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Precision Medicine Liaison - Minnesota/Iowa/Nebraska

AstraZeneca

Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NEOnsitePosted 12 days ago
Full TimeMid LevelMedical AffairsPharmaceutical
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Summary

As a Precision Medicine Liaison (PML), you will use your current diagnostic and clinical test market experience to make an impact within a large, global pharmaceutical company. You will ensure timely, high quality in-market companion diagnostics/testing solutions are available to support optimal treatment.

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Engage collaborators before and after launch to deliver approved information and overcome barriers to testing at regional reference labs, pathology medical groups, and select academic or health systems with advanced diagnostic and molecular capabilities.
  • Support field requests for biomarker education in community oncology accounts where needed.
  • Identify and develop relationships with key pathology (molecular/genomic) diagnostic decision makers to gather insights and develop strategies to support and educate on appropriate testing.
  • Share approved educational information on diagnostics, deliver highly technical data presentations, and educate on the need for diagnostic quality assurance (QA) programs.
  • Understand and share key insights regarding pathology and lab referrals and testing information within the market and help improve testing processes across determined accounts.
  • Act as the regional expert to support oncology customers by providing in-depth diagnostic expertise, insights, and support to internal teams within oncology accounts.
  • Collaborate with Field Cross Functional Team, Medical Diagnostics, Precision Medicine HQ and PM/Brand HQ Marketing to gather regional/local market insights and support regional strategies.
  • Support Quality Improvement projects as subject matter expert.
  • Develop tailored testing solutions as needed and complete tactical plans for pre- and post-launch efforts.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must reside in MN, IA, or NE.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in diagnostic market and clinical testing market; preferably Oncology/Genomics experience.
  • Experience in consultative sales environment with lab or life science company or pharmaceutical (manufacturer).
  • Expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
  • Strong peer leadership attributes to set direction, generate commitment, balance short- and long-term needs, and constructively resolve issues.
  • Proven demonstration of effective cross-functional project team leadership.
  • Ability to travel (percentage varies with geography).

Preferred Requirements

  • 5 years diagnostic market experience, with preference in Oncology and Genomics (Breast and/or Lung Cancer solid tumors).
  • Advanced degree in life sciences, medical or pharmacy degree.
  • Proven experience with a broad base of external customers including external labs, pathology (both Academic and Community) leadership, and decision makers.
  • Project management experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of diagnostic test regulatory environment.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

  • Must reside in MN, IA, or NE
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 4+ years of experience in diagnostic market and clinical testing market
  • Experience in consultative sales environment with lab or life science company or pharmaceutical (manufacturer)
  • Expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
  • Strong peer leadership attributes
  • Proven demonstration of effective cross-functional project team leadership
  • Ability to travel

Company overview

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.

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