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Quest Diagnostics hires Program Managers to lead cross-functional initiatives across its national network of labs, logistics, and healthcare operations. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified program management professionals, making it a realistic target for international candidates with the right background.
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Healthcare Analytics Solutions (HAS) is an innovative team within Quest Diagnostics that leverages Quest data to develop products and services to improve outcomes in healthcare across many different markets (Pharma, Clinical Trials, Health Plans/Payors, Hospitals/Health Systems, and Public Health agencies).
This role will support the Innovation Architecture and Advanced Analytics (IA3) vertical as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of innovation projects, from ideation to execution, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic goals. The Sr. Program Manager will drive the organization's growth and competitive edge by fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging advanced analytics. Responsibilities will include the managing of a portfolio of interconnected projects, guiding cross-functional teams in developing and prototyping new solutions while also managing the innovation pipeline, budget, and resources. You will act as a bridge between strategic vision and execution, ensuring that innovative ideas and data-driven insights are translated into tangible business value and steering projects toward achieving business goals through the successful delivery of analytics products and innovative solutions.
Key projects you will manage include advanced machine learning/AI development to create a precision healthcare platform for HAS and Quest. To successfully support and drive these initiatives you will partner with IA3 scientists and leadership to manage complex technology programs from concept to deployment.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT & ROADMAP DEVELOPMENT
- Act as a strategic partner and chief of staff to business and technology leads, ensuring the 12–18-month IA3 product and platform plans align with long-term enterprise priorities.
- Develop and maintain the comprehensive IA3 portfolio and program roadmaps, including dependency maps, milestone plans, and critical paths, to guide the evolution of our innovation architecture and analytics capabilities.
- Facilitate the translation of the high-level IA3 vision into executable, multi-team programs, surfacing strategic trade-offs and opportunity costs to leadership to ensure alignment on the highest-value initiatives.
- Drive technology alignment and decision-making not only within the IA3 vertical but also across all related business and technology verticals to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
PROGRAM EXECUTION & DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
- Champion the organization's operating frameworks (e.g., Stage Gate, Stage Gate Lite) to ensure a seamless idea-to-market execution for all IA3 initiatives, from concept to delivery.
- Serve as the primary interface between the IA3 team and its partners, managing the intake, clarification, and prioritization of all development requests for dashboards, data science, and innovation architecture.
- Proactively identify and manage cross-priority dependencies, execution risks, and capacity constraints, driving timely resolution of blockers to maintain momentum.
- Ensure that shared and dedicated Advanced Analytics capacity is understood and allocated effectively against the highest-value initiatives, protecting platform and infrastructure work from unplanned disruption.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for the health and outcomes of the entire IA3 portfolio, including all programs and initiatives within it.
- Drive alignment and decision-making across a wide array of stakeholders, including Product, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and senior leadership.
- Assimilate and deliver concise, executive-ready updates on plans, progress, risks, and required decisions at a regular cadence, building trust as a neutral, data-driven integrator.
- Ensure communication is aligned across all internal IA3 teams and with other technology verticals, guaranteeing that commitments made to leadership and business teams are realistic and achievable.
TECHNOLOGY LIAISON
- Work closely with AI/ML science teams as well as business leads to ensure tight integration between product and commercial needs and technology platforms.
- Act as an AI/ML champion across HAS by helping to coordinate education and training for all HAS members.
- Coordinate and manage IA3 platform projects that reach beyond HAS by liaising with the broader Quest enterprise stakeholders.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 6–10 years of demonstrated experience leading complex programs and projects from initiation to completion in a technology or data-focused environment.
- Deep experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies, including specific expertise in SAFe/Scrum frameworks, to guide teams effectively.
- Proven ability to lead impactful change, facilitate high-stakes discussions and workshops, and influence business leaders and stakeholders at all levels. Must be skilled in developing strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
- Demonstrated success partnering with clinical, technical, compliance and commercial teams to deliver complex products.
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver high-quality products within defined timelines.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated data analysis skills with some experience in continuous improvement and process management to drive data-informed decisions.
- Experience with AI/ML development and deployment.
- (Preferred) Experience managing innovation architecture programs that include reference architectures, plans of record, dependency maps and risk analyses.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Proficiency with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Confluence).
- Familiarity with product analytics and feedback tools (e.g., Pendo, Amplitude, or similar).
- Working knowledge of software development processes, APIs, and data workflows.
- An understanding of cloud environments.
- Knowledge of machine learning project life cycle, including architecture, training, validation and deployment.
- Comfort with the language of data science, including both scientific and informatics technology domains.
SKILLS
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical mindset with focus on data-driven decision making and performance metrics.
- High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strategic problem-solver with the ability to influence without authority.
- Adaptable and proactive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Ability to coordinate programs of multidisciplinary teams that may include collaborators from outside HAS and outside Quest Diagnostics.
Education
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in related area of Science, Mathematics, Business, Economics, or Information Technology.
INTRODUCTION
Healthcare Analytics Solutions (HAS) is an innovative team within Quest Diagnostics that leverages Quest data to develop products and services to improve outcomes in healthcare across many different markets (Pharma, Clinical Trials, Health Plans/Payors, Hospitals/Health Systems, and Public Health agencies).
This role will support the Innovation Architecture and Advanced Analytics (IA3) vertical as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of innovation projects, from ideation to execution, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic goals. The Sr. Program Manager will drive the organization's growth and competitive edge by fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging advanced analytics. Responsibilities will include the managing of a portfolio of interconnected projects, guiding cross-functional teams in developing and prototyping new solutions while also managing the innovation pipeline, budget, and resources. You will act as a bridge between strategic vision and execution, ensuring that innovative ideas and data-driven insights are translated into tangible business value and steering projects toward achieving business goals through the successful delivery of analytics products and innovative solutions.
Key projects you will manage include advanced machine learning/AI development to create a precision healthcare platform for HAS and Quest. To successfully support and drive these initiatives you will partner with IA3 scientists and leadership to manage complex technology programs from concept to deployment.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT & ROADMAP DEVELOPMENT
- Act as a strategic partner and chief of staff to business and technology leads, ensuring the 12–18-month IA3 product and platform plans align with long-term enterprise priorities.
- Develop and maintain the comprehensive IA3 portfolio and program roadmaps, including dependency maps, milestone plans, and critical paths, to guide the evolution of our innovation architecture and analytics capabilities.
- Facilitate the translation of the high-level IA3 vision into executable, multi-team programs, surfacing strategic trade-offs and opportunity costs to leadership to ensure alignment on the highest-value initiatives.
- Drive technology alignment and decision-making not only within the IA3 vertical but also across all related business and technology verticals to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
PROGRAM EXECUTION & DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
- Champion the organization's operating frameworks (e.g., Stage Gate, Stage Gate Lite) to ensure a seamless idea-to-market execution for all IA3 initiatives, from concept to delivery.
- Serve as the primary interface between the IA3 team and its partners, managing the intake, clarification, and prioritization of all development requests for dashboards, data science, and innovation architecture.
- Proactively identify and manage cross-priority dependencies, execution risks, and capacity constraints, driving timely resolution of blockers to maintain momentum.
- Ensure that shared and dedicated Advanced Analytics capacity is understood and allocated effectively against the highest-value initiatives, protecting platform and infrastructure work from unplanned disruption.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for the health and outcomes of the entire IA3 portfolio, including all programs and initiatives within it.
- Drive alignment and decision-making across a wide array of stakeholders, including Product, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and senior leadership.
- Assimilate and deliver concise, executive-ready updates on plans, progress, risks, and required decisions at a regular cadence, building trust as a neutral, data-driven integrator.
- Ensure communication is aligned across all internal IA3 teams and with other technology verticals, guaranteeing that commitments made to leadership and business teams are realistic and achievable.
TECHNOLOGY LIAISON
- Work closely with AI/ML science teams as well as business leads to ensure tight integration between product and commercial needs and technology platforms.
- Act as an AI/ML champion across HAS by helping to coordinate education and training for all HAS members.
- Coordinate and manage IA3 platform projects that reach beyond HAS by liaising with the broader Quest enterprise stakeholders.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 6–10 years of demonstrated experience leading complex programs and projects from initiation to completion in a technology or data-focused environment.
- Deep experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies, including specific expertise in SAFe/Scrum frameworks, to guide teams effectively.
- Proven ability to lead impactful change, facilitate high-stakes discussions and workshops, and influence business leaders and stakeholders at all levels. Must be skilled in developing strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
- Demonstrated success partnering with clinical, technical, compliance and commercial teams to deliver complex products.
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver high-quality products within defined timelines.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated data analysis skills with some experience in continuous improvement and process management to drive data-informed decisions.
- Experience with AI/ML development and deployment.
- (Preferred) Experience managing innovation architecture programs that include reference architectures, plans of record, dependency maps and risk analyses.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Proficiency with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Confluence).
- Familiarity with product analytics and feedback tools (e.g., Pendo, Amplitude, or similar).
- Working knowledge of software development processes, APIs, and data workflows.
- An understanding of cloud environments.
- Knowledge of machine learning project life cycle, including architecture, training, validation and deployment.
- Comfort with the language of data science, including both scientific and informatics technology domains.
SKILLS
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical mindset with focus on data-driven decision making and performance metrics.
- High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strategic problem-solver with the ability to influence without authority.
- Adaptable and proactive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Ability to coordinate programs of multidisciplinary teams that may include collaborators from outside HAS and outside Quest Diagnostics.
Education
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in related area of Science, Mathematics, Business, Economics, or Information Technology.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Program Manager Jobs at Quest Diagnostics Jobs
Align Your PMP Credentials to Healthcare Operations
Quest prioritizes Program Managers with credentials like PMP or Six Sigma who can demonstrate experience in regulated environments. Framing your background around clinical operations, supply chain, or lab services strengthens your application before you ever reach HR.
Target Roles Tied to Lab Network Expansion
Quest frequently opens Program Manager roles to support infrastructure and integration projects across its diagnostic network. Filtering for postings that mention patient services, lab operations, or system implementations puts you closer to teams with active sponsorship pipelines.
Confirm LCA Filing Before Accepting an Offer
Before signing, verify that your offer letter references a Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. Quest operates across multiple states, so confirm the LCA covers your specific worksite location, not just the company's headquarters address.
Understand How TN Status Fits Program Management
If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN status covers certain management and computer systems roles but requires the position to match an eligible USMCA category. Work with Quest's immigration team early to confirm your Program Manager title qualifies.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Active Openings
Program Manager postings at Quest can open and close quickly depending on project timelines. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered by sponsorship type so you're applying to roles where visa support is already confirmed, not assumed.
Time Your Application Around H-1B Cap Deadlines
If you need cap-subject H-1B sponsorship, Quest must register you with USCIS by the March lottery window. Start conversations with recruiters by January so there's enough lead time for internal approvals before the registration deadline closes.
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Find Program Manager at Quest Diagnostics JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Quest Diagnostics sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, Quest Diagnostics sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. The company has an established immigration process and works with legal counsel to file petitions for qualified candidates. If you need cap-subject H-1B sponsorship, timing your offer and registration before the USCIS March lottery window is critical to avoid a full year's delay.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Quest Diagnostics?
You can apply directly through Quest Diagnostics' careers portal or browse current openings with confirmed visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by sponsorship type. When applying, tailor your resume to highlight project leadership in regulated or healthcare environments, as Quest Program Manager roles often sit within clinical operations, IT integration, or lab infrastructure teams.
Which visa types does Quest Diagnostics commonly use for Program Manager roles?
Quest sponsors H-1B visas for most international Program Managers and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students transitioning into full-time roles. For permanent residency, the company has used EB-2 and EB-3 PERM-based pathways. Canadian and Mexican citizens may also qualify under TN status if their specific role and title maps to an eligible USMCA category.
What qualifications does Quest Diagnostics expect for sponsored Program Manager roles?
Quest typically looks for a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, life sciences, information systems, or engineering, often paired with a PMP certification or equivalent. Practical experience managing cross-functional projects in healthcare, diagnostics, or regulated industries is weighted heavily. Familiarity with clinical workflows, compliance frameworks, or enterprise system rollouts gives candidates a clear edge.
How do I know if a Quest Diagnostics Program Manager role will include visa sponsorship?
Not every posting explicitly states sponsorship eligibility, which creates uncertainty for international candidates. The most reliable approach is to confirm during the recruiter screening call whether the role is open to sponsorship and whether the team has sponsored the position before. Roles within Quest's technology, lab operations, and enterprise project management functions have historically been more sponsorship-friendly than general administrative program roles.
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