Medical Director - Infectious Disease at Quest Diagnostics
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Medical Director - Infectious Disease
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Category Medical, Scientific and R&D Location Lee''s Summit, Missouri Job function Operations Job family Pathology/Medical Mgmt
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Hybrid
Job DescriptionMedical 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, you''ll 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. You''ll 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 partnersSupport scientific communication, education, and medical marketing initiativesIdentify new trends in infectious disease diagnostics and drive innovative projects Experience with driving change management and supporting technology roll outsQualifications: MD or DO required Board Certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine10-15 years clinical infectious disease experience; 5+ years in diagnostics, life sciences, or lab testing industriesDeep 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? You''ll 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: Asysha.X.Hogan@QuestDiagnostics.comExecutive and Medical Talent Acquisition Partner38335Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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