Medical Director Infectious Disease
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Lees Summit, MO - USA
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Job Summary
Medical Director - Infectious Disease
Quest Diagnostics is looking for a Medical Director of Infectious Disease to lead clinical strategies and innovation across our infectious disease testing portfolio.
In this role youll bring deep expertise in infectious diseases and clinical diagnostics to shape and advocate for the Quest Diagnostics strategy for new test development clinical quality regulatory approval and guide commercial teams with scientific insights.
Youll be a key voice across Clinical Franchises R&D regulatory operations and marketing. You will advocate to ensure our diagnostics help patients get faster more accurate answers when they need them most.
This position will reside in or in proximity to one of the many Quest Diagnostics Regional Labs located within the US.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership for infectious disease assays from development through launch
- Partner with Regulatory and R&D teams on submissions (FDA CLIA CAP) and clinical validations
- Author Abstract and White Papers weigh in on design of result reporting
- Serve as a trusted medical advisor to internal teams healthcare providers and external partners
- Support scientific communication education and medical marketing initiatives
- Identify new trends in infectious disease diagnostics and drive innovative projects
- Experience with driving change management and supporting technology roll outs
Qualifications
- MD or DO required
- Board Certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
- 10-15 years clinical infectious disease experience; 5 years in diagnostics life sciences or lab testing industries
- Deep knowledge of clinical lab operations infectious disease testing (molecular infectious disease serology microbiology mycology virology immunology parasitology) and regulatory pathways
- Strong communicator who can bridge clinical expertise with business needs
- Passion for improving patient care through science and innovation
Why Join Us
Youll have a front-row seat in shaping the future of infectious disease diagnostics working alongside a passionate team committed to public health science and better patient outcomes. Competitive pay bonus opportunities great benefits and flexible work options available.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Executive and Medical Talent Acquisition Partner
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care mana ... View more
