Senior Vice President of Operations

Senior Vice President of OperationsClin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics are committed to diagnostic excellence, operational integrity, and strong partnerships with the healthcare community. Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics are seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations to provide executive operational leadership for the organization. This position reports directly to the Clin-Path Board of Directors and is responsible for partnering with the Board to develop, refine, and execute operational strategy in support of organizational goals, Board direction, and long-term sustainability.This is a highly operational leadership role responsible for supporting day-to-day and long-term business operations across a physician-owned private practice pathology group and affiliated laboratory operations. The Senior Vice President of Operations will work collaboratively with physician leadership, laboratory leadership, information technology, finance and accounting, human resources, billing partners, vendors, clients, and other business partners to support operational effectiveness and organizational alignment.This role requires strong healthcare operations experience, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate Board priorities into practical operational plans. An understanding of finance and business performance is important; however, the Controller serves as the primary finance and accounting leader. The Senior Vice President of Operations will partner closely with the Controller to ensure operational decisions are financially informed and aligned with organizational goals.The Senior Vice President of Operations will also work closely with Pathology Billing Services and Pathology Specialists of Arizona when operationally necessary or in the best interest of Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics. This role does not provide direct operational oversight of Pathology Billing Services or Pathology Specialists of Arizona unless specifically approved by the appropriate governing body.This role is designed to operate with a meaningful level of autonomy in leading day-to-day operations, while remaining within the authority delegated by the Clin-Path Board of Directors. The role works through established governance, approval, and reporting processes to support appropriate checks, balances, and organizational alignment.Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:Serve as the senior operational executive for Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics.Partner with the Clin-Path Board of Directors to establish, refine, and execute organizational vision and strategic priorities.Translate Board direction into actionable operational plans, timelines, and performance expectations.Provide regular updates to the Board regarding operations, performance, risks, opportunities, and key initiatives.Support day-to-day and long-term operational planning across assigned departments and business functions.Identify operational barriers and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency, service delivery, quality, and sustainability.Lead cross-functional initiatives that support business growth, operational stability, and organizational effectiveness.Promote accountability, follow-through, communication, and operational discipline across departments.Work collaboratively with department leaders to identify operational needs, remove barriers, and support practical solutions.Promote consistency and accountability while respecting the functional expertise of each department leader.Support coordination between physician practice operations, laboratory operations, administrative operations, information technology, finance, human resources, and business partners.Establish operational goals and performance indicators to measure progress and outcomes.Monitor organizational performance and recommend operational adjustments as needed.Ensure operational decisions are made in the best interest of Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or related field required.Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, laboratory operations, physician practice management, or a related healthcare environment required.Demonstrated experience leading complex operations in a multi-department or multi-site healthcare setting.Experience managing leaders and cross-functional business functions.Experience with vendor management, contract negotiations, and external business relationships.Strong understanding of healthcare operations, compliance, budgeting, and performance management.Practical financial acumen, including the ability to understand budgets, financial reports, operational metrics, and cost drivers.Strong executive-level operational leadership skills.Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively with physicians, Board members, employees, vendors, consultants, and external partners.Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.Preferred qualifications:Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.Experience in pathology, clinical laboratory operations, anatomic pathology, or physician-owned medical practice environments preferred.Experience working with hospital systems, managed care partners, third-party billing companies, and healthcare vendors preferred.C-Suite experience in operations strongly preferred, such as COO, CAO, CEO, or equivalent.Experience working with Boards, physician leadership, or executive committees preferred.Strong understanding of revenue cycle operations and healthcare financial reporting preferred.Physical/mental demands, environment:Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.Ability to travel locally between company locations and business partner locations as required.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive business, employee, financial, contract, and patient-related information.Frequent interaction with physicians, Board members, executive leaders, employees, vendors, consultants, hospital and health system representatives, and external business partners.Equipment used:Computer and standard office equipmentMicrosoft Office SuiteFinancial, operational, billing, HR, and reporting systemsVideo conferencing and communication platformsTelephone and mobile communication devicesWork environment:This position operates in a professional healthcare, laboratory, and office environment. The role requires frequent interaction with physicians, Board members, executive leaders, employees, vendors, consultants, hospital and health system representatives, and external business partners.The position may require travel between Clin-Path locations, hospital or client sites, business meetings, and other locations as needed.Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.Benefits:Clin-Path Associates offers nationally competitive compensation and benefits. Our benefits program provides a comprehensive array of services to our employees, including but not limited to:Health insurance, primarily covered by the companyDental insurance, 100% covered by the companyVision insurancePaid time offRetirement contributions through 401(k)Flexible spending account (FSA)