Associate Medical Director - Immunology

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