Director, Regional Pathology Services

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a senior executive to lead Regional Pathology Services, guiding strategy, finance, and operations for its laboratory outreach enterprise. This role reports to the Department Administrator and focuses on revenue growth, market expansion, client relations, and innovative pathology solutions.

The successful candidate will drive cross-functional execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain exceptional customer service while aligning with

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree in business or healthcare administration.
• Experience leading clinical or scientific operations with regulatory awareness.
• Proven track record in financial performance and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior executive leadership and strategic direction for Regional Pathology Services.
• Oversee financial management and operational performance to drive revenue growth.
• Build and strengthen client relationships and develop innovative laboratory solutions.
• Collaborate with Department leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and exceptional service.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Operations oversight

Cross-functional execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or healthcare administration

Job description

Provides senior executive leadership, strategic direction, financial management, and operational oversight for Regional Pathology Services (RPS), the laboratory outreach enterprise of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. Reporting to the Administrator of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, this leadership role is responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, expanding market share, strengthening client relationships, developing innovative laboratory solutions, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborates with the departmental leadership to develop, interpret, and apply departmental policies, budgets, and long-range plans while maintaining regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and exceptional customer service.

Required Education:Bachelor's degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field

Required Experience:7 years' progressive experience in a clinical or scientific environment with extensive knowledge of the industry, including its economic and regulatory environment, diagnostic methods, and information technology, of which a minimum of four years must include supervisory or management experience.

Experience must include meaningful accountability for financial performance, operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional execution.