John Longshore
Driving scientific innovation in oncology diagnostics as the Head of Scientific Affairs for Global Oncology Diagnostics at AstraZeneca
- Role
- Head of Scientific Affairs, Global Oncology Diagnostics at AstraZeneca
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Longshore
Over the past 30 years, I’ve built a solid track record as a leader in the field of…
Experience
Head of Scientific Affairs, Global Oncology Diagnostics
Mar 2021 — Present
Lead the development and execution of AstraZeneca\'s global scientific strategy for oncology diagnostics, with a strong focus on pioneering liquid biopsy adoption, minimal residual disease monitoring, early cancer detection and advancing digital and computational pathology.• Spearhead initiatives to enhance global diagnostic laboratories\' preparedness for future testing requirements, ensuring they remain at the forefront of cancer diagnostics innovation and patient care.• Develop cross-functional ways of working across European markets, strategic marketing, R&D, business development and medical affairs.• Strive to maximize global biomarker testing adoption rates, facilitating the development of local testing solutions and managing key external experts (KEE) engagement activities and collaborations to generate real-world evidence for diagnostic testing assays.• Ensure liquid biopsy adoption is delivered to the highest standard through the Global Center of Excellence laboratory program.• Contributed to the Merck-AstraZeneca HRD taskforce, focusing on decentralized genomic instability testing across European markets to advance personalized oncology care.
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human & Medical Genetics
1991 — 1995
Greenwood Genetic Center
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clinical Molecular Genetics
1995 — 1997
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Applied Biology
1987 — 1991
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