Associate Medical Director - Cardio, Vascular, Diabetes, Metabolic and Endocrine (CVDME)

Associate Medical Director - Cardio, Vascular, Diabetes, Metabolic and Endocrine (CVDME) - San Juan Capistrano, CA

Recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World s Most Admired Companies, Quest Diagnostics ( ) is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that doctors and patients need to make better healthcare decisions. We are pioneers in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care.

With corporate headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX) and included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. With 2024 revenues of $9.87 billion and over 2,250 patient locations across the United States, Quest Diagnostics serves half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S. with their large variety of products and services.

The Role

We are currently seeking an Associate Medical Director, bringing expertise in the space of Cardio, Vascular, Diabetes, Metabolic, Wellness and Endocrine (CVDME).

• The chosen candidate will be responsible for providing medical affairs and clinical direction for CVDME diseases providing and/or guiding direction of efforts companywide.
• Work with external partners: academic institutions, KOLs, customers, payers, and regulatory agencies as a medical director reporting to the Medical Director, CVDME.
• Role will be critical in providing strategic insights to the CVDME franchise. This includes efforts relating to test development, licensing, joint partnership with academic experts, technology evaluation and providing clinical relevance of testing for successful commercialization of tests.
• Establish large network of collaborators. Initiate and Collaborate with R&D project pipeline. Understand feedback and what new tests need to be developed. Understand internal mechanisms leading to completion of projects.
• This position will work for business growth in the specific areas of expertise with keen understanding of the challenges facing endocrinologists, non-interventional cardiologists, internists and primary care in both group physician and medical center based practices.
• The individual must be able to work cross functionally to develop reimbursement and clinical utility plans for new and emerging testing.

Key Accountabilities

• Advises Quest CVDME and General Diagnostics senior management staff of trends and actions that must be incorporated into business and strategic planning.
• Interacts with academic institutions, key opinion leaders, and reviews new research developments in the appropriate fields of expertise. Makes recommendations on strategies and tests to develop R&D and Clinical Franchise strategic plans.
• Member of CVDME Franchise team. Participates in all significant scientific, business and policy decisions impacting the clinical utility and quality of testing services.
• Honors requests for consultations from clinicians regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of laboratory tests. Due to the importance of quality patient care, servicing consultation requests of all types is considered imperative.
• Interacts with internal team (Client Services, Clinical franchise teams, Sales and Marketing, Operations) to facilitate and foster increased transfer of information related to Medicine and Science at Quest Diagnostics.
• Interacts with Payors and Policy Makers, Patient Organizations to drive reimbursement schedule, and works with Advocacy groups to understand and address the needs of patients.
• Attendance at National, International meetings, review courses in areas of assigned expertise to maintain/build knowledge/certifications and to provide representation for Quest Diagnostics.
• Perform other duties as assigned when pertinent to endocrine diseases.
• Supports the commercial team when needed for critical meetings with customers either over the phone or through customer visits.

Qualifications

• M.D or D.O.
• Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology with focus on metabolism.
• Broad experience with endocrine disease diagnosis and management.
• Possess ability to work with specialists in CV therapeutic area, endocrinology, clinical medicine, basic medical sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, and operations.
• Good communication skills are a must, particularly since the Director regularly contacts our medical professional clients in the related specialties.
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Personal adaptability and ability to lead change.
• Capability to provide leadership and direction in a fast-paced and complex operating environment.
• Passion for patient care and services.
• Strong executive presence, public relations and communications skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders and influence those involved in making major decisions that impact the business.
• Strength in responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary
• Performance-based Bonus Program
• Time off with Pay benefit
• Health Insurance Programs for Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) & fully vested company matching contributions (5%) after 1st year
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Relocation Assistance

To Apply:

Please Log In or Register to Upload a Resume and complete the online Application by visiting , clicking Job Search and following the prompts. Because of the large number of applicants to job openings, Quest Diagnostics will only contact qualified candidates for interviews.

Quest Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Interested Candidates, please contact:

Executive Talent Acquisition Partner Executive Medical Recruiting