Head of Diagnostics - ANZ

AstraZeneca; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Onsite Parking

Hybrid Working 3 days in office

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Head of Diagnostics ANZ to lead our Diagnostics function across Australia and New Zealand, shaping companion diagnostic strategy and driving testing pathways to improve patient access to targeted treatments.

The role will build and lead a high‑performing diagnostics team, embedding diagnostics into oncology strategy, launch readiness and execution, while partnering with laboratories, clinicians and industry stakeholders across ANZ.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within diagnostics, pharmaceuticals or the broader precision medicine ecosystem.
• Proven experience leading and developing an in-field team.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic customers and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategy and business plans and turning priorities into execution.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Business and budget management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop our Diagnostics Manager team, setting clear priorities and building specialist capability.
• Shape and execute diagnostic strategy, translating field and customer insights into actions that strengthen companion diagnostic adoption.
• Embed diagnostics into Oncology strategy and launch planning, working across brands and franchises.
• Build strategic partnerships across diagnostic companies, laboratory networks, pathologists, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders across the testing ecosystem.
• Identify and address barriers across diagnostic pathways, with a focus on testing adoption, quality and accessibility.
• Work cross-functionally across Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Marketing and Sales, connecting diagnostic priorities with broader business strategy.

Skills

Diagnostics leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

People development

Budget management

Education

PhD/MD/MBA preferred

Job description

• Based at AZ Head Office, North Ryde
• Hybrid Working 3 days in office
• Free Onsite Parking

Lead diagnostics strategy. Shape testing pathways. Help precision medicine reach the patients who need it.

At AstraZeneca, we’re pushing the boundaries of science to transform outcomes for people living with cancer. We are proud to have one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business, working towards our ambitions with entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

We’re looking for a Head of Diagnostics ANZ to lead our Diagnostics function across Australia and New Zealand, shaping companion diagnostic strategy and helping address the barriers that can stand between scientific innovation, diagnostic testing and the right treatment for patients.

The Head of Diagnostics ANZ will build and lead a high-performing diagnostics function that turns scientific and field insight into measurable improvements in companion‑testing adoption, quality and accessibility, while embedding diagnostics into oncology strategy, launch readiness and execution.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach and develop our Diagnostics Manager team, setting clear priorities and building specialist capability.
• Shape and execute diagnostic strategy, translating field and customer insights into actions that strengthen companion diagnostic adoption.
• Embed diagnostics into Oncology strategy and launch planning, working across brands and franchises.
• Build strategic partnerships across diagnostic companies, laboratory networks, pathologists, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders across the testing ecosystem.
• Identify and address barriers across diagnostic pathways, with a focus on testing adoption, quality and accessibility.
• Work cross-functionally across Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Marketing and Sales, connecting diagnostic priorities with broader business strategy.

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for someone who can combine diagnostic expertise with strategic and people leadership.

Essential

• Significant experience within diagnostics, pharmaceuticals or the broader precision medicine ecosystem, with demonstrated expertise in diagnostic strategy, partnerships or testing pathways.
• Proven experience leading and developing an in‑field team.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic customers and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategy and business plans and turning priorities into execution.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Business and budget management capability.

Desirable

• Experience in Oncology, precision medicine or companion diagnostics.
• Launch or launch‑readiness experience.
• Advanced qualification such as a PhD, MD or MBA.
• Experience developing business cases and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines across Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism; Respiratory & Immunology; and Rare Disease. AstraZeneca Australia has worked to deliver value to patients for more than 60 years.

Here, you’ll have an opportunity to bring together science, strategy, people leadership and healthcare‑system partnership and help shape how diagnostics are integrated into our Oncology ambitions across ANZ. At AstraZeneca, you’re empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit within a culture that champions diversity, collaboration, learning and development.

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Where can I find out more?

• Visit our Global Website
• Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
• Visit our ANZ Careers Page

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges. If there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this accessibility form.

Date Posted 03-Nov-2026

Closing Date 19-Nov-2026

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.