AstraZeneca
Diagnostic Science Liaison
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 14/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
30/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Job description
The Diagnostic Science Liaison (Oncology) at AstraZeneca is a field-based diagnostics expert responsible for advancing precision oncology by enabling timely and accurate biomarker testing and optimizing patient identification across the care pathway. Reporting to the Diagnostics Manager, the role acts as the primary scientific point of contact for molecular diagnostics across assigned institutions and regions, building partnerships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), pathology and laboratory networks, molecular genetics stakeholders, pulmonology teams, laboratory leadership, hospital administrators, policy makers, and payers to improve access, quality, and utilization of diagnostic testing. The position requires deep scientific knowledge of biomarker testing and operational understanding of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes. The Diagnostic Science Liaison conducts balanced scientific exchange on biomarker biology, testing modalities, clinical pathways, and outcomes evidence while identifying barriers and opportunities within the diagnostic ecosystem. The role supports availability and correct use of in-market companion diagnostics and complementary diagnostics, fosters sustainable high-quality testing solutions, and contributes to pathway optimization across the patient journey. Responsibilities include mapping patient and sample journeys, identifying testing gaps, supporting lab readiness and testing capacity, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize testing adoption. The role also supports local evidence generation including real world evidence (RWE), biomarker prevalence, testing quality, and turnaround time studies, while contributing to medical and diagnostic strategy development. The position requires adherence to AstraZeneca compliance standards, corporate governance, confidentiality requirements, patient safety standards, and regulatory guidelines, while supporting education initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and clinical study feasibility within oncology diagnostics.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Build, enhance, and maintain advocacy with Key External Experts (KEEs), healthcare professionals, pathology networks, molecular genetics stakeholders, pulmonology specialists, laboratory leadership, hospital administrators, payers, and policy makers to optimize biomarker testing and patient identification
- Identify, prioritize, and expand KEEs based on scientific influence, mapping patient care and sample journeys within priority institutions and identifying decision-makers influencing testing protocols
- Conduct balanced scientific exchange on biomarker biology, testing modalities, clinical pathways, and outcomes evidence to increase awareness and adoption of appropriate testing
- Generate actionable insights on testing behaviours, barriers, and opportunities and share with cross-functional teams to inform medical and diagnostic strategies
- Develop and implement diagnostic programs addressing unmet medical and diagnostic needs, including continuous medical education and compliant educational initiatives
- Define and refine end-to-end patient and sample journeys, identify leakage points, and implement solutions to improve access and remove barriers for healthcare professionals and patients
- Expand testing availability by identifying, validating, and onboarding appropriate laboratory solutions and platforms while supporting lab readiness, capacity, and business continuity
- Monitor and improve testing quality, accuracy, and adoption while providing structured feedback on local testing trends, unmet needs, and competitor diagnostics
- Lead or support local and regional evidence generation including testing quality, clinical utility, turnaround time, and biomarker prevalence studies
- Support feasibility assessments, site selection, and operational activities for clinical studies focused on diagnostics and testing pathways
- Deliver internal training on biomarkers, testing pathways, local diagnostic ecosystems, and quality considerations
- Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca Code of Ethics, corporate governance, audit requirements, local legislation, patient confidentiality, and safety standards
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biomedical or Life Sciences or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in diagnostics and/or clinical testing markets
- Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex scientific information effectively across multiple channels
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage diagnostic initiatives and stakeholder engagement
- High analytical and conceptual thinking with ability to interpret diagnostic ecosystem insights
- Ability to work in a matrix multicultural organization and cross-functional environment
- Oncology experience preferred with knowledge of precision oncology and biomarker testing
- Postgraduate degree in molecular biology or related scientific discipline such as M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. preferred
- Experience in evidence generation including real world evidence (RWE), quality studies, and biomarker prevalence analysis preferred
- Experience supporting clinical or basic research and engaging Key External Experts (KEEs)
- Understanding of diagnostic and biomarker testing processes and pathway optimization
- Experience in budget management and understanding Medical Affairs operations preferred
- Knowledge of oncology therapeutic areas, AstraZeneca products and pipeline, and competitor diagnostics preferred