Manager, Surgical Pathology

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the way in advancing surgical pathology at MSK. As Manager, Surgical Pathology, you’ll play a key role in enhancing diagnostic precision and supporting groundbreaking cancer care. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree from a program with a major in biology, chemistry, or the physical sciences registered by the NYSED (or equivalent to NYSED registered program); AND an advanced certificate from a college or university credit-bearing program, as evidenced on an official transcript/marksheets, in clinical laboratory technology registered as licensure qualifying at the time of graduation (or equivalent to NYSED registered program) preferred
• Histopathology experience (including 5 years at the supervisory level), specifically: histological and immunohistochemical processes, special stains, and specimen dissection.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Histology Technician or Histology Technologist or Cytotechnologist
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP preferred
• Experience in a CAP-accredited surgical pathology laboratory
• IHC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and supervise technical staff in the Histology, IHC and Cytology laboratories and the morgue, ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and adherence to institutional policies and standards.
• Hire, discipline, train, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for personnel actions
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees