Associate Medical Director - Immunology

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus plan

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of clinical laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of disease, working with healthcare providers and patients to create a healthier world. The Associate Medical Director for Immunology will provide leadership for the Immunology Department at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano, a center of excellence within Quest Diagnostics.

The role involves collaboration with Medical Directors, senior laboratory management, and subspecialty teams

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required.
• Two-five years of relevant experience in Clinical Immunology.
• NY State CoQ holder in Immunology and related areas preferred or MD or ability to obtain CoQs.
• Knowledge of clinical lab operations, immunology testing, and regulatory pathways.
• Strong communicator who can bridge clinical expertise with business needs.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Passion for improving patient care through science and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano for allergic and autoimmune disorders and related immunology testing.
• Provide consultation to healthcare providers and colleagues regarding immunology testing and interpretation of results.
• Review immunology procedures and suggest changes to improve assay performance, sensitivity, specificity, efficiency and turnaround time.
• Develop a strategy for short- and long-term immunology assay development in collaboration with Scientific Directors.
• Participate in quality management, proficiency testing, and education within the Immunology department.

Skills

Strong communicator

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of clinical lab operations

Regulatory pathways

Presentation skills

Innovation passion

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $300,000 - $335,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications 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 & vision 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 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 bonus plan (10% target for this position)
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Associate Medical Director Immunology Onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of clinical laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of disease, working together with healthcare providers and patients to create a healthier world, one life at a time. The Associate Medical Director for Immunology, in collaboration with the Medical Director, will provide leadership for the Immunology Department at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano, one of Quest Diagnostics' several Esoteric Laboratory centers of excellence. In addition, the Associate Medical Director will consult with healthcare providers, other Medical Directors, senior Laboratory Management, and various Subspecialty teams throughout the Quest Diagnostics enterprise with regard to Immunology testing.

Responsibilities

• With the Medical director of Immunology, oversee testing at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano for allergic and autoimmune disorders (including systemic and organ-specific diseases), markers of acute and chronic inflammation, monoclonal gammopathy, immunodeficiency diseases and measurement of therapeutic monoclonal immunoglobulins and their antibodies
• Provide consultation to healthcare providers, medical advisors, other medical directors, medical affairs liaisons and customer solutions staff regarding inquiries about Immunology testing and interpretation of unusual immunology test results
• Review Immunology procedures and suggest changes to improve assay performance, including sensitivity & specificity, efficiency and turnaround time - Provide clinical leadership for Immunology assays from development through launch
• Develop a strategy in collaboration with the Scientific Directors of Immunology for the short- and long-term vision for new immunology assay development - Partner with R&D and Regulatory teams on for Immunology assay development including clinical validations and submissions to meet regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, CAP, CLEP).
• Participate in overall quality management of the Nichols Institute Immunology Department including quality control, proficiency testing, the overall testing process, corrective actions, CLS competency assessment and continuing education
• Partner closely with various Subspecialty teams, product managers, sales and marketing staff to provide advice and guidance regarding medical, scientific, business and policy decisions involving Immunology testing
• Interact with collaborators in academic medical centers and to improve the quality of Immunology testing
• Facilitate and consult on the involvement of Immunology testing in new clinical research proposals and advise senior management regarding potential collaboration with industry
• Serve as a trusted medical advisor to internal teams, healthcare providers, and external partners
• Support scientific communication, education, and medical marketing initiatives
• Participate in change management and support technology roll outs
• Attend national and local meetings to maintain and build knowledge in Immunology, represent Quest Diagnostics and drive the vision for the department
• Experience working in a matrixed environment a plus

Qualifications

• MD or PhD
• Two-five years relevant experience in Clinical Immunology
• NY State CoQ holder in Immunology and related areas preferred or MD or ability to obtain CoQs
• Knowledge of clinical lab operations, immunology testing, and regulatory pathways
• Strong communicator who can bridge clinical expertise with business needs
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Passion for improving patient care through science and innovation

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:

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Executive Talent Acquisition Partner - Executive Medical Recruiting

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