Vice President Digital Pathology

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Position Summary The Vice President - Digital Pathology is responsible for establishing and executing the enterprise-wide digital pathology strategy, technology roadmap, operational excellence initiatives, and innovation agenda. This executive leader oversees all aspects of Digital Pathology operations, including slide digitization, image quality control, image management, case distribution, workflow optimization, clinical validation programs, software implementation and adoption, data science partnerships, AI-enabled pathology initiatives, and digital transformation efforts across the organization.

The Vice President provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure a scalable, compliant, and future-ready digital pathology ecosystem that supports clinical diagnostics, research, pharmaceutical partnerships, and advanced computational pathology capabilities. This role serves as the senior executive responsible for driving technology innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, quality excellence, and business growth.

The Vice President partners closely with Executive Leadership, Medical Directors, Pathologists, Laboratory Operations, Information Technology, Data Science, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and external technology partners to advance the organization's digital pathology vision and capabilities.

Job Responsibilities Provides strategic and operational leadership for the entire Digital Pathology organization, including Digital Pathology Operations, Technology, Validation, Quality, Data Science partnerships, and Digital Transformation initiatives.

Develops and executes the enterprise Digital Pathology strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision aligned with organizational objectives.

Oversees all Digital Pathology operations including slide scanning, image quality control, archival scanning, image management, workflow distribution, and operational performance.

Establishes enterprise-wide operational metrics, KPIs, quality indicators, and service level agreements to ensure consistent performance and scalability.

Directs enterprise software implementation efforts involving digital pathology platforms, image management systems, workflow tools, AI applications, and laboratory integrations.

Oversees the planning, execution, documentation, and governance of clinical validation programs for digital pathology technologies, software platforms, image analysis tools, AI applications, and workflow enhancements.

Ensures compliance with CLIA, CAP, New York State, ISO, FDA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements related to digital pathology operations and technology.

Partners with Data Science, Bioinformatics, Product Development, and Technology teams to establish and advance computational pathology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Develops key strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support digital pathology innovation, technology advancement, and business growth initiatives.

Builds and maintains executive-level partnerships with scanner manufacturers, software vendors, AI developers, technology providers, and other strategic partners.

Leads vendor selection, contract negotiations, performance management, and long-term technology…