Pathology Physician

Lead a high-impact academic laboratory enterprise

Shape strategy, mentorship, and innovation at a nationally recognized medical center

Advance laboratory medicine in a thriving, future-focused organization

Step into a rare leadership opportunity at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where academic excellence, clinical impact, and innovation converge. The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology seeks a physician leader to serve as Director of the Division of Laboratory Medicine . This role offers the chance to guide a well-established, high-performing division while helping shape its next phase of growth.

Reporting to the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, you will lead the clinical, academic, and educational missions of laboratory medicine across the enterprise. You will partner with operational leadership, mentor a diverse faculty, and steward laboratory strategy during a period of expansion, including new laboratory space and increased reference testing opportunities. This is an opportunity to step into a strong foundation, bring vision to a respected program, and influence care delivery across one of the nations leading academic medical centers.

Opportunity Highlights

Lead the Division of Laboratory Medicine within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology

Provide strategic oversight for clinical, academic, and educational programs spanning nine laboratory service lines

Mentor and develop a faculty of 28 physicians and scientists with varied experience levels

Serve as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Medical Director for Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories across the health system

Collaborate closely with a dyad operational partner to support quality, efficiency, and growth

Oversee laboratory medicine within a large, complex academic medical center environment

Step into a program that is operationally strong, stable, and positioned for continued expansion

Help guide insourcing strategies and reference laboratory growth at enterprise scale

Practice in newly built, state-of-the-art laboratory space as facilities continue to expand

Community Information

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt offers access to a vibrant, growing metropolitan area known for opportunity, culture, and livability. Nashville blends big-city energy with approachable neighborhoods, short commutes, and a strong sense of community.

U.S. News & World Report named Nashville among the Best Places to Live in Tennessee and Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S.

Nashville holds an Overall Livability Score of 78, earning A+ grades for amenities and commute

Niche reports an overall B+ grade for Nashville, highlighting strong jobs, diversity, and nightlife (2025)

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.EOE/Vets/Disabled.