Medical Director - Infectious Disease

Medical Director - Infectious Disease

Quest Diagnostics is looking for a Medical Director of Infectious Disease to lead clinical strategies and innovation across our infectious disease testing portfolio.

In this role, you'll bring deep expertise in infectious diseases and clinical diagnostics to shape and advocate for the Quest Diagnostics strategy for new test development, clinical quality, regulatory approval, and guide commercial teams with scientific insights.

You'll be a key voice across Clinical Franchises, R&D, regulatory, operations, and marketing. You will advocate to ensure our diagnostics help patients get faster, more accurate answers when they need them most.

The position will sit at our Corporate Headquarters in Secaucus, NY or within one of regional laboratories.

• Provide clinical leadership for infectious disease assays - from development through launch
• Partner with Regulatory and R&D teams on submissions (FDA, CLIA, CAP) and clinical validations
• Author Abstract and White Papers, weigh in on design of result reporting
• Serve as a trusted medical advisor to internal teams, healthcare providers, and external partners
• Support scientific communication, education, and medical marketing initiatives
• Identify new trends in infectious disease diagnostics and drive innovative projects
• Experience with driving change management and supporting technology roll outs

• MD or DO required
• Board Certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
• 10-15 years clinical infectious disease experience; 5+ years in diagnostics, life sciences, or lab testing industries
• Deep knowledge of clinical lab operations, infectious disease testing (molecular infectious disease, serology, microbiology, mycology, virology, immunology, parasitology), and regulatory pathways
• Strong communicator who can bridge clinical expertise with business needs
• Passion for improving patient care through science and innovation

Why Join Us?

You'll have a front-row seat in shaping the future of infectious disease diagnostics, working alongside a passionate team committed to public health, science, and better patient outcomes.

Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work options available.

Inquiries can be directed to:
Asysha.X.Hogan@QuestDiagnostics.com

Executive and Medical Talent Acquisition Partner

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