Diagnostic Science Manager

Job Title: Diagnostic Science Manager

Location: Cambridge UK

Salary: Competitive Excellent Employee Benefits!

Applications Deadline: July 07

Are you an experienced diagnostic scientist with a passion to apply your skills and bring technical expertise and scientific innovation to develop diagnostics for use in a clinical setting If so this could be the role for you!

AstraZeneca delivers companion and complementary diagnostic assays that match medicines to those patients who are most likely to benefit from them. This approach known as Precision Medicine is based on those individual characteristics that make some patients respond to treatment better than others. We use this knowledge to develop diagnostic tests that doctors can use to help prescribe the best treatment for each patient.

The role holder will be accountable for:

• Being responsible for the delivery of laboratory based diagnostic assays with a particular focus on immunohistochemistry and histopathology through close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Delivering laboratory testing and research in our accredited laboratory.

• Building and maintaining a knowledge of current and new technologies in diagnostics for the AZ oncology portfolio and seeking opportunities for innovation and internal/external collaborations.

• Developing innovative diagnostic science proposals across core therapeutic areas.

• Ensuring that all activities are delivered demonstrating behaviours and values aligned to AstraZeneca Code of Conduct and supporting policies standards and procedures including compliant management of Budget Safety Health and Environment.

Education Qualifications Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Masters level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.

• Expertise with IHC and one or more of the following ISH histopathology digital pathology.

• Experience developing and running tissue-based diagnostic assays in a regulated laboratory environment e.g. under In Vitro Diagnostics development standards for example NHS laboratory CAP/CLIA laboratory or diagnostic company.

• Experience of working with external collaborators (for example academic investigators and/or diagnostic companies).

• Ability to connect with cross-functional stakeholders for project updates through oral presentations and progress reports.

• Record of delivery in a scientific capability including peer-reviewed publications.

Desirable:

• Experience of multiplex protein technologies NGS PCR and emerging innovative diagnostic technologies.

• Excellent knowledge of current technology trends in oncology diagnostics and precision medicine.

• Good computational and data analysis skills enabling automated/semi-automated analysis of large datasets (e.g. using software and programming languages such as R Python knime or equivalent).

• Knowledge of requirements related to handling of Human Biological Samples.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we stand at the forefront of scientific innovation passionately merging pioneering technology with groundbreaking research to redefine the boundaries of drug discovery and personalized healthcare. We nurture an environment where curiosity and courage propel us to tackle the biology of complex diseases without fear of failure driving bold decisions and ambitious breakthroughs.

Our team thrives in an encouraging atmosphere equipped with state-of-the-art resources that empower professionals to celebrate both their triumphs and setbacks. With us you will not only impact the future of medicine but also enjoy competitive compensation benefits and robust career development opportunities. Join us on this exciting journey to make a meaningful impact in the world.

So whats next

• Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope its yours.

• We encourage you to apply online before July 07.

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