Vice President System Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Product Line Services

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in a Chemical, Physical, Biologic Science, Medical Technology, or Clinical
• Laboratory Science is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive laboratory leadership including director level responsibility in a complex CAP accredited laboratory is required.
• Exceptional business acumen including experience in contracting or group purchasing is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for written, verbal, presentation and digital communication required. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certification as a MLS/MT(ASCP), CLS (NCA), or equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION DESIRED:

• Masters degree in business or health related field is strongly preferred. Structured training in Lean is strongly preferred.

PREFERRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE

Drive:  Capacity to channel energy to achieve personal and professional goals with a focus on continual innovation and improvement.

Intellectual Acumen: Strong desire to continually search for new information and the ability to adapt to new situations.  Desire for continuous learning and has the ability to think in a multi-faceted way to achieve results.

Relationships: Ability to establish and develop relationships and understand the value of effective communication. The courage to seek and ask the right questions and to recognize and understand the importance of listening and building trust.

Focus:  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires results. Ability to accept, adapt, and drive continuous improvement, change, and innovation. Makes decisions using filters such as:

• Quality and Safety
• Compassionate Care
•  Memorable Experiences
• Efficiency and entrepreneurship

Individualized Approach: Recognizes that each person is unique and seeks to know individuals and their uniqueness.

Growth Orientation: Ability to identify top talent and to develop it. Understands that growth takes place because of the people in the organization. Ability to select the right talent for the right position. Gives employees the knowledge, tools and support needed to make a contribution that gives meaning to their lives every day. Empowers employees and recognizes them for their contributions.

Response to Negativity: Ability to replace negativity with positive suggestions and discuss negative situations in private (one-on-one) and never before a group. Understands the importance of being positive when building teams.

Executive Skill:  Drives the creation of goals and a vision. Capacity to lead and persuade others to accept established goals and values. Selects the right talent to ensure the success of the organization. Creates an environment of continual process improvement responsive to the needs of the customer.

EXPECTED PERFORMANCE, BEHAVIORS AND RESULTS

The "Henry Ford Experience": (Must demonstrate a commitment to Service Excellence and creating The Henry Ford Experience by):

• Creating first impressions, memorable moments and impressions that fulfill the expressed and unexpressed wishes and needs of patients and family members.
• Valuing patients and family members as partners in their care.
• Providing outstanding clinical outcomes.
• Having world-class processes in place.
• Delivering high-touch care that is reliable, responsive and coordinated.
• Focusing on constant innovation and creating improvements
• Celebrating our diversity with sensitivity and understanding.
• Embracing the idea that we are all owners of our health system.

Performance Results: (The level of success in role is measured by the degree that one meets and/or exceeds the established goals in the following areas):

• Production metrics to achieve group performance awards/annual incentive compensation
• Quality and safety goals and/or results
• Improvements and innovation goals and initiatives
• Engagement results for employees and patients
• Performance measures as determined
• People/Talent Investment goals and commitments
• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and both the health system and service line