Medical Director, Genetics Laboratory

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description & RequirementsMedical Director, Genetics Laboratory

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $315,000.00 - $350,000.00

Our organization is in search of a physician or an experienced laboratory leader to take on the role of Medical Director for the Genetic Testing Laboratories within the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. This position presents an exciting chance to join a well-established and rapidly expanding academic laboratory, contributing to its next phase of development in clinical diagnostics and genomics.

Located within the School of Medicine, the laboratory serves patients throughout our health system and across the state. With a growing demand for genetic testing and robust collaboration among clinical and research teams, this program offers a vibrant and supportive atmosphere with significant opportunities for making a difference.

In this position, you will collaborate with current leadership to steer the lab's operations, strategy, and overall vision. Responsibilities will include supporting the development and expansion of tests, working closely with clinical and health system partners, and assisting with processes related to billing, approvals, and the launch of new services. The role is adaptable and can be tailored to leverage your strengths, whether they lie in operational leadership, clinical expertise, or strategic growth.

We are looking for candidates who are board-certified or board-eligible MD, MD/PhD, or PhD, with a background in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and/or clinical laboratory management. The ideal applicant should be collaborative, flexible, and comfortable navigating a complex academic and healthcare environment, with a passion for fostering program growth and evolution.

Indianapolis, Indiana, offers an attractive blend of professional opportunities, affordability, and quality of life. As one of the Midwest's prominent healthcare and life sciences centers, Indianapolis provides physician faculty with access to a thriving economy, major health systems, and a robust academic landscape.

Known as the "Amateur Sports Capital of the World" and the 12th-largest city in the United States, Indianapolis serves as the capital of Indiana and boasts a wide array of cultural and historical attractions. As the headquarters for the NCAA and home to top-tier NFL and NBA teams, along with the famous Indy 500, this city is a prime destination for sports enthusiasts. Additionally, it features numerous parks, performing arts venues, museums, and the Indianapolis Zoo. The city also hosts various annual festivals, including the Indy Jazz Fest and the Indiana State Fair.

Our organization is dedicated to being recognized as a trusted, innovative, and influential partner in assisting healthcare organizations to deliver quality patient care that continually evolves, making healthcare more human, effective, and attainable.

We are a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on addressing the most significant challenges facing healthcare organizations today. Our approach optimizes labor resources, enhances operating margins, and provides technologies to broaden the reach of care.