Vice President - Lab Quality

TheVicePresidentofLabQualityisthebusinesspartnertoRegionalPresidentswhilereportingtotheChiefQualityOfficer, providing strategic leadership and oversight for quality and regulatory compliance functions across the traditional & esotericlaboratories. Thisexecutiverole isresponsible forensuringthatall testsandservicesmeet andexceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

The VP of Lab Quality will drive a culture of continuous improvement and will be responsible for the development and implementationofaglobalqualitymanagementsystemalignedwiththeoverallQuestQualitySystemElementsandCore Processes.ThisrolewillhavesharedresponsibilityforqualityacrossallregionallabsandensurecompliancewithCAP/CLIA regulations. The VP of Lab Quality will also have dotted-line reports from other business units to ensure enterprise-wide quality alignment.

This is a hybrid role, and the selected candidate must be near site to one of Quest Diagnostics hub locations. Preferred locations are Clifton, NJ, Marlborough, MA; Chantilly, VA; Lenexa, KS; Tampa, FL; Irving, TX; Wood Dale, IL.

Pay Range: $300,000-$350,000/year + 40% Annual Incentive Plan + Long-Term Incentive.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. 

Benefits Information: 

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: 

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 

• Best-in-class well-being programs 

• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® 

• healthyMINDS mental health program 

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time 

• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off 

• FinFit financial coaching and services 

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service 

• Employee stock purchase plan 

• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Annual incentive plans 

• Matching gifts program 

• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• …and so much more! 
   

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific, life sciences, or engineering-related field is required.  An advanced degree (master's/PhD) is preferred.

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in quality assurance, operations, quality control and/or regulatory compliance in the diagnostics industry, commercial/clinical laboratory industry, etc.

• A minimumof7yearsofexperienceinasenior qualityassurance andregulatory compliance leadershiprolewith a proven track record of success.

• ExpertknowledgeofCAP/CLIA regulationsisrequired.Astrongunderstandingofquality management systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and risk management are also required.

• Excellentleadership,communication,andinterpersonalskillsareessential.Theabilitytothinkstrategicallyandto influence and motivate others is also critical for success in this role.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 8-10 quality professionals at the Regional and/or BU-level. Provide coaching, development, and performance management to ensure that the team has the skills and resources needed to succeed.

• Mustbeabletotravelupto50%domestically,withsomeinternationaltravelrequiredaswell.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a global quality strategy for the traditional labs that align with the company's overall business objectives.Communicate a clear vision for quality excellence and foster a culture of quality throughout the traditional lab organization.

• RegulatoryCompliance:Ensurecompliancewithallapplicableregulatoryrequirements, includingCAP/CLIA,FDA, ISO, and other international standards.Serve as a primary contact for regulatory agencies and support all regulatory inspections and audits for the traditional labs.

• RegionalOversight:Provideleadershipandguidancetoregionalqualityteamstoensureconsistentapplicationof quality standards and procedures across all locations.

• EnsureadoptionandexecutiontoallQuestharmonizedglobal/enterpriseprocessesincludingtheQualityPolicy.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including R&D, medical safety, pharma & Diagnostics,manufacturing,andsupplychain,toensurethatqualityisbuiltintoallstagesoftheproductlifecycle.

• ContinuousImprovement:Driveacultureofcontinuousimprovementthroughouttheorganization.UtilizeAIand dataanalyticsto identifyandimplementbestpractices, andimprovements toadvance testquality,reducecosts, and increase efficiency.

Salary Minimum: 300,000.00

Salary Maximum: 350,000.00