Medical Director & Hematopathologist
Compensation
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Job Description
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package designed to support long-term professional success. This includes a strong base salary complemented by equity participation through a long-term incentive program, annual bonus, and regular merit-based salary increases.
Physicians benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes ample vacation, recognized holidays, and dedicated continuing medical education leave. Ongoing professional development is supported through an annual education stipend.
The organization also covers state licensing fees and may provide sign-on and relocation assistance where applicable. This structure reflects a commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and overall physician well-being.
NeoGenomics is looking for a Medical Director & Hematopathologist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position in Ramsey, NJ with a Monday - Friday work week with rotating weekends.
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary
As a provider of medical diagnostic and prognostic services you will be relied on heavily to advise the VP of Medical Services, CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors regarding all clinical matters and to act as the principal medical liaison to all departments within the organization.
As a member of the senior management team, you will work with other members of the team to help develop profitable growth strategies and serves as the company’s medical conscience to ensure optimal patient care.
You will also manage a diverse group of pathologists who look to the Medical Director to provide leadership and direction, and to actively participate in their training and professional development.
In this role you will also serve as the company’s Laboratory Director, as mandated under regulatory guidelines and supervise clinical processes for testing procedures and review testing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Responsibilities
Advises the VP of Medical Services, CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors regarding all matters of a clinical nature
Manages a diverse group of pathologists, who value a team approach to laboratory medicine with an opportunity to practice in their specialty or sub-specialty
In consultation with the VP of Medical Services, participates in the recruiting and retention of qualified staff pathologists
- Participates in the training, mentoring, and professional development of staff pathologists
- Reviews clinical staff performance to assess productivity and ensure quality care
- Provides medical consultation regarding the clinical management of specific patients
Participates in Department Clinical Workload
Provides effective and efficient administration direction of the laboratory, including budget planning and controls in conjunction with the Finance and Senior Management team
Recommends short- and long-range plans and programs, policies, and procedures to achieve department and organization objectives
Ensures qualified personnel are employed with documented training and/or experience to perform laboratory testing
Provides Educational Direction to Laboratory Staff
Serves as the Laboratory Director and works with the Director for Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and Manager for Quality Systems to ensure the laboratory operates in a manner which is in compliance with CLIA, CAP and State regulations and any other regulatory bodies
Education, Experience & Qualifications
M.D. degree with board certification in Anatomic Pathology & Hematopathology, preferably with subspecialty training/interest and extensive experience in diagnostic surgical pathology and/or hematopathology
- State of New Jersey Medical License and Director license or eligibility for both required
- Eligibility for New York CQ Certification required
- 15 years’ experience in a professional medical capacity
- Extensive experience in solid tumors is required
Reference Laboratory Experience Is a Plus
Proven experience with management, leadership and regulatory responsibility for a group of five or more clinical/laboratory personnel
Proven experience using an automated laboratory information system (LIS) which features on-line transcription and reporting, and electronic signature
Proven track record as a productive member of a multi-disciplinary team, including a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers in senior management
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. degree with board certification in Anatomic Pathology and Hematopathology, along with 15 years of professional medical experience. A New Jersey medical license and eligibility for New York CQ certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in pathology | ranked against 244 Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pathology median $290k (middle half $220k–$364k)354 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pathology listings in New Jersey | 8 active | 244 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology hiring demand | #24 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed |
| New Pathology listings | 80 in the last 30 days | 72 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology pay trend | −10.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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