[Hiring] Medical Director - Molecular Oncology & Genomics @Quest Diagnostics

Role Description

The Medical Director for Oncology & Genomics is a senior position for a physician with both laboratory and clinical experience who will serve as an expert on the clinical use of testing in solid and liquid cancer as well as understanding the hematologic aspects of the testing space.

• The ideal candidate should have experience with clinical management of patients with cancer.
• Understand the hematologist/oncologist's needs, experience, and expectations concerning the use of heme and cancer-related diagnostics.
• Responsible for leading clinical research efforts directed towards developing projects that assess the clinical utility of oncologic testing platforms.
• Establish the scientific credibility of test offerings to outside stakeholders in support of commercial efforts.
• Requires appreciation of current and future clinical trends, standards of care, critical trials, and third-party reimbursement issues.
• Pursue impactful collaborations and publications in coordination with Medical Scientific Affairs, the Oncology Product team, and Market Access departments.
• Share clinical knowledge and experience with the Development team to advise on current product revisions and future product development.
• Supported by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Serve as the primary consultant in oncology internally to commercial and marketing teams and externally to physicians, professional societies, health insurers, and patients.
• Activities will include scientific educational presentations at conferences and communication with clients on Quest Diagnostic's Oncology test offerings.
• Must be able to have productive peer-to-peer relationships as an honest, credible partner in healthcare.
• Nurture positive relationships with oncology KOLs and practicing clinicians.

Qualifications

• Clinical management experience with cancer patients.
• Understanding of hematologist/oncologist needs and expectations.
• Experience in leading clinical research efforts.
• Ability to establish scientific credibility with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of clinical trends and standards of care.
• Experience in collaboration and publication efforts.
• Strong communication skills for presentations and client interactions.

Requirements

• Medical degree with relevant clinical and laboratory experience.
• Proven track record in oncology and genomics.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with KOLs and clinicians.

Benefits

• Encouragement for veterans to apply.
• Equal Opportunity Employer status.