Director, Business Operations - Pathology & Immunology

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108



Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology & Immunology at WashU Medicine seeks a collaborative and strategic business leader to serve as Director, Business Operation – Genomic and Molecular Pathology (GMP). Responsible for managing, directing, and executing strategies that support the growth, financial sustainability, and operational expansion of genomic and molecular diagnostic testing. Partners with GMP Division faculty, laboratory leadership, departmental leadership, and hospital stakeholders to coordinate financial, billing, reimbursement, contracting, and business development initiatives across organizational boundaries.

Job Description

• Strategic Growth: Develops and implements short- and long-term business strategies for genomic and molecular diagnostic services, identifying opportunities to expand testing within the health system and through external strategic partnerships.
• Financial Analysis & Performance: In conjunction with departmental finance teams, develops business cases, financial models, and operational metrics for new tests, instrumentation, and programs. Monitors financial performance to manage controllable losses related to test utilization, workflow, and reagent costs.
• Budgeting & Operations: Prepares, coordinates, and prioritizes financial operations for the division's operating budget, overseeing annual budget preparation and quarterly reporting while working collaboratively with the departmental finance team.
• Reimbursement Strategy: Works with laboratory leadership, revenue-cycle teams, and managed-care teams to develop and assess payer reimbursement strategies, covering coding, pricing, coverage policies, and changes in the market environment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Establishes and maintains productive relationships with clinical laboratories, physicians, and service-line leaders to better understand diagnostic needs and support shared-responsibility institutional functions.
• Expansion Planning: Partners with departmental leadership to develop a long-term laboratory growth plan, assessing testing volumes, capacity requirements, space, staffing, technology, and capital asset needs.
• Contracts & Agreements: Evaluates, supports, and helps negotiate strategic laboratory relationships, collaborations, service agreements, and contracts in partnership with institutional/departmental legal, finance, and contracting teams.
• Committee Representation: Represents the GMP Division on appropriate departmental, School of Medicine, hospital, and health-system committees related to laboratory strategy, growth, and financial performance.

Working Conditions

• Job Location: Normal office environment.
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or a table.
• Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Financial Accounting, Budgeting, And Auditing (7 Years), Supervisory (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Certified Management Accountant - Institute of Management Accountants, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Automation, Financial Modeling, Genomic Analysis, Health Administration, Higher Education Administration, Information Integration, Interpersonal Communication, Matrix Management, Molecular Diagnostics, Organization Administration, Organizational Integration, Organizational Vision, Professional Standards, Reimbursement Strategies, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Sound Judgment, Strategic Planning, Written Communication

Grade

G17

Salary Range

$110,300.00 - $194,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.