Diagnostics Program Lead

AstraZeneca; México; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Mexico is seeking a Diagnostics Coordinator to connect scientific expertise, project management and operational excellence across the diagnostic ecosystem.

You will coordinate diagnostic initiatives, collaborate with laboratories and service providers, monitor KPIs, and support transitions to new assays and testing pathways.

This role provides scientific and operational guidance while ensuring high-quality, compliant diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life-sciences field.
• Experience in scientific project management or diagnostic operations.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology and genetics applied to diagnostics.
• Experience with laboratories, suppliers or vendor management.
• Advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diagnostic projects from planning through implementation and improvement.
• Manage deliverables, timelines, risks, resources and SLIs.
• Support transitions to new diagnostic panels and testing pathways.
• Monitor testing volume, turnaround time and quality.
• Coordinate incident resolution across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical stages.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Medical, Marketing, Access, Procurement, Operations.
• Build relationships with laboratories, healthcare professionals, suppliers and service providers.
• Prepare executive updates translating scientific info into clear communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and business continuity.

Skills

Project management

Molecular biology

Diagnostic operations

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or life sciences

Tools

CRM

LIS / Laboratory information systems

Dashboards

Job description

AstraZeneca in Mexico is seeking a Diagnostics Coordinator to connect scientific expertise, project management and operational excellence across the diagnostic ecosystem.

You will coordinate diagnostic initiatives, collaborate with laboratories and service providers, monitor KPIs, and support transitions to new assays and testing pathways.

This role provides scientific and operational guidance while ensuring high-quality, compliant diagnostic services.