Job Description

Job Title: Director of Transfusion Services – Associate/Full Professor of Pathology

Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, East Coast

Overview

The Department of Pathology at a major academic medical center invites applications for a full-time Clinical Pathology faculty position at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, to serve as Director of Transfusion Services.

This leadership role requires outstanding organizational and management skills, strong academic contributions, and an expansive view of the role of clinical pathology in patient care and hospital stewardship. The Director will oversee a high-volume transfusion service, direct a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with nationally recognized clinical programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the hospital’s transfusion service, overseeing ~40,000 transfusions annually

• Provide medical consultation on transfusion-related issues across a diverse patient population

• Support complex services, including trauma, oncology, transplant, sickle cell care, and multidisciplinary clinical trials

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote efficiency in transfusion practices

• Lead educational programs for residents, fellows, and medical students

• Contribute to research and innovation in transfusion medicine, blood management, and clinical trials

• Collaborate with institutional research centers, including programs focused on blood oxygen transport and health computing

• Engage in hospital-wide and national service through committees and professional organizations

Candidate Qualifications

Required:

• MD or equivalent, with subspecialty certification in Transfusion Medicine

• Eligibility for state medical licensure(s)

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

• Academic track record with success in teaching and scholarly publications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

• Prior experience directing or co-directing a transfusion service

• Evidence of scholarly productivity in transfusion medicine, clinical pathology, or related fields

• External grant-funded research

Community & Location Highlights

• Located in the Mid-Atlantic region, with proximity to major East Coast metropolitan areas

• Affordable living and a temperate climate with four seasons

• Access to cultural amenities, world-class dining, and vibrant neighborhoods

• Family-friendly communities with top-ranked public schools nearby

• Easy travel to outdoor recreation including mountains, coastline, and historic sites

• Recognized as one of the best regions for business, innovation, and quality of life

Compensation & Benefits

• Academic appointment and salary commensurate with rank and experience

• Comprehensive faculty benefits package, including:

• Generous leave

• Pension/retirement plan

• Bonus opportunities

• Dependent tuition remission within the university system

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