Associate Medical Director

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from Day 1

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation and health/flex time

Holidays + MyDay off

401(k) matching up to 5%

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking an Associate Medical Director to oversee high‑complexity testing, laboratory management, and clinical consultation. The role emphasizes QA, staff development, and collaboration with clinicians to optimize patient care.

The ideal candidate holds board certification, an MD license, and substantial experience in hospital or outpatient laboratory settings, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Board certification required; MD licensure or eligibility to practice in the state of the laboratory.
• At least 2 years supervising high‑complexity testing in inpatient/outpatient settings; exposure to Laboratory Management, Administration, Finance, Marketing or Human Resources is a plus.
• Professionalism consistent with the values and objectives of the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• New York State-specific requirements for laboratory directors or assistant directors as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Scientific: Honor requests for consultations from clinicians regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of laboratory tests; provide input for new research developments; contribute to educational programs for medical and laboratory staff.
• Clinical Consultant / Technical Supervisor responsibilities (as delegated by Laboratory Director): collaborate on test method selection and validation; ensure proficiency testing is conducted timely and corrective actions taken when results are unsatisfactory; monitor quality control to maintain analytical performance; participate in non-conformance management and corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate on Job Assignments and Authorization Matrix (JAAM) and annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) to ensure appropriate training and performance for testing offered; review Standard Operating Procedures; review report formats and interpretative reporting as needed.
• Lab Management: participate in Subspecialty Teams and management meetings; interact with academic associates and internal/external clients to facilitate information transfer; attend national meetings to maintain knowledge and representation.

Skills

Board certification

MD licensure or eligibility

Supervising high‑complexity testing

Laboratory management exposure

Excellent communication skills

Education

MD degree

Medical license

Job description

Overview

Associate Medical Director - San Juan Capistrano, CA

Salary: Pay Range $300,000 - $335,000 per year. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and applicable certifications, with consideration of market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time employees working 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 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, with buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Scientific: Honor requests for consultations from clinicians regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of laboratory tests; provide input for new research developments; contribute to educational programs for medical and laboratory staff.
• Clinical Consultant / Technical Supervisor responsibilities (as delegated by Laboratory Director): collaborate on test method selection and validation; ensure proficiency testing is conducted timely and corrective actions taken when results are unsatisfactory; monitor quality control to maintain analytical performance; participate in non-conformance management and corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate on Job Assignments and Authorization Matrix (JAAM) and annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) to ensure appropriate training and performance for testing offered; review Standard Operating Procedures; review report formats and interpretative reporting as needed.
• Lab Management: participate in Subspecialty Teams and management meetings; interact with academic associates and internal/external clients to facilitate information transfer; attend national meetings to maintain knowledge and representation.

Qualifications

• Board certification required; MD licensure or eligibility to practice in the state of the laboratory
• At least 2 years of experience supervising high-complexity testing in inpatient/outpatient settings; exposure to Laboratory Management, Administration, Finance, Marketing or Human Resources is a plus
• Professionalism consistent with the values and objectives of the organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• New York State-specific requirements for laboratory directors or assistant directors as applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veterans or any other legally protected status.