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System Medical Director, Pathology Services | Remote within a Market

The System Medical Director, 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, ensures standardization of technical procedures, and drives alignment of market pathology priorities with the organization’s mission and goals. The System Medical Director leads laboratory medical directors and collaborates with medical groups, including 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 pathology operations across multiple hospital-based and ambulatory laboratories to ensure efficiency, consistency, and service excellence.

Develop and standardize pathology productivity and performance metrics across the ministry.

Final approver in the review of the clinical relevance and efficacy of all pathology and laboratory testing.

Guide market medical directors in the development and review of quality assurance programs, including proficiency testing, peer review, and internal audits.

Stay abreast of evolving best practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, TJC, AABB, FDA, DNV).

Ensure all site medical directors are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing laboratory operations.

Support Chief Laboratory Officer in the development of operating and capital budgets for pathology services across the system.

Participate in strategic discussions in the evaluation of new equipment.

Participate with the executive leadership team in driving cost-effective service delivery without compromising quality.

Review and assess pathology recruitment needs and support markets in the credentialing of pathologists.

Conduct performance evaluation of all market medical directors and provide input in the evaluation of site medical directors.

Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth by actively promoting and championing educational opportunities.

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

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Doctorate required (MD or DO degree) with board certification in Pathology (strongly preferred), 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

Additional training or certification in healthcare administration (e.g., MBA, MHA, CPE)

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in pathology and laboratory medicine in a multi-site or integrated healthcare system

Working Conditions:

Role may include hybrid work with travel to laboratory and clinical sites across the healthcare system (10%).

Frequent interaction with clinical, administrative, and executive leadership.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

           

Skills

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 Mercy Health 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.

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What we offer

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

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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com