Medical Diagnostics Manager (Histopathology & Molecular)

AstraZeneca plc; Fatih; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in İstanbul is seeking a qualified Medical Science Liaison to engage health care professionals with deep scientific expertise in diagnostics. The role involves adapting global strategies to the Turkish market, coordinating with Clinical Operations, Regulatory & Market Access, and participating in international activities.

The candidate should bring a medical faculty degree, 2+ years in pharma ( Oncology/Diagnostics preferred), strong leadership and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• University degree from Medical Faculty.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to convey scientific content clearly.
• Experience in pharma sector preferred; oncology/diagnostics exposure desirable.
• Excellent project management ability.
• Regulatory environment knowledge.
• Willingness to travel with a valid driving license.
• Fluent or native Turkish and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify HCPs with high scientific expertise to collaborate on medico-marketing strategy.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory & Market Access and others.
• Adapt global strategy to local market.
• Participate in international/global activities.
• Provide scientific updates to KEEs and relate data to the scientific community.
• Engage external stakeholders to foster collaboration (patient groups, medical organisations, hospitals).
• Work with HCPs on scientific activities advancing diagnostics practices.
• Provide internal stakeholders with insights on medical community, practice, testing pathways and trends.
• Organize field force training on current data and trends in diagnostics and personalized medicine.
• Plan and execute global medical activities during product launches.

Skills

English proficiency

Turkish proficiency

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Medical Faculty degree

Job description

Innovate to realise the ambitions in our leading Diagnostics area

Join our globally-renowned Diagnostics area, which is leading the rapid business growth of our enterprise and ever-evolving industry. It’s an exciting time to join as we work towards our big ambitions with entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. It’s up to us to find solutions and act fast to make them happen.

Come and be part of a talented, cross-functional team working together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients, science and society.

Qualifications

• University degree from Medical Faculty
• At least 2 years of experience in pharma sector. Preferably Oncology and/or Diagnostics
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
• Excellent project management ability
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good at teamwork
• Advanced command of written and spoken English
• Excellent command of written and spoken Turkish
• No restriction to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license
• Located in İstanbul

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying HCPs with high levels of scientific expertise in local testing practice to collaborate on specific activities and contribute to medico-marketing strategy.
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders including Clinical Operations, Regulatory & Market Access, etc
• Adapting global/international strategy to local market
• Actively participating in International/Global activities
• Proactively providing scientific updates and information to KEEs and identify the relevance of the data to the scientific community
• Finding opportunities and building AZ relationship with key external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, key medical organisations, hospital pharmacy) to foster collaboration.
• Working with HCPs in scientific activities that help advance diagnostics practices
• Providing the AZ internal stakeholders with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice, testing pathways, trends and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and diagnostics testing approach.
• Initiating and conducting appropriate field force training & development on information regarding current and emerging clinical data and emerging trends in diagnostics practice and personalized medicine.
• Planning and executing global medical activities during the product launch processes

Why AstraZeneca?

A high performing team, we work hard to not just meet but go beyond the needs of patients and the wider healthcare industry We leverage our partnerships with external experts across the industry, to create and communicate evidence that changes medical practice. As a partner for many, we effectively communicate complex ideas whilst seeking to understand ever-changing needs and requirements. Our valuable contribution and scientific expertise is responsible for advancing our pipeline and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazenecaturkiyekariyer/

Date Posted

27-Oct-2026

Closing Date

30-Dec-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 is. 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.