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Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Manager, Surgical Pathology

Lead the way in advancing surgical pathology at MSK.

As Manager of Surgical Pathology, you'll play a key role in enhancing diagnostic precision and supporting groundbreaking cancer care.

Role Overview

• Ensure the efficient daily operation and supervision of technical employees in surgical pathology laboratories (histology, immunohistochemistry) and the morgue, ensuring quality patient care.
• Guide and manage the functions and activities of non faculty employees in the Pathology department by communicating and ensuring compliance with institutional/departmental policies and procedures, quality standards and improvement initiatives, safety standards, and compliance with external legal regulations.
• Hire, discipline, train, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for personnel actions.
• Establish work schedules and priorities to ensure that workflow is controlled, meet the department's needs, and ensure delivery of quality service.
• Develop the operating and capital budgets. Responsible for instituting and maintaining cost control measures, monitoring budget variances, and preparing monthly variance reports.
• Assist in the recommendation/negotiations with vendors regarding the purchase/maintenance of all equipment. Evaluate and recommend the purchase of laboratory supplies, new products, and instrumentation.
• Review/prepare documentation, reports, and records as required for the department to ensure that information is accurate and meets quality standards.
• Maintain and improve professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of trends in patient service and protocols, and to assist in quality improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences or Pathologist Assistant Program required.
• 5+ years of proven management experience required.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Histology Technician or Histology Technologist or Cytotechnologist
• ASCP preferred

Core Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Planning: Proven ability to develop and implement strategies while building consensus and influencing diverse teams to align with organizational goals.
• Financial Stewardship and Process Improvement: Skilled in streamlining processes and optimizing clinical operations to enhance efficiency while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Proficient in using data and analytics to identify solutions, drive performance improvements, and address challenges.
• Adaptability and Change Management: Effective at navigating ambiguity, driving innovation, and implementing organizational change initiatives.
• Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Management: Competence in managing multiple projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Additional Information

• Location: MSK's main hospital campus, 1275 York Avenue, Manhattan.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
• Reports to Associate Director, Surgical Pathology

All applications are due by April 25, 2025.

Pay Range: $145,000.00-$239,300.00 annually

Why Join MSK?

At MSK, we are committed to our mission of ending cancer for life. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change in a dynamic healthcare environment, working alongside world-class professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence.

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