System Medical Director & Vice President of Pathology Services

System Medical Director & Vice President of Pathology Services |

Remote within a Market

The System Medical Director and VP for Pathology Services, provides clinical leadership for pathology services across Bon Secours Mercy Health laboratories. This role ensures reliable quality patient outcomes and KPIs are standardized across laboratories, assures compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, and drives alignment and standardization among pathology groups in achieving organizational priorities and goals. The incumbent leads market chief medical directors and collaborates with medical groups and clinical and administrative leaders to deliver integrated and patient-centered laboratory services.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute system-wide strategies for pathology services aligned with laboratory and organizational priorities.
• Oversee market pathology groups’ alignment to ministry goals to assure efficiency, consistency, and service excellence.
• Develop and, wherever possible, standardize pathology productivity and performance metrics across the ministry.
• Provide guidance to market medical directors in the development of quality assurance programs, including proficiency testing, peer review, and internal audits.
• Remain abreast of evolving best practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements in pathology and laboratory medicine.
• Foster transparency and collaboration among pathology groups across markets by instilling a culture of continuous improvement in pathology services.
• Chair 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 site medical directors are compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations and are in good standing with market medical operations.
• Provide feedback to executive leadership team and market leadership in the performance and evaluation of site medical directors.
• Participate in strategic discussions in the buy vs sell analysis of test internalization and in the evaluation of new equipment.
• Participate with the executive leadership team in driving cost-effective service delivery with focus on improving quality.
• Serve as a key liaison between pathology, clinical departments, hospital leadership, and external partners.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

REQUIRED

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Pathology or PhD in life or health sciences with certification in clinical/medical laboratory sciences or laboratory medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years as a CLIA Lab Director
• Accomplished and proven experience in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and laboratory stewardship.

PREFERRED

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in pathology and laboratory medicine in a multi-site or integrated healthcare system
• Epic EHR and Beaker LIMS experience
• Digital pathology experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong team leader with dynamic interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build consensus across diverse groups including cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with operational acumen.
• Committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]