AstraZeneca
Field Medical Director - Pathologist
$187K–$280K
US · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of relevant professional experience, including US clinical practice in breast pathology.
- Education
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent).
About the job
Leads field medical engagement and education for pathologists, supporting breast cancer biomarker testing adoption and AstraZeneca’s oncology Medical Affairs objectives in the Central US.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver diagnostics-focused scientific and educational content and execute external engagement strategies for breast pathology.
- Gather pathology-related insights through advisory boards, workshops, and peer-to-peer scientific engagements to inform medical plans.
- Partner across functions on medical strategy, address biomarker testing barriers, and conduct compliant external interactions.
What they ask for
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) and current US board certification in anatomic pathology.
- 6+ years of relevant professional experience, including US clinical practice in breast pathology.
- Expertise in diagnostics and biomarkers, including communicating complex scientific and medical information to healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge of the US diagnostic regulatory environment and clinical laboratory practices, including CAP/CLIA requirements and diagnostic test implementation.
Nice to have
- Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, a research institution, or a diagnostics organization, with an emphasis on pathology and/or diagnostics.
- Experience engaging with national or regional pathology professional societies.
Pay
$186,831.00 - $280,246.00 USD base salary
Tools
CAP/CLIA
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