with national diagnostic and clinical opinion leaders to identify, design and execute activities to optimise the provision of diagnostics associated with the respective brands

Remove barriers to testing through collaborative partnerships with diagnostic companies, lab networks, KOLs and HCPs

Help develop testing pathway robustness in all key clinical centres, including local protocol support, working on identifying and removing bottlenecks in testing pathways, e.g., in counselling

Present credibly to a wider audience in order to act as company spokesperson on diagnostic scientific matters at congresses, symposia and scientific meetings

BUILD CAPABILITY IN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS

Act as subject matter expert for external stakeholders

Deliver diagnostic related educational initiatives including meetings, exhibitions, congresses/symposia, digital and online activities

Give to relevant stakeholders in the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and testing labs a stronger understanding of the diagnostic landscape, challenges and potential testing solutions

Act as an educational resource to internal colleagues

Develop diagnostic expertise in cross-functional team i.e. medical, marketing, sales force, access.

Engage with, lead and partner with all members of the cross-functional team on all diagnostic related activities to ensure launch readiness and optimal launch of therapy

Provision of key inputs to Pricing and Market Access strategy build and implementation including pricing and reimbursement cases for therapy and associated diagnostic tests

BE COMPLIANT

Successfully complete all training requirements including product examinations

Comply with all external regulations and internal policies

Ensure compliance with AZ Policies and Standards with special emphasis on Code of Conduct, Ethical Interaction Policy and Standards, Privacy (Patient Group interactions) and Procurement (engagement of third-parties)

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Life Sciences professional (Pharmacist, Physician, Microbiologist, Biologist, Nurse)

At least 3 years of experience in Diagnostic related roles oncology, rare diseases or immunology

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced English

Ability to develop a robust network of external stakeholders, and develop collaborartions and  partnerships with them

Ability to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders

Proven understanding of the Diagnostics environment , including technical platforms, providers, critical quality checkpoints, and sample management

Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry

Advanced English Level (oral and written)

Availability to travel

Desirable

Advanced scientific degree or proven experience in Oncology, immunology or laboratory diagnosis

Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry

Significant experience in diagnostic-related roles

Experience managing teams

Previous experience/network of external stakeholders in the diagnostic ecosystem at México

Project Management experience

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

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Date Posted

23-jul-2026

Closing Date

13-ago-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.