Oncology Diagnostic Liaison Northeast

Role Summary

The Oncology Diagnostic Liaison plans and executes the Pathology / Diagnostic Market and Access strategy for the assigned region, liaising with pathology groups, diagnostic groups, and reference laboratories to build a core diagnostic foundation for current and future pipeline products. The role requires autonomy and self-drive, reporting to the Commercial Diagnostics Leader.

Responsibilities

• 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 region to positively impact pathology targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regional pathology groups, diagnostic groups, and key stakeholders of reference laboratories and institutional accounts to build and maintain a core diagnostic foundation for current and future pipeline products.
• Educate pathologists on new therapy driven emerging biomarkers and their utility (pre and post approval).
• Establish laboratory relationships within the regional pathology and oncologist community to improve ordering of the right test at the right time with proper protocols for patient identification and diagnosis.
• Attend diagnostic advisory boards and pathology congresses as needed to network, influence, and raise awareness of diagnostic testing related to Pfizer Oncology therapies.
• Monitor developments in the therapeutic area and discuss all aspects of patient biopsy, tissue journey, and diagnostic challenges.

Qualifications

• Required: 5+ years of industry experience.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree.
• Required: Experience working with and training pathologists on emerging data for accurate IHC testing and reporting.
• Required: Deep laboratory experience or understanding of workflows within academic/community institutions and national/regional reference labs.
• Required: Ability to develop and execute a territory/regional plan to impact pathology targets and drive education with key messaging.
• Required: Experience presenting complex information to stakeholders/decision makers (e.g., pathologists, oncologists, lab technologists, executives).
• Required: Passion for improving oncology patient outcomes; creative thinking with a sense of urgency; strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Preferred: Oncology experience with in-depth knowledge of diagnostics in Lung, GI, GU, and Hematology.
• Preferred: Understanding of hospital EMRs and Laboratory LIS; knowledge of testing methodologies including IHC, FLOW, FISH, PCR, and NGS.
• Preferred: Pharmaceutical oncology experience; scientific advanced degree.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Additional Requirements

• Travel frequently; this is a field-based role with remote Northeast work location; territory includes WV, PA, MA, VT, ME, RI, CT, NY, NH, NJ.