Physician Account Executive
Quest Diagnostics
San Diego, CA · Posted August 13, 2026
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About the job
We Provide Solutions. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information, and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact, and a clear dedication to service. It’s about providing clarity and hope.
The Physician Account Executive is responsible for growing current business and targeting and securing profitable new business by building relationships, opening new business, and driving new sales growth in diagnostics. The Physician Account Executive has call point ownership of certain accounts.
This is a field-based sales role. The territory encompasses South San Diego and out to the Imperial Valley.
At target, the compensation is $140,000-150,000. This includes a base salary and sales incentive. There is the potential to earn higher, as the sales incentive is uncapped at Quest Diagnostics. Base 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.
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:
Company Vehicle and Gas Card
Sales Incentive Plan
Best in Class Commercial New Hire Training
Commercial-Specific Leadership Development Program
Medical/Prescription Drugs
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Supplemental Health Plans
401(k) Plan – Company match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability buy-up
Blueprint for Wellness
Emotional Well-Being Resources
Educational Assistance
Paid time off / Health Time
Drive sales through pre-call planning, post-call analysis and consistent follow-up
Target and secure new business
Provide overall support and expertise to new & existing accounts
Increase discretionary business through insurance access
Partner with and notify Physician Account Manager on complex issues or when face-to-face or extensive service is required
Provide immediate support for less complex issues
Leverage all tools and resources (including data, sales portal, target lists; Marketing Department, Laboratory resources, and regional or national resources as needed)
Maintain a breadth of knowledge of all connectivity products
Prepare and present proposals and bids
Ensure compliance with company polices and government regulations
Complete all administrative tasks thoroughly and promptly
Required Work Experience:
Five years of experience in sales or with account ownership. Hunter mentality a must!
Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of Healthcare Industry and general economics of business.
Ability to develop and sustain strong customer relationships; strong planning and organizational skills
Laboratory/Diagnostics sales experience preferred
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Solid PC skills including Microsoft Software.
Bilingual in Spanish is required
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Required)