Oncology Diagnostic Liaison North

Overview

Role Summary
The Oncology Diagnostic Liaison has a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact in patient lives. Under general direction of the Pfizer Oncology Commercial Diagnostics Leader, this role will plan and execute all aspects of the organization’s Pathology / Diagnostic Market and Access strategy. The position will have a significant degree of autonomy and the candidate must be self-driven to deliver results.

The primary responsibility is to liaise with pathology groups, diagnostic groups, and key stakeholders of reference laboratories to build a core diagnostic foundation for current and future pipeline products. The Oncology Diagnostic Liaison reports to the Commercial Diagnostics Leader.

• Under the general direction of the Pfizer Oncology Commercial Diagnostics Leader, plan and execute all aspects of the organization’s Pathology / Diagnostic Market and Access strategy for the assigned region.
• Develop key messaging and education tactics within the assigned region to positively impact pathology targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regional pathology groups, diagnostic groups and key stakeholders of reference laboratories and key institutional accounts to build and maintain a core diagnostic foundation for current and future pipeline products.
• Educate pathologists on new therapy driven emerging biomarkers of interest and utility of said biomarkers (pre and post approval).
• Proactively and independently establish laboratory relationships and connections within the regional pathology and oncologist community to increase understanding of ordering the right test, at the right time, with the right protocols in place for better patient identification and diagnosis.
• Attend diagnostic advisory boards and pathology-related congresses as needed to network, influence, and increase awareness and understanding of diagnostic testing in relation to the therapeutic products offered by Pfizer Oncology.
• Actively monitor the latest developments within the therapeutic area and discuss all aspects of the patient biopsy, tissue journey, and the technical challenges along the tumor and patient diagnosis.

• 5+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Experience working with and training pathologists on new emerging data and information concerning accurate IHC testing and reporting
• Must have deep laboratory experience or an understanding of the workflow within an academic / community institution, as well as national/regional reference labs
• Ability to develop and execute a territory/regional plan of action to impact pathology targets and drive education with key messaging within assigned territory/region
• Experience presenting and articulating educational and complex information to key stakeholders / decision makers, including pathologists, oncologists, lab techs, and senior executives
• Passionate about making a difference for oncology patients
• Ability to think creatively, convert ideas into action, and act with urgency
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Embraces cross-functional collaboration with internal and external customers
• Embraces critical thinking and different opinions to arrive at optimum solutions
• Demonstrates integrity, leadership, and a high level of focus and discipline
• Strong knowledge of information technology necessary to operate with company systems and programs
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
• This is a field-based position and frequent travel is required

• Oncology experience with in-depth knowledge of diagnostics in the Lung, GI, GU, and Hematology markets
• Basic understanding of hospital EMR flow of work and Laboratory LIS preferred
• Understanding of testing methodologies with IHC, FLOW, FISH, PCR, and NGS
• Pharmaceutical experience in oncology preferred
• Scientific Advanced Degree Preferred

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business…