Director, Regional Compliance - East Region

Quest Diagnostics; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Clifton, NJ, is seeking a Compliance Leader with extensive experience in compliance and lab operations. The role involves supporting senior leadership, managing compliance programs, and ensuring adherence to legal standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in compliance management across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of people management experience across multiple locations.
• 10+ years in compliance or Lab Operations within healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cross-regional opportunities to drive compliance.
• Lead the regional compliance program and manage compliance staff.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Project Management

Leadership

Team Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Based in Clifton, NJ, this role is responsible for Compliance within a region with revenues greater than $1 billion and may include responsibility for providing leadership support, coverage or management to multiple regions. Responsibilities include compliance support for the General Manager, Regional Vice Presidents of Operations and Commercial, other members of the leadership team, and support to other Compliance Directors in different regions. As a regional leadership team member, acts as a business partner with senior leadership to ensure compliance and resolve compliance issues. Responsible for communicating, proactively driving, and monitoring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards, both directly and through supervising Compliance personnel within the region’s sites. Engaged in all aspects of the business, seen as a key driver of compliance in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cross-regional opportunities to drive compliance and support business operations.
• Provide compliance support to the General Manager and Regional Vice Presidents of Operations and Commercial as part of the senior leadership team.
• Engage with senior leadership in business initiatives to identify and address compliance issues and develop compliant solutions.
• Lead the regional compliance program.
• Direct activities of the regional Compliance staff to ensure effective and efficient compliance programs.
• Coordinate with other Regional Compliance Directors and Corporate Compliance SMEs for approval and consistency of regional initiatives.
• Lead privacy matters and manage reporting related to breaches of protected health information and personal information, if applicable.
• Collaborate with Legal and other functions to ensure awareness and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Drive the compliance program by leading projects and providing operational feedback for corporate initiatives.
• Ensure compliant outcomes for system and customer/product conversions, including laboratory and billing systems.
• Enhance the internal monitoring program to resolve issues promptly and improve audit results.
• Manage the compliance audit process aiming for successful audit outcomes; coordinate action plans for timely resolution.
• Ensure proper governance of the Regional Compliance teams.
• May provide guidance or lead compliance initiatives across multiple regions and direct Regional Compliance Directors.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• 15+ years of people management experience across multiple locations.
• 10+ years in compliance or Lab Operations within healthcare organizations.
• 10+ years developing compliance programs and policies.
• 10+ years in a compliance manager role or similar position managing multiple labs.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills, including capability building.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of compliance policies and procedures.
• Understanding of lab operations.
• Understanding of federal and state fraud and abuse laws, or ability to learn them.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Multi-tasking, communication, and project management skills.
• Leadership, business acumen, agility, team building, analytical skills, integrity, commitment, high energy, motivation, and resilience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. Certifications: CHC or CHP certification.

EEO

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