System Medical Director – Vice President of Pathology Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement comprehensive strategies for pathology services that align with both laboratory and organizational objectives.

• Supervise the alignment of market pathology groups with ministry goals to ensure efficiency, consistency, and excellence in service delivery.

• Create and, where feasible, standardize productivity and performance metrics for pathology across the ministry.

• Offer guidance to market medical directors in establishing quality assurance programs, which include proficiency testing, peer reviews, and internal audits.

• Stay updated on the latest best practices, technologies, and regulatory standards in pathology and laboratory medicine.

• Promote transparency and collaboration among pathology groups across various markets by fostering a culture of continuous improvement in pathology services.

• Lead the Clinical & Scientific Board, Lab Regulatory Oversight Committee, Lab Stewardship Committee, Patient Blood Management Committee, and other enterprise-wide committees, projects, and initiatives as assigned.

• Ensure compliance of site medical directors with all federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining good standing with market medical operations.

• Provide constructive feedback to the executive leadership team and market leadership regarding the performance and assessment of site medical directors.

• Engage in strategic discussions regarding the analysis of test internalization and the evaluation of new equipment.

• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to promote cost-effective service delivery with an emphasis on enhancing quality.

• Act as a key liaison among pathology, clinical departments, hospital leadership, and external partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a CLIA Lab Director.

• Demonstrated and successful background in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and laboratory stewardship.

• A doctorate or PhD in life or health sciences, along with certification in clinical/medical laboratory sciences or laboratory medicine is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of expertise in pathology and laboratory medicine within a multi-site or integrated healthcare system.

• Experience with Epic EHR and Beaker LIMS.

• Familiarity with digital pathology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) plan with employer contributions (when eligible).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, along with HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.

• Paid time off, parental leave, FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.

• Tuition assistance, professional development opportunities, and support for continuing education.