Medical Director, Section of Transfusion Medicine

Medical Director, Section of Transfusion Medicine

Position Summary: The Transfusion Medicine Medical Director will hold a crucial leadership role in maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and advancing transfusion medicine practices within RWJMS and RWJUH. This faculty member will serve as both a collaborator and leader of the multidisciplinary transfusion team at RWJMS and RWJUH, will be an active participant in the educational programs of the Department, including teaching medical students, residents, and will be expected to engage in productive research activities. The Division is responsible for Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the school’s 650-bed tertiary care core teaching hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.
A comprehensive list of job duties and responsibilities will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process
Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and academic experience.

Salary Details: A minimum of $330,000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Number: 26FA0584

Posting Open Date: 06/08/2026

Posting Close Date: 04/07/2027

Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience

• An MD, DO, or MBBS degree is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in New Jersey.
• Specialty board certification in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Subspecialty board certification in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in blood banking.

Location: Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) - Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screening: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.