Medical Director

Quest Diagnostics•Pittsburgh, PA

85d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Director – Pittsburgh, PA Recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” Quest Diagnostics ( www.QuestDiagnostics.com ) is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that doctors and patients need to make better healthcare decisions. We are pioneers in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. With corporate headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX) and included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. With 2025 revenues of over $11 billion and 2,250+ patient locations across the United States, Quest Diagnostics serves half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S. with their large variety of products and services. The Role We are seeking a Medical Director, reporting to the Regional Medical Director – North , to provide professional, scientific, and administrative leadership for our premier medical laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA. In this pivotal role, you will direct pathology operations, champion clinical quality, and serve as a vital medical consultant for internal teams and external healthcare providers. You will drive innovation, ensure stringent regulatory compliance across multi-state jurisdictions (PA, NY, OH), and lead a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence and patient-first care.

Requirements

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Active, unrestricted medical licensure minimally in Pennsylvania (PA) and New York (NY).
Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
Must hold/be eligible to attain a valid New York Certificate of Qualification (NY COQ) in the following categories: Bacteriology, Blood Lead, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Toxicology, Diagnostic Immunology, Cytopathology, Endocrinology, Fetal Defect Markers, Hematology, Histopathology, General and Immunohematology, Mycology (limited to classical methods), Parasitology, Virology, Toxicology.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within a Commercial Laboratory setting (clinical inpatient or outpatient hospital leadership environments will be considered).
Proven excellence in Strategic Agility, Decision Quality, Presentation Skills, Peer Relationships, Technical Learning, and Executive Professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Cytopathology Board Certification or sign-out ability is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide medical expertise on data interpretation, clinical significance, and correlation to optimize patient management and diagnosis.
Act as the primary clinical touchpoint for internal teams, external clients, and the broader medical community.
Educate and train technical personnel to confidently discuss complex testing parameters with clients and patients.
Fulfill all federal CLIA responsibilities for Laboratory Director, Clinical Consultant, and Testing Personnel.
Implement and uphold rigorous federal, state, and local regulatory standards for Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio.
Design, execute, and monitor comprehensive Quality Assurance and Proficiency Testing (PT) programs using advanced data analytics and internal auditing tools.
Partner with HR to oversee laboratory safety metrics, lead OSHA compliance initiatives, and maintain a secure working environment.
Build powerful strategic relationships across Operations, Sales, Legal, Compliance, Client Services, and Specimen Processing.
Supervise, coach, and mentor staff physicians, pathologists, and laboratory personnel to foster a high-performance culture.
Plan and direct laboratory research and development, experimental designs, and national Best Practice Teams (BPT) for new assay validations.
Select, vet, and monitor external reference laboratories for exceptional analytic quality and proper licensure.