Robert Burton, PhD MBA in

Robert Burton, PhD MBA

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Director, Solution Development, Strategic Solutions at Quest Diagnostics
📍 Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area, United States

Robert is a purpose-driven Strategy and R&D Director at Quest Diagnostics with 17 years of experience in precision medicine, genomics, and strategic partnerships. He holds a PhD from Purdue University and an MBA. Colleagues praise his deep scientific knowledge, humble demeanor, and win-win attitude.

Outside of his professional life, Robert is a self-described "Mountaintop Explorer, " suggesting a passion for challenging outdoor pursuits. He is a strong advocate for continuing education, frequently taking online courses to upskill and sharing his learnings with his network.

He is a co-inventor on patents for nano-recombinant fibrinogen and trace analyte extraction using adsorptive carbide-derived nanoporous carbon powders.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director, Solution Development, Strategic Solutions
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Precision Medicine
His career focus is on delivering precision medicine and diagnostics, ensuring patient access to the latest genomic sequencing technologies and population health programs.
Continuing Education
He recently completed coursework in Corporate Strategy, GenAI, and Market Research, and actively encourages his network to invest in upskilling.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Director, Solution Development, Strategic Solutions
Quest Diagnostics
9-2023 - 8-2024
Director, Product R&D, Molecular Genomics and Oncology
Quest Diagnostics
3-2022 - 9-2023
Sr Manager, Product R&D, Molecular Genomics and Oncology
Quest Diagnostics
1-2020 - 3-2022
Sr Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Ancestry
4-2019 - 1-2020
Program Manager, Health and Science
Ancestry
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Education
1998 - 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Purdue University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Western Governors University
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