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Medical Advisor Remote West Region (Pacific Hours) - M.D. Required Recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies," Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of ...

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How much do medical advisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical advisor in the United States is $53.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $78.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical advisor?

A medical advisor uses their experience and training to advise companies on the scientific development and improvement of their products. The duties of a medical advisor may also involve translating regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and helping companies market and sell their products. These health care experts typically work for pharmaceutical and medical supply companies.

What is a medical advisor?

A Medical Advisor is a healthcare professional, often with a background in medicine or pharmacy, who provides scientific and clinical guidance to pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, or regulatory bodies. Their role involves interpreting medical data, supporting clinical trials, and ensuring that products and communications comply with medical and ethical standards. They also act as a bridge between medical experts, regulatory authorities, and commercial teams to ensure accurate and effective medical information is shared. Medical Advisors play a key role in product development, medical education, and the safe use of medications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical advisor?

To thrive as a Medical Advisor, you need a strong background in medicine or pharmacy, typically with an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) and in-depth knowledge of clinical research and therapeutic areas. Familiarity with medical information systems, pharmacovigilance databases, and regulatory guidelines, along with certifications in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), are commonly required. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills help you effectively translate complex data and build trust with healthcare professionals. These skills ensure accurate medical guidance, regulatory compliance, and strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

What are some common challenges medical advisors face when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Medical Advisors frequently work with diverse teams, such as marketing, regulatory affairs, clinical research, and sales, to provide scientific and medical expertise. One common challenge is ensuring that complex medical information is communicated clearly and accurately to non-medical colleagues while aligning with both commercial and compliance objectives. Navigating different priorities and timelines across departments also requires strong interpersonal and project management skills. Successful Medical Advisors build collaborative relationships and act as trusted scientific partners within the organization.

What is the difference between Medical Advisor vs Medical Science Liaison?

AspectMedical AdvisorMedical Science Liaison
Required CredentialsMedical degree (MD, DO, PhD)Medical degree (MD, DO, PhD)
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, regulatory meetingsHealthcare providers, conferences, field visits
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, biotech firmsPharmaceutical companies, research organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding strategic medical rolesField-based scientific communication

Medical Advisors and Medical Science Liaisons both hold advanced medical credentials and work within pharmaceutical or biotech industries. While Medical Advisors focus on strategic medical guidance and regulatory support in corporate settings, Medical Science Liaisons primarily engage in scientific communication and education with healthcare professionals in the field. Both roles are essential for bridging scientific knowledge and industry objectives, but they differ mainly in their work environment and daily activities.

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Infographic showing various Medical Advisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,014 per year, or $53.9 per hour.

Medical Advisor

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

San Juan Capistrano, CA • On-site

$300K - $335K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

94th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

Job Description

Pay Range:$300,000- $335,000/ year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certificationsare 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, 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

  • healthyMINDS Mental Health Program

  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time

  • 6 paid 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!

Medical Advisor

Remote West Region (Pacific Hours) - M.D. Required

Recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies," Quest Diagnostics (www.QuestDiagnostics.com) is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that doctors and patients need to make better healthcare decisions. We are pioneers in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care.

With corporate headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX) and included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. With 2025 revenues of over $11 billion and 2,250+ patient locations across the United States, Quest Diagnostics serves half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S. with their large variety of products and services.

Quest Diagnostics Medical Advisors assist laboratory clients in answering inquiries including (but not limited to) test selection, result interpretation, evidence-based best practices, and technical considerations. Additional responsibilities include documenting and analyzing inquiry data, as well as developing content to streamline communications, optimize report content, improve response turnaround time and facilitate access between clients and subject matter experts.

The Medical Advisor will be a readily accessible medically qualified physician with training and experience in clinical pathology. Accessibility may be via telephone, email and/or other communication means.Due to the importance of quality patient care, servicing consultation requests of all types is considered imperative and thus requires the availability and immediacy of Medical Advisor availability during scheduled hours.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide consultation regarding test selection and test interpretation.
  • Demonstrate proactive engagement with clients and ability to build customer relations.
  • Regularly consult with peers and maintain knowledge base of offered test menu and clinical relevance.
  • Cooperate in the client support (both internal and external) of the laboratory by consulting with existing and potential external clients regarding services to be provided.
  • Comply with all Quest Diagnostics policies including but not limited to the following:
    • Observe all compliance policies.
    • Adhere to existing and new Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, including any standards that exceed the minimum requirements of federal, state and local laws and regulations.
    • Assist Quest Diagnostics in assuring that applicable Quest Diagnostics policies as well as federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations concerning health and safety are met.
  • Cooperate with other Quest Diagnostics initiatives and programs that may arise from time to time such as the following:
    • Maintain timely contact with pathologists and other physicians and scientists, to be responsive to their needs, and to respond in a timely manner to their requests for consultation concerning test methodology and clinical correlation of Quest Diagnostics testing services.
    • Collaborate with Quest Diagnostics medical staff in the development of tools and resources to enable clinical education and informed clinical decision making.

Participate in Quality Improvement projects as identified by client or team interactions and directed by Corporate Medical Quality.

Qualifications:
  • Active unrestricted medical licensure.
    • Verification of Education/Degree
    • Verification of State (or applicable) Medical License
  • At least 5 years of prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory setting
  • Board Certification in Clinical Pathology is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Exemplifies professionalism consistent with Quest Diagnostics values, behaviors and principals.
  • Commits to quality patient care through laboratory excellence in keeping with Quest Diagnostics' corporate vision of empowering better health with diagnostic insights.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are critical.
  • Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Capable of providing leadership and direction in a fast-paced and complex operating environment.
    Passion for patient care and services.
  • Strong executive presentation, public relations and communications skills.

To Apply

Please Log In or Register to Upload a Resume and complete the online Application by visiting careers.questdiagnostics.com, clicking "Job Search" and following the prompts. Because of the large number of applicants to job openings, Quest Diagnostics will only contact qualified candidates for interviews.

Quest Diagnostics is an equalemployment opportunity employer. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.

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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.
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