Medical Director & Hematopathologist

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Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package designed to support long-term professional success. This includes a strong base salary complemented by equity participation through a long-term incentive program, annual bonus, and regular merit-based salary increases. Physicians benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes ample vacation, recognized holidays, and dedicated continuing medical education leave. Ongoing professional development is supported through an annual education stipend. The organization also covers state licensing fees and may provide sign-on and relocation assistance where applicable. This structure reflects a commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and overall physician well-being.

NeoGenomics is looking for a Medical Director & Hematopathologist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position in Ramsey, NJ with a Monday - Friday work week with rotating weekends. 

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As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary: 

As a provider of medical diagnostic and prognostic services you will be relied on heavily to advise the VP of Medical Services, CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors regarding all clinical matters and to act as the principal medical liaison to all departments within the organization. As a member of the senior management team, you will  work with other members of the team to help develop profitable growth strategies and serves as the company’s medical conscience to ensure optimal patient care. You will also manage a diverse group of pathologists who look to the Medical Director to provide leadership and direction, and to actively participate in their training and professional development. In this role you will also serve as the company’s Laboratory Director, as mandated under regulatory guidelines and supervise clinical processes for testing procedures and review testing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities:

Advises the VP of Medical Services, CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors regarding all matters of a clinical nature

Manages a diverse group of pathologists, who value a team approach to laboratory medicine with an opportunity to practice in their specialty or sub-specialty

In consultation with the VP of Medical Services, participates in the recruiting and retention of qualified staff pathologists

Participates in the training, mentoring, and professional development of staff pathologists

Reviews clinical staff performance to assess productivity and ensure quality care

Provides medical consultation regarding the clinical management of specific patients

Participates in department clinical workload

Provides effective and efficient administration direction of the laboratory, including budget planning and controls in conjunction with the Finance and Senior Management team

Recommends short- and long-range plans and programs, policies, and procedures to achieve department and organization objectives

Ensures qualified personnel are employed with documented training and/or experience to perform laboratory testing

Provides educational direction to laboratory staff

Serves as the Laboratory Director and works with the Director for Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and Manager for Quality Systems to ensure the laboratory operates in a manner which is in compliance with CLIA, CAP and State regulations and any other regulatory bodies

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

M.D. degree with board certification in Anatomic Pathology & Hematopathology, preferably with subspecialty training/interest and extensive experience in diagnostic surgical pathology and/or hematopathology

State of New Jersey Medical License and Director license or eligibility for both required

Eligibility for New York CQ Certification required

15 years’ experience in a professional medical capacity

Extensive experience in solid tumors is required

Reference laboratory experience is a plus

Proven experience with management, leadership and regulatory responsibility for a group of five or more clinical/laboratory personnel

Proven experience using an automated laboratory information system (LIS) which features on-line transcription and reporting, and electronic signature

Proven track record as a productive member of a multi-disciplinary team, including a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers in senior management