Medical Director – Diagnostic Lab Leader

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Southfield, MI seeks Medical Director for the Diagnostic Lab of Michigan, a senior physician leader guiding medical, scientific, and clinical laboratory strategy across the joint venture with Corewell Health.

Responsibilities include CLIA oversight, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with pathologists, executives, and staff to optimize lab services and patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in pathology aligned to AP/CP or equivalent.
• Meets CLIA requirements to serve as Laboratory Director.
• Minimum of 5 years leading clinical or laboratory teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of testing quality, patient safety, and clinical lab services.
• Serve as CLIA Laboratory Director and coordinate pathologists’ activities.
• Lead quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement programs.
• Provide expert consultation on test utilization and interpretation.
• Partner with executives to improve workflow, technology, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Tools

CLIA/CAP regulatory compliance

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Southfield, MI seeks Medical Director for the Diagnostic Lab of Michigan, a senior physician leader guiding medical, scientific, and clinical laboratory strategy across the joint venture with Corewell Health.

Responsibilities include CLIA oversight, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with pathologists, executives, and staff to optimize lab services and patient care.