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Diagnostic Liaison Oncology
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 Field PS
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles15 certified filings for “Associate Director Oncology Outcomes Research” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MD: $126k–$185k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level II (47%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Position: Diagnostic Liaison – Oncology; Field based: London and South East Region Competitive Salary & Excellent Company Benefits Applications closing date: 22 October 2026 Role Summary As a Diagnostic Liaison, you will accelerate appropriate testing and timely diagnosis by enabling high-quality, guideline-aligned histopathology, molecular and biomarker testing across solid tumour pathways. You will build strong partnerships across NHS and private laboratories, pathology services and clinical pathways to remove operational barriers, optimise test adoption, and support HCP decision-making aligned to AstraZeneca’s oncology portfolio and patient needs. This is a full-time, permanent position for the London and South East geography, including relevant Genomic Laboratory Hub, pathology network, Cancer Alliance and private provider ecosystems. Key Responsibilities • Ecosystem engagement: Identify, map and develop strategic relationships across oncology diagnostic pathways for all relevant tumour types and biomarkers. Stakeholders will include cellular and molecular pathologists, histopathology laboratory managers, laboratory directors, Genomic Laboratory Hubs, pathology networks, digital pathology leads, MDT coordinators, oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, CNS/ANP teams, Cancer Alliances, ICBs, private hospital and laboratory groups, and diagnostic and technology companies. • Pathway optimisation: Diagnose bottlenecks across the end-to-end diagnostic pathway, including tissue acquisition, fixation, processing, histopathology assessment, biomarker triage, test ordering, sample referral, analysis, reporting and clinical interpretation. Co-create tailored solutions such as reflex or parallel testing, improved tissue stewardship, digital pathology-enabled workflows, sample logistics, reporting turnaround improvements, interoperability and MDT integration to improve patient identification and time to treatment. • Biomarker excellence: Drive awareness, quality and appropriate use of all priority and emerging biomarkers relevant to AstraZeneca’s oncology portfolio across tumour types. Support fit-for-purpose testing strategies spanning protein, DNA, RNA, genomic, immune, circulating and digital biomarkers, aligned with NICE, national guidance and recognised pathology standards. • Education: Develop and deliver non-promotional, compliant educational programmes on histopathology and molecular testing standards, tissue and sample quality, assay selection and validation, digital pathology adoption, image analysis, reflex and parallel testing, quality assurance, interpretation and reporting best practice for relevant NHS and private-sector customer groups. • Evidence and insights: Gather and synthesise field insights across NHS and private testing pathways, including access, capacity, turnaround times, failure rates, tissue insufficiency, biomarker testing uptake, reflex testing, digital pathology maturity, reporting quality and guideline adherence. Feed actionable insights back to cross-functional teams to inform portfolio, brand and diagnostic strategy. • Cross-functional execution: Partner with Brand, Medical, Diagnostics, Market Access, and Key Account teams to design and execute regional tactical plans; monitor KPIs and outcomes (e.g., testing rates, TAT reduction, MDT adoption). • Compliance: Adhere to AZ Code of Conduct, Standards, SOPs, ABPI/ABHI and local regulatory requirements for scientific interactions and materials. Internal Contacts Diagnostics Leader and Diagnostics team, Cross‑Functional Brand Teams, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Key Account Management, Real‑World Evidence/HEOR as applicable. External Stakeholders Cellular and molecular pathology experts, histopathology and laboratory leaders, Genomic Laborato