Anatomic Pathology Manager

Zoetis; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis seeks an Anatomic Pathology Manager to lead our pathology team and deliver a market-leading service to clients. The role oversees QA, service development, and marketing efforts while collaborating with Lab Managers to ensure a coherent lab service from reception to reporting.

The successful candidate will have senior pathology leadership experience, Royal College of Pathologists qualification, and MRCVS registration, with regular travel to Bristol to align operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold Royal College of Pathologists qualification.
• MRCVS registration is required.
• Familiarity with pathology LIMS and relevant computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Anatomic Pathology Team to deliver high-quality service.
• Oversee quality assurance and service development.
• Drive business development and marketing activities for growth.
• Collaborate with Lab Managers and teams to ensure timely reporting.
• Identify opportunities for productivity, recruitment and staff development.
• Visitor visits Bristol Histology Lab regularly to ensure alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

LIMS familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

Royal College of Pathologists qualification

MRCVS registration

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The Anatomic Pathology Manager

Role Description The Anatomic Pathology Manager is a line management role within VPG Reference Laboratories and is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for delivering a market leading pathology service to all clients of VPG/Zoetis,. The role will include development of the anatomic pathology service, oversight of anatomic pathology quality assurance, business development and marketing activities aimed at improving and growing the service. The candidate will lead our Anatomic Pathology Team and the position is remote based with opportunity to visit the Bristol Histology Laboratory facility on a regular basis. The candidate will work closely with the other Teams Leads and Pathology Co-ordinator to ensure delivery of a timely and high quality service. The candidate should work collaboratively with the Laboratory Managers to deliver an excellent and coherent laboratory service from sample reception through to pathology reporting. The candidate should identify opportunities to improve the pathology service, through productivity, quality, recruitment and staff performance. Previous management experience is desirable with previous demonstration of positive customer interactions, team-building, talent development, change management and collaboration. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with pathology LIMS systems and computer acumen are essential. A relevant qualification with the Royal College of Pathologists, European or American College of Pathologists is mandatory together with MRCVS registration. Full time Regular Colleague