Program Director - Quest Diagnostic : Job Details

The Program Director is responsible for directing very high complexity matrixed teams to deliver high visibility, strategic programs and company-wide initiatives. Typically manages a portfolio of multiple programs and/or projects across multi-disciplinary teams. Programs are normally very high complexity considering total cost, financial impact, systems impacted, performing labs, software development, test code complexity and outside entities/third parties.

This position leverages transformation principles and tools in their daily work and acts as a change agent and role model to help reinforce the desired behaviors and embed transformation tools and methodologies. Drives continuous improvement efforts and is also responsible for coaching others to learn and apply transformation principles in order to embed the tools and methodologies into our normal way of doing things.

Quest Diagnostics follows a 5-step approach to project management consistent with that of the world-renowned Project Management Institute (PMI): Initiate Plan Execute Monitor Close.

The Program Director consults with the Research & Development, CF, Commercial, IT, Operations, Business Development and Companion DX organizations to design the rollout of optimized solutions that meet complex strategic goals while collaborating with the aforementioned organizations to ensure seamless transition of products, tests and offerings from inception to sunset.

Examples for high visibility, strategic programs and company-wide initiatives are: New Laboratory Test Development, Commercial Launch of Tests, platform change/standardization, strategic vendor relationship management, implementation of strategic BD opportunities, integrations, IT functionality/connectivity/software development and updates.

The Program Director provides comprehensive written and verbal status updates to C-suite leadership, senior leadership, executive/program sponsor and key stakeholders for key strategic programs.

The Program Director is responsible for driving broad cross-functional process improvement initiatives, as well as ensuring best practices are utilized throughout planning and execution management. Applies continuous improvement tools and techniques, as well as other transformation principles and tools, toward a variety of large or complex problems. Manages a portfolio of initiatives that drive process improvement within and across Franchises and other organizations as part of the Product lifecycle management process.

*Please note this position will be hybrid. The position can be based in one of the following locations; Secaucus NJ, Lenexa KS, Dallas TX, Tampa FL, Dallas TX, Schaumburg IL.

Pay Range: $140,000 - $175,000 / year

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!