Diagnostics Manager

Typical Accountabilities:

• Translate high-level/cross-therapy diagnostics strategy into actionable strategic plans, tailored specifically for the assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Drive the implementation of diagnostics projects across the therapy area, ensuring timelines, budgets, and scientific standards are met.
• Build and maintain productive, trusted partnerships with therapy-specific stakeholders, such as pathologists, scientific officers, molecular biologists, KOLs, and clinical teams, facilitating regular feedback and alignment meetings.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, collect comprehensive data, and ensure that lab and scientific stakeholder insights are systematically used for operational and strategic optimization.
• Mentor and coach Diagnostic Liaisons, promoting knowledge-sharing, skills-building, and professional development that keeps the field force agile and effective.
• Collaborate closely with medical, commercial, and R&D teams to ensure diagnostics projects are integrated with broader therapy objectives.
• Lead efforts in evidence generation and reporting, contributing to publications, best practice development, and strategy adaptation that enhance diagnostics’ clinical and business value.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on patient impact and scientific excellence within the therapy area.

Education, Qualifications, Skills And Experience:

• BSc/MSc in life sciences or related field.
• 5+ years in diagnostics or project roles.
• Proven therapy-specific and technology implementation experience.
• Strong operational, cross-functional, and innovation track record.
• Well-versed in therapy area diagnostic platforms, workflows, and emerging trends.

Date Posted

09-Oct-2025

Closing Date

29-Nov-2025

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