Associate Medical Director - Diagnostic Hematology

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.Provide medical direction for Versiti Diagnostic Hematology laboratories to include hemostasis, platelet and neutrophil immunology and hematology genetics. Key components of this position comprise clinical and scientific direction to include case review, clinical consultation, and associated assay development. Responsible for delegated regulatory duties under CLIA. Participate in educational initiatives and clinical/applied research within both Versiti and its affiliated health systems.BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.Provides clinical case review & consultation with DL clients and physicians on hematology-related test results and transfusion medicine physicians regarding development, utilization, and quality assessment of hemostasis-related blood products.Provides medical direction, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation agencies, for hematology diagnostic services at Versiti Diagnostic Laboratories (DL). Adheres to Versiti, CLIA, Biosafety, NRC, FDA, and OSHA procedures and regulations.Collaborates with laboratory leadership of diagnostic hematology laboratory staff to oversee technical duties and working with Versiti laboratory management to provide educational and skill advancement.Partners with the DL product development team to develop innovative diagnostic solutions in hematology.Participates in clinical and/or applied research at Versiti, industry partners, or partner hospitals, and publishes in peer-reviewed journals.Fosters education of associates, as well as medical and lay persons through participation in Versiti educational offerings and activities.Maintains a high level of professional expertise in laboratory medicine, hematology, and other areas of medical expertise with demonstration of ongoing continued medical education in the field.Serves on appropriate Versiti committees and in other professionally related local, regional, and national opportunities. Participates in academic programs at academic institutions as needed.Maintains a high level of community involvement and supports Public Relations outreach efforts.Maintains medical records and related documentation in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.Demonstrates Versiti core values. Upholds the customer service standards, confidentiality, and management philosophy of Versiti.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classificationUnderstands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirementsComplies with all standard operating policies and proceduresEducationM.D. or D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. with clinical training and board certification in clinical pathology and/or combined anatomic and clinical pathology requiredM.D. or D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. with clinical training and board certification in adult or pediatric hematology will also be considered in lieu of required degreeLaboratory experience in hematology requiredCurrent or eligible for a medical license in Wisconsin. requiredExperienceDemonstrated training and experience in pathology/laboratory medicine or clinical hematology requiredExperience in basic, clinical, or translational research, as evidenced by publications and presentations preferredDemonstrated leadership and team building abilities preferredKnowledge of and commitment to excellence in laboratory medicine preferredDemonstrated potential for serving as an active collaborator who has the desire and growing skill set to guide or be a resource to clinical hematologists, clinical trial sponsors, and hematology researchers preferredDemonstrated innovative and progressive approach to continuous improvement in areas of responsibility preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of clinical and laboratory medicine requiredAbility to read and interpret SOPs, and state, federal, and national regulations and standards as they apply to laboratory medicine (i.e., FDA—Food and Drug Administration, CAP—College of American Pathologists) requiredStrong interpersonal skills and able to work within a team requiredStrong computer literacy with ability to easily interact within system based electronic medical and laboratory records requiredSelf-driven and accountable requiredExceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines preferredExcellent consultative and consensus building skills. Able to collaborate with other cross-functional partners for standardization of applicable policies, processes, and procedures throughout the system preferredGood communication skills; excellent oral and written presentation skills with the capacity to adapt content level and style for varied audiences preferredTools and TechnologyPersonal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) requiredGeneral office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) requiredMicrosoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) requiredCell phone required#LI-EH1#LI-Hybrid

Created: 2026-01-12