Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer - Health Systems and Strategic Partnerships

Job Description

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Health Systems & Strategic Partnerships, serves as a senior enterprise medical leader responsible for advancing clinical partnerships with hospitals and health systems and providing medical leadership across mergers, acquisitions, co-lab (collaborative lab solutions) and strategic investments. This role bridges external engagement and internal strategy, ensuring clinical rigor, credibility, and value creation across all growth initiatives.

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Health Systems & Strategic Partnerships, serves as a senior enterprise medical leader responsible for advancing clinical partnerships with hospitals and health systems and providing medical leadership across mergers, acquisitions, co-lab (collaborative lab solutions) and strategic investments. This role bridges external engagement and internal strategy, ensuring clinical rigor, credibility, and value creation across all growth initiatives.

The CMO will act as the primary medical voice in health systems engagement and a key advisor in evaluating, structuring, and integrating strategic opportunities.

The position is expected to be based in Secaucus, NJ (hybrid), with consideration given to placement at other Quest Diagnostics laboratory locations.

$500,000 - $535,000 + 45% AIP Target + Long-Term Incentive

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

• Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthy MINDS Mental Health Program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 paid holidays, plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit 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!

• Serve as the senior medical leader interfacing with C-suite leaders in health systems, academic medical centers, and physician organizations associated with health systems
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships to expand access, enhance clinical collaboration, and drive shared value
• Represent the organization in executive-level discussions with CMOs, health system leaders, and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities in Health Systems for clinical alignment, innovation, and differentiated service offerings
• Provide oversight of the medical pathologists. Provides leadership, direction and planning for a wide variety of pathology related activities throughout the organization
• Partner with Regional Medical Directors, Regional Commercial and Business Development teams to support growth through clinically innovative strategies

• Lead medical due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and investments, assessing clinical quality, capabilities, and risks
• Evaluate target organizations’ medical leadership, clinical programs, and alignment with enterprise strategy
• Provide clinical insights to inform deal structure, valuation considerations, and go/no-go decisions
• Serve as the lead medical advisor throughout transaction lifecycle—from diligence through integration