Pathology Medical Director at Banner University - Tucson

Apcprods; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment assistance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off and CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Health insurance

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, Arizona seeks an experienced academic pathologist to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Medical Director of Laboratories at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.

The role includes strategic oversight of laboratory operations and an active clinical practice, with a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree.
• Board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona.
• Leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations (e.g., Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Section Chief).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and strategic leadership for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology laboratory operations.
• Serve as Laboratory Medical Director and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, CMS, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, test validation, utilization, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital and system leadership on laboratory strategy, service expansion, technology, and operational priorities.
• Serve as a physician liaison between laboratory services, medical staff, and hospital/system leadership.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and development of pathology faculty and staff.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology and participate in call.
• Participate in education, mentorship, and scholarly activities within the department.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

ABPath board certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology

Job description

Vice Chair, Clinical Operations – Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Banner University Medical Group | Tucson, Arizona

Banner University Medical Group (BUMG), in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is seeking an experienced academic pathologist to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Medical Director of Laboratories at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson (BUMC-T).

This 1.0 FTE leadership position provides strategic and clinical oversight of laboratory operations while maintaining an active clinical practice. The Vice Chair will work closely with the Department Chair and serve as a key physician liaison among laboratory services, medical staff, hospital leadership, and system administration.

The successful candidate will also hold a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical and strategic leadership for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology laboratory operations.
• Serve as Laboratory Medical Director and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, CMS, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, test validation, utilization, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital and system leadership on laboratory strategy, service expansion, technology, and operational priorities.
• Serve as a physician liaison between laboratory services, medical staff, and hospital/system leadership.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and development of pathology faculty and staff.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology and participate in call.
• Participate in education, mentorship, and scholarly activities within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree.
• Board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona.
• Previous leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations, such as Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Section Chief, or comparable role.
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory oversight, clinical care, quality, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary leadership.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of post-training experience, preferably in an academic medical center.
• Board certification or eligibility in an Anatomic or Clinical Pathology subspecialty.
• Experience working with residents
• Experience leading CAP accreditation cycles, including as a CAP inspector or inspection team leader
• Formal quality training—Lean, Six Sigma, or CAP/ASCP quality management certificate and/or record of running a QMS with meaningful metrics.

Banner Benefits:

You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

• 100k Loan Repayment available, plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Well Paid Sign-on and Relocation Incentive
• Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Free parking
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Physician Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 457b deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts

Our Community: The soulful Sonoran Desert. The flavorful Southwest.

The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture and entertainment. Tucson was also designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with many exciting culinary adventures in our restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of luxury living to enjoy with those you love most!

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.