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Rare Disease Diagnostics Manager, UAE

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious diseases. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021. Rare diseases is a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need. Over 7,000 rare diseases are known today \xe2\x80\x93 yet less than 1% of them have an approved treatment.

As we begin to build our position as a Rare Disease leader, we seek a Rare Diseases Diagnostics Manager to join our Commercial Team in the GCC. The role is a full-time position, responsible for developing and implementing rare disease brand strategies.

The Diagnostics Manager will work very closely with the Market Access & Diagnostics Head to deploy and adapt the AZ brand strategy to the local market, including tactics and execution.

The Diagnostics Manager reports to the Market Access & Diagnostics Head.

Ensures timely, high quality in-market companion diagnostics / testing solutions to enable optimal treatment throughout the patient journey. Develops strategic and long-term partnerships with relevant Rare Disease stakeholders and decision makers in the complex Rare Disease 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.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

Develops strategic partnerships

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

Identifies 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

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

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

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

Develops diagnostic strategy

Develops, evaluates and delivers the national diagnostic strategy for the current and future Rare Disease products, play a role in shaping national policy

Generates diagnostics-related insight to shape national brand strategy and tactics

Monitors and propose improvement plans for diagnostic related brand performance

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

Supports testing by improving the testing environment

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

Identifies 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

Works with P&MA to identify innovative access / reimbursement solutions for companion diagnostics

Develops and help drive diagnostic quality assurance (QA) programmes

Utilises 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

Build capability in internal and external stakeholders

Acts as subject matter expert for external stakeholders

Delivers diagnostic related educational initiatives including meetings, exhibitions, congresses/symposia, digital activities

Gives relevant stakeholders in the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and Decision Making Unit (DMU) and testing labs a stronger understanding of the diagnostic landscape, challenges and potential testing solutions

Acts as an educational resource to internal colleagues

Develops diagnostic expertise in cross-functional team i.e. medical, sales, payer evidence

Engages with, lead and partner with all members of the cross-functional team on all diagnostic related activities

Provisions key inputs to P&MA strategy build and implementation including pricing and reimbursement cases for therapy and associated diagnostic tests

Demonstrate business ethics and ensure active respect of values, business ethics, local laws, policies and Marketing procedures. Ensure all activities and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the high standards of ethics and integrity required by the Code of Conduct, supporting Policies and Standards and Company Values to protect and enhance long term performance and reputation

Other duties within position\xe2\x80\x99s scope, as assigned by Line Manager

Only applications based in UAE will be considered.

Essential for the role

Medical/pharmacy degree

Experience of broad range of diagnostic, pathology and therapeutic marketing in the pharmaceutical industry

True understanding of market-specific diagnostic / testing environment and Rare Disease ecosystem

Strong influencing skills, ability to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, to present credibility, build and maintain trustful and mutually beneficial relationships

Team player, understands is part of a cross functional team and contributes fully by sharing information and linking insights

Drives results and is customer oriented

Very good analytic skills with ability to see results and effects from a broader perspective

Strong project management skills

English Fluency

Desirable for the role

Experience working with rare disease portfolio

Why AstraZeneca?

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.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it\xe2\x80\x99s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted 09-\xd9\x85\xd8\xa7\xd9\x8a\xd9\x88-2023

Closing Date 18-\xd9\x85\xd8\xa7\xd9\x8a\xd9\x88-2023

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.

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