Director, Genomic & Molecular Pathology Operations

UNKNOWN; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director, Business Operation – Genomic and Molecular Pathology (GMP) to lead strategic growth, budgeting, and reimbursement initiatives across the health system.

You will partner with GMP leadership and hospital stakeholders to expand testing, optimize financial performance, and negotiate agreements. The role requires strong collaboration, financial modeling, and healthcare administration experience, with a focus on genomics and molecular diagnostics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 7+ years in Financial Accounting, Budgeting, and Auditing; supervisory experience.
• Master's degree and CPA/CMA certifications are preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: develop and implement short- and long-term business strategies for GMP testing.
• Financial Analysis & Performance: build financial models and monitor performance to manage costs.
• Budgeting & Operations: oversee division budget preparation and quarterly reports.
• Reimbursement Strategy: develop payer reimbursement strategies including coding and pricing.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with clinical labs, physicians, and service-line leaders.
• Expansion Planning: plan long-term lab growth including capacity and capital needs.
• Contracts & Agreements: support negotiations of service agreements and contracts.
• Committee Representation: represent GMP on relevant hospital and school committees.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Automation

Financial Modeling

Genomic Analysis

Health Administration

Higher Education Administration

Interpersonal Communication

Matrix Management

Molecular Diagnostics

Organization Administration

Organizational Integration

Organizational Vision

Professional Standards

Reimbursement Strategies

Revenue Cycle Management

Sound Judgment

Strategic Planning

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director, Business Operation – Genomic and Molecular Pathology (GMP) to lead strategic growth, budgeting, and reimbursement initiatives across the health system.

You will partner with GMP leadership and hospital stakeholders to expand testing, optimize financial performance, and negotiate agreements. The role requires strong collaboration, financial modeling, and healthcare administration experience, with a focus on genomics and molecular diagnostics