Senior Medical Director

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Under the direction of the Sr. Vice President, MSI, and CMO is responsible for providing medical direction to assigned areas and for acting as a leader and mentor to Associate Medical Directors. The Medical Director is a seasoned physician.

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Serves as medical and/or scientific director for Versiti Blood Operations, Diagnostic Laboratory or Applied Research Laboratory.
• Provides medical direction for area of transfusion medicine as needed.
• Consults with regional and out-of-region physicians regarding issues of laboratory testing, laboratory medicine and/or transfusion medicine.
• Participates in clinical and/or applied research at Versiti and publishes in peer reviewed journals.
• Fosters education of medical and lay people through leading Versiti educational responsibilities and activities.
• Together with other Versiti physicians, provides medical direction to Therapeutic Services, Blood Services, and CCBD (Comprehensive Center for Bleeding Disorders).
• Maintains a high level of professional expertise in transfusion medicine, hematology, and other areas of medical expertise.
• Serves on and/or chairs regional and national committees.
• Serves as an expert medical resource due to high level of expertise and experience; shares knowledge with and teaches others whenever the opportunity presents itself and actively seeks out opportunities to impart knowledge.
• Provides leadership and serves as a mentor to Medical Directors and Associate Medical Directors; shares knowledge, skills, information and perspective to foster their personal and professional learning and growth.
• Assists with recruitment of physicians and fellows to fill positions when indicated.
• Assists with training new Medical Directors and Associates.
• Provides input into performance appraisal for Medical Directors and Associates.
• Provides broad level of medical consultation to the organization as needed to address issues.
• Leads and/or participates in academic programs of the Medical College of Wisconsin and other academic institutions as needed.
• Upholds the customer service standards, confidentiality and management philosophy of Versiti.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• M.D. or D.O. Degree required

Experience

• A minimum of 15 years' experience in transfusion medicine, hematology, or related field required
• Scientific, medical, and/or management positions of increasing responsibility during career in medicine, research or academic medicine with focus in transfusion medicine and hematology required
• Successful track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific publications and/or contributions to books required
• Demonstrated success in serving as an active contributor to clinical research programs required
• Participation in peer review of manuscripts and grants required
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership as evidenced by serving on, organizing and/or leading scientific program committees for scientific conferences, editorial boards of journals, administrative and executive committees of national and international societies, or other equivalent activities required
• National reputation as an authority in transfusion medicine and hematology required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent working knowledge of transfusion medicine, hematology, and closely related fields
• Expertise in state, federal and national regulations and standards as they apply to transfusion medicine (i.e. FDA--Food and Drug Administration, AABB--American Association of Blood Banks)
• Proven leadership skills: ability to earn respect of others and is a role model to others, possesses exceptional judgment and decision making skills, accepts and supports change and challenges, is results-oriented
• Strong mentoring skills including the ability to be an effective teacher and a coach, the ability to motivate and give constructive feedback, the ability to be nonjudgmental and an active listener, the ability to problem solve
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use and to be understood in English
• Possesses high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal development and learning and the ability and enthusiasm to share knowledge with others
• Demonstrated commitment to the shared mission, vision and values of BCW

Licenses and Certifications

• Board certified in fields of internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesiology, and/or pathology; board certified/board eligible in hematology required
• Board certified in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine (American Board of Pathology--ABP) required
• Current Wisconsin medical license required

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer required
• Telephone/Cell Phone required