Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer - Health Systems and Strategic Partnerships

Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer - Health Systems and Strategic Partnerships at Quest Diagnostics

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Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer - Health Systems and Strategic Partnerships

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Category Medical, Scientific and R&D Location Secaucus, New Jersey Job function Operations Job family Pathology/Medical Mgmt

Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Hybrid

Job DescriptionThe Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Health Systems & Strategic Partnerships, serves as a senior enterprise medical leader responsible for advancing clinical partnerships with hospitals and health systems and providing medical leadership across mergers, acquisitions, co-lab (collaborative lab solutions) and strategic investments. This role bridges external engagement and internal strategy, ensuring clinical rigor, credibility, and value creation across all growth initiatives. The CMO will act as the primary medical voice in health systems engagement and a key advisor in evaluating, structuring, and integrating strategic opportunities.The position is expected to be based in Secaucus, NJ (hybrid), with consideration given to placement at other Quest Diagnostics laboratory locations. Pay Range:$500,000 - $535,000 + 45% AIP Target + Long-Term IncentiveSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications are obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness healthyMINDS Mental Health Program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 paid holidays, plus 1 "MyDay" off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option Flexible spending accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities And so much more! Responsibilities: Health Systems Engagement & External PartnershipsServe as the senior medical leader interfacing with c-suite leaders in health systems, academic medical centers, and physician organizations associated with health systemsBuild and strengthen strategic partnerships to expand access, enhance clinical collaboration, and drive shared valueRepresent the organization in executive-level discussions with CMOs, health system leaders, and key stakeholdersIdentify opportunities in Health Systems for clinical alignment, innovation, and differentiated service offeringsProvide oversight of the medical pathologists. Provides leadership, direction and planning for a wide variety of pathology related activities throughout the organizationPartner with Regional Medical Directors, Regional Commercial and Business Development teams to support growth through clinically innovative strategiesMergers, Acquisitions, Co-lab & Strategic PartnershipsLead medical due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and investments, assessing clinical quality, capabilities, and risksEvaluate target organizations' medical leadership, clinical programs, and alignment with enterprise strategyProvide clinical insights to inform deal structure, valuation considerations, and go/no-go decisionsServe as the lead medical advisor throughout transaction lifecycle-from diligence through integrationPost-Deal Integration & Value RealizationPartner with integration teams to ensure successful clinical and operational alignment post-transactionDefine and implement clinical governance structures, quality standards, and best practices across acquired entitiesDrive synergies and value creation through clinical standardization, innovation, and performance improvementMonitor outcomes and ensure alignment with enterprise quality, safety, and regulatory expectationsEnterprise Clinical LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on clinical strategy, external trends, and market dynamicsEnsure alignment between medical strategy and broader business objectivesInfluence internal stakeholders and drive decision-making that balances clinical excellence with growth and efficiencyPromote a culture of clinical quality, innovation, and collaboration across the organizationServe as an enterprise champion for medical team, ensuring its principles are integrated into the organization's long-term clinical roadmap and service offeringsHelp to lead the strategic integration of technology and AI to address complex medical challenges, driving operational efficiency and clinical innovationProvide visionary leadership to our internal medical community, ensuring that medical leaders embedded within business units remain connected to the overarching enterprise clinical strategyQualifications: Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school is requiredBoard Certification: Active Board Certification in a recognized clinical specialtyBusiness/Leadership Education: An MBA, MHA, or equivalent advanced degree in business or healthcare administration is strongly preferred to support the strategic and financial aspects of the roleLicensure: Must possess (or be eligible for) an unrestricted medical licenseClinical Leadership: 10+ years of senior-level clinical leadership experience, preferably within a complex health system, academic medical center, or large-scale corporate medical environmentStrategic Transactions: Proven experience in medical due diligence, M&A, Co-Lab and/or large-scale clinical integrationsChange Management: Demonstrated success in leading organizational transformations, specifically transitions involving decentralized or matrixed reporting structuresExternal Engagement: Strong track record of interfacing with external healthcare entities, industry partners, and regulatory bodies to drive growthInnovation & Tech Savvy: A forward-thinking approach to healthcare delivery, with a working knowledge of how AI and digital health tools can be leveraged in a clinical settingExecutive Presence: Advanced communication skills with the ability to influence C-suite executives and represent the medical organization in high-level external forums68382Quest 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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