What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Pathology & Laboratory Services position at ChristianaCare?
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Are you a transformational healthcare leader ready to shape the future of laboratory medicine at scale?
ChristianaCare is seeking an accomplished executive to serve as Vice President, Pathology & Laboratory Services. This is a pivotal enterprise leadership role charged with accelerating growth, growing market presence, and elevating laboratory services as a key driver of enterprise value.
The Vice President, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Clinical Essential Services and collaborating with the Department Chair of Pathology, will guide a system-wide laboratory approach across a successful, multi-site health system aiming to expand. This leader will bring a strong executive presence and a demonstrated ability to boost revenue growth, grow operations, and direct transformation in complex, regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy, Growth & Market Expansion
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, and innovating to make high-quality care more accessible and affordable. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute.
ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work. ChristianaCare is rated by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals and is continually ranked among the best in the U.S. in national quality and safety ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 300 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
Are you a transformational healthcare leader ready to shape the future of laboratory medicine at scale?
ChristianaCare is seeking an accomplished executive to serve as Vice President, Pathology & Laboratory Services. This is a pivotal enterprise leadership role charged with accelerating growth, growing market presence, and elevating laboratory services as a key driver of enterprise value.
The Vice President, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Clinical Essential Services and collaborating with the Department Chair of Pathology, will guide a system-wide laboratory approach across a successful, multi-site health system aiming to expand. This leader will bring a strong executive presence and a demonstrated ability to boost revenue growth, grow operations, and direct transformation in complex, regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy, Growth & Market Expansion
Define and complete a comprehensive, growth-focused laboratory and pathology strategy aligned with enterprise priorities
Drive revenue growth and market expansion through laboratory outreach, new service line development, and strategic partnerships
Identify and implement opportunities to increase market share and position ChristianaCare as a regional leader in laboratory services
Lead the continued integration and optimization of laboratory services across acute, ambulatory, and outreach settings
Position laboratory services as a key business collaborator to clinical, operational, and executive leadership
Serve as a key member of the clinical services leadership team, contributing to enterprise strategy and decision-making
Collaborate with physician leadership, including the Department Chair of Pathology, to ensure clinical alignment and innovation
Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, driving accountability, engagement, and succession planning
Communicate vision, strategy, and performance to senior executives, boards, and key collaborators with credibility and influence
Ensure the highest standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all laboratory operations
Provide executive supervision for CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission accreditation preparedness and performance
Advance a culture of continuous improvement, lab stewardship, and evidence-based practice
Drive operational excellence, standardization, and scalability across a complex, multi-site laboratory network
Coordinate financial performance, including budget development, capital planning, and cost optimization
Lead strategic investments in automation, technology, and workforce innovation to support growth and efficiency
Anticipate and respond to emerging trends in laboratory medicine, including molecular diagnostics and precision medicine
Champion innovation in test menu expansion, digital transformation, and service delivery models
Ensure the organization remains competitive, differentiated, and forward positioned in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related clinical lab field required
Master’s degree in healthcare administration, Business, Health Care Delivery Science, or related field required
ASCP certification (MT, MLS, or specialty certification) required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience, including senior-level oversight of complex laboratory operations
Proven track record in increasing revenue, expanding outreach efforts, and growing programs within a laboratory or diagnostic services setting
Experience in a high-volume, multi-site, CAP and CLIA-regulated environment required
Solid understanding of regulatory standards such as CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission
Recognized for executive presence, critical thinking, and the ability to influence at the highest levels of an organization
Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
Management Incentive Plan (MIP)
Retirement plans including 403(b) and defined contribution options
Work/life support, including backup dependent care and wellness programs
Generous paid time off and lifestyle benefits
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, and innovating to make high-quality care more accessible and affordable. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute.
ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work. ChristianaCare is rated by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals and is continually ranked among the best in the U.S. in national quality and safety ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 300 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
Annual Compensation Range $145,870.40 - $233,376.00
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Apr 25, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Salary : $145,870 - $233,376