Vice President Digital Pathology

Job Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for the entire Digital Pathology organization, including Digital Pathology Operations, Technology, Validation, Quality, Data Science partnerships, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Develops and executes the enterprise Digital Pathology strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversees all Digital Pathology operations including slide scanning, image quality control, archival scanning, image management, workflow distribution, and operational performance.
• Establishes enterprise-wide operational metrics, KPIs, quality indicators, and service level agreements to ensure consistent performance and scalability.
• Directs enterprise software implementation efforts involving digital pathology platforms, image management systems, workflow tools, AI applications, and laboratory integrations.
• Oversees the planning, execution, documentation, and governance of clinical validation programs for digital pathology technologies, software platforms, image analysis tools, AI applications, and workflow enhancements.
• Safeguards compliance with CLIA, CAP, New York State, ISO, FDA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements related to digital pathology operations and technology.
• Promotes Data Science, Bioinformatics, Product Development, and Technology teams to establish and advance computational pathology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Pursues key strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support digital pathology innovation, technology advancement, and business growth initiatives.
• Ledges vendor selection, contract negotiations, performance management, and long-term technology partnership strategies.
• Oversees internal and external system optimization efforts, including hardware, software, infrastructure, automation technologies, and workflow enhancements.
• Sponsors and governs cross-functional digital transformation initiatives designed to improve laboratory efficiency, automation, quality, and user experience.
• Provides executive oversight for software validation, user acceptance testing, deployment planning, change management, and end-user adoption strategies.
• Designs and optimizes digital pathology workflows, system architecture, and process integration across laboratory, clinical, operational, and technology functions.
• Ensures effective integration of digital pathology platforms with laboratory information systems and enterprise technology infrastructure.
• Establishes data governance practices and promotes a data-driven culture through executive dashboards, operational reporting, analytics, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Evaluates emerging digital pathology technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and business expansion.
• Represents the organization as a senior leader in digital pathology initiatives, strategic partnerships, industry collaborations, and professional forums.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD, MD, DO, PharmD) in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related discipline; or Master's degree with significant equivalent executive leadership experience.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Digital Pathology, Computational Pathology, Laboratory Operations, Healthcare Technology, or related healthcare environments.
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing managers, directors, and cross-functional teams in clinical laboratory, healthcare technology, or regulated healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience within CLIA, CAP, NYS, ISO, FDA-regulated, or similarly regulated healthcare settings.
• Proven experience leading enterprise digital pathology programs, digital transformation initiatives, and large-scale technology deployments.
• Extensive experience overseeing clinical validation programs for digital pathology technologies, software platforms, image management systems, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Demonstrated success leading software implementation, system integration, and enterprise change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, digital imaging workflows, quality systems, validation methodologies, regulatory requirements, and healthcare technology infrastructure.
• Experience managing complex departmental budgets, capital planning initiatives, and technology investment portfolios.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and related business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or dual advanced degree in a scientific, medical, technical, or business discipline.
• Experience supporting computational pathology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced image analytics initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, or healthcare technology organizations.
• Demonstrated success commercializing or operationalizing digital pathology and advanced diagnostics technologies.
• Extensive experience with whole-slide imaging systems, digital pathology platforms, and enterprise image management solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex organizational change management initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, product management, and healthcare technology implementation methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies, interoperability standards, and enterprise healthcare architecture.
• Proven executive leadership and team development capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of laboratory quality systems, safety requirements, risk management, and regulatory compliance.