Director, Medical Science Liaison - Infectious Disease & Immunology (IDI) Remote

Secaucus, New Jersey (United States) Overview In this role you will advance Quest Diagnostics' medical affairs efforts in infectious disease and related diagnostics. You will collaborate with Medical Directors and cross-functional teams to translate science into medical strategies, publications, and educational materials. You'll engage thought leaders, support research collaborations, and contribute to data-driven medical dialogue with payers and providers. The position offers impact in shaping clinical franchise priorities and advancing compliant medical communication. Compensation / Benefits Medical/Dental benefits FSAs 401(k) with company match up to 5% Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Life Insurance Disability (short and long-term) Responsibilities Engage scientific leaders across regions to discuss diagnostic testing and its safe, appropriate use. Collaborate with Medical Directors to implement medical tactics aligned with franchise priorities. Respond to inquiries on medical and scientific issues and healthcare advances. Support research collaborations from study initiation to publication and execution. Draft, edit, and publish manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; provide literature context for R&D. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect data for manuscripts and educational materials. Present scientific information to healthcare decision-makers using compliant materials. Identify and train internal teams and contracted speakers to support medical plans. Represent Quest Diagnostics at scientific conferences and collaborate with PR for data dissemination. Key requirements MD or PhD in biomedical or clinical field Minimum 4 years' experience in clinical, scientific, diagnostic, device, pharmaceutical, or academic environments (excluding post-doctoral fellowships) Strong oral and written communication with publications record Experience in multidisciplinary teams within a complex matrix organization Ability to travel up to 25% Understanding of clinical research principles and US healthcare system Compliance training and awareness of CLIA, ICH, GCP, FDA laws and regulations Ability to translate diagnostics and therapeutic data into high-quality medical dialogue Ability to work independently and across commercial and clinical teams Adherence to Compliance Code of Conduct and related SOPs Excellent written and verbal communication Collaborative mindset for cross-functional work Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities Infectious disease diagnostics knowledge Clinical research principles and healthcare payer landscape understanding Medical writing and manuscript development