Medical Diagnostics Manager (Histopathology & Molecular)

AstraZeneca; Turkey; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in İstanbul invites a driven medical/diagnostics professional to join our globally renowned Diagnostics area. You will identify key HCPs, adapt international strategies for the local market, and collaborate with internal teams to advance medico-marketing plans and scientific outreach.

The role requires strong project management, leadership, and bilingual English/Turkish communication. Travel and driving license are essential for frequent field activities.

Qualifications

• University degree from Medical Faculty.
• Minimum 2 years of pharma sector experience, preferably Oncology/Diagnostics.
• Understanding of customer segments and market dynamics.
• Ability to discuss scientific content to diverse audiences.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Team player with good collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English and Turkish (written and spoken).
• Willing to travel frequently with a valid driving license.
• Based in İstanbul.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying HCPs with high scientific expertise to collaborate on medico-marketing strategies.
• Collaborating with Clinical Operations, Regulatory & Market Access and other stakeholders.
• Adapting global strategy to the local Turkish market.
• Participating in International/Global activities.
• Providing scientific updates to KEEs and relating data to the scientific community.
• Building AZ relationships with external stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Working with HCPs on scientific activities advancing diagnostics practices.
• Providing local medical community insights to internal stakeholders.
• Initiating field force training on current data and trends in diagnostics and personalized medicine.
• Planning and executing global medical activities during product launch processes.

Skills

Experience in pharma sector

Customer segments & market dynamics

Discussing scientific content

Project management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Teamwork

English proficiency

Turkish proficiency

Travel & driving license

Location: Istanbul

Education

University degree from Medical Faculty

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.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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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 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.