Medical Director - Pathology

MEP Health; Kalamazoo Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a Pathology Lead to provide medical oversight and steer high-quality diagnostic services in Kalamazoo Township. You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and strategic alignment with hospital leadership.

The role emphasizes leading a pathology team, fostering professional development, and driving continuous quality improvements across the practice.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing diagnostic pathology and medical oversight.
• Deep understanding of regulatory and quality standards affecting laboratories and diagnostics.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with clinicians, hospital leadership, and executives.
• Ability to drive quality improvement, mentor teams, and contribute to growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pathology operations to ensure diagnostic accuracy, QA, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with hospital and executive leadership to align pathology with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians and clinical partners.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and support strategic growth efforts.
• Develop and mentor the pathology team to enhance performance and alignment with best practices.

Skills

Medical leadership

Regulatory standards

Quality collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Job description

Role Summary:

Lead pathology services for an established medical practice, providing medical oversight and ensuring high-quality diagnostic performance while meeting all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee pathology operations, ensuring diagnostic accuracy, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with hospital and executive leadership to align pathology services with organizational goals.
• Strengthen and maintain effective relationships with physicians and clinical partners.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic growth efforts.
• Develop and mentor the pathology team to enhance performance, capability, and alignment with best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong medical leadership in pathology with demonstrated oversight of diagnostic quality.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory and quality standards affecting laboratory and diagnostic services.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with clinical, hospital, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to drive quality improvement, support team development, and contribute to growth strategy.