Chief of Clinical Pathology for Temple University Health System & Medical Director of Clinical Laboratories at Temple University
Job at a glance
Job description
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University invites applications for an accomplished leader to serve as Chief of Clinical Pathology for Temple University Health System (TUHS) and Medical Director of Clinical Laboratories for Temple University Hospital – Health Sciences Campus and TUH – Jeanes Campus.
A Mission-Driven Culture
Temple is defined by a deep commitment to health equity, community-focused care, and academic excellence. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and service to our diverse patient population.
Faculty and clinical leaders are valued for their ability to foster an inclusive environment, mentor trainees, and champion innovation across the health system.
We take pride in being an institution where everyone’s voice matters—from frontline technologists to system-level leaders. As a key member of this community, the Chief of Clinical Pathology plays a central role in shaping the standards, values, and performance of our laboratories.
Leadership Across Multiple Campuses
This role is strategically designed for an individual who thrives on systemwide impact. TUHS includes laboratories at:
- Temple University Hospital – Health Sciences Campus
- TUH – Jeanes Campus
- TUH – Episcopal Campus
- TUH – Chestnut Hill Hospital
- TUH – Women’s and Families Hospital
Leading across multiple sites offers the opportunity to:
- Harmonize quality and performance across the system
- Build cohesive teams across varied laboratory environments
- Ensure consistent, high-reliability operations
- Implement shared technologies, workflows, and testing strategies
- Strengthen a unified culture of safety, service, and continuous improvement
This is a highly visible leadership role that directly influences laboratory excellence across the entire health system.
About the Clinical Laboratories
- 4.5M+ tests annually with significant complexity and diversity.
- Ten subspecialty divisions led by experienced MD/PhD scientists, including Hematology, Special Coagulation, Molecular Diagnostics, Transfusion Medicine, Immunogenetics, Microbiology, Chemistry, and more.
- Advanced capabilities including high-throughput molecular platforms, next-generation sequencing, MALDI-TOF, and fully automated chemistry technologies.
Job Responsibilities
Provide systemwide leadership and oversight for all areas of clinical pathology.
Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance across all TUHS laboratories (JCAHO, CAP, FDA, CMS, OSHA) and lead system wide inspections.
Drive alignment, standardization, and integration across multiple campuses.
Partner with the Chair to establish strategic priorities and capital plans.
Promote a culture of quality, safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Support education, training, and professional development within a major academic medical center.
Qualifications
MD, DO, or MD/PhD (or equivalent).
Board Certification in Clinical Pathology.
-Academic credentials for appointment at Associate or Full Professor.
-≥5 years of leadership experience in academic or high‑complexity laboratories.
-Strong preference for expertise in Hematopathology or Transfusion Medicine.
-Demonstrated success leading within multi‑site, matrixed environments.
-Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure.