Job Description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies. A place where the patient journey is considered holistically, beyond developing medicines. Backed by the science at every step, powered to make a difference. We work together as a team of highly skilled professionals to get the best results for diagnosis and treatment that will have the potential to transform the lives of those with unmet needs. At AstraZeneca we fuse the worlds of Medical and Commercial to spot opportunities and pioneer approaches that better serve our patients. Bridging Commercial and Scientific goals, we apply our people and leadership skills to launch cutting-edge products into our growing healthcare ecosystem. It takes a holistic mindset to treat each unique patient and tailor the whole experience \xe2\x80\x93 from early diagnosis to treatment. With a strong foundation of science and ethics, we run fast but never compromise on doing the right thing. Working at pace in our ever-changing, ambiguous markets takes creativity and imagination. We always feel supported to do this, learning from our failures and working as a team to win together. Curious problem-solvers, it takes more than big dreams to make an impact here. We step up and take accountability to deliver new ways of doing things that will create a better future for our markets. Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnostic liaison role will be a hybrid of field-based and office-based diagnostic professional with scientific, diagnostics, and therapeutic area expertise.
• Gain insights through field engagement (50% of time in field) to aid in the development of local diagnostic strategies.
• Identify barriers and unmet needs of diagnostics testing through engagement with histopathology labs, molecular diagnostics labs, lab networks and HCPs.
• Execution of tactical plans locally to support and educate on appropriate testing.
• Responsible for compiling diagnostics data, monitoring the number and performance of testing to ensure labs providing timely, high quality in-market companion diagnostics / testing solutions.
• Work in full coordination with the commercial team, medical team, and cross functional team to carry out tactical plans and provide responses to diagnostics inquires
• Primary point of contact of external diagnostics stakeholders, e.g., pathologists or molecular pathologists, molecular diagnostics kit suppliers, scientific experts, laboratory team, Health Care Professionals (HCP), and scientific organizations.
• Help to deliver appropriate, approved, educational information on disease, pathology, and diagnostics to internal and external stakeholders.
• On a quarterly basis, coordinate the review and updates of company product information with Brand Managers for publication in MIMS Malaysia Drug Reference
• Triage and assign medical information request from external party i.e., healthcare professionals to relevant medical affairs personnel via Global Medical Information Platform (GMIP)
• Diagnostic liaison will also be responsible for reactive support in the field of diabetes care as well as pre-launch preparation for new and upcoming reversal agent in the field of Cardiovascular.

Essential Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree; preferably an advanced degree in health sciences, life sciences or biomedical sciences.
• Thorough knowledge of the diagnostics technologies e.g., biochemistry test, urine test, IHC, NGS, ISH, etc. Preferably with hands on experience in molecular and histopathology lab.
• Understanding of primary care test, biochemistry test, molecular diagnostic, and clinical testing landscape especially in primary care area. Experience in clinical diagnostic and pharmaceutical company will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to communicate and build strong collaborative relationships with a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payers, providers, and thorough knowledge of diagnostic test regulatory environment (preferred)

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.