Location: Brampton, ON
The Medical Director, Laboratory Services (Medical Director) is responsible for the
medical leadership of the National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory where they
serve as the licensed Medical Director. The Medical Director is also responsible for the
medical leadership of the donor testing laboratories (blood group serologic testing) and
patient testing immunohematology laboratories, all of which may have licensed Medical
Directors. The Medical Director is also responsible for the appropriate staffing, leadership,
and the effective management of the physician staff, who are engaged primarily in
laboratory support, and will ensure adherence to organizational processes and objectives.
The position plays a major role in supporting excellence and innovation in laboratory
services at Canadian Blood Services to meet the needs of patients at the request of treating
physicians. As a member of the senior management team, the Medical Director works
closely with the Director, Testing and the Associate Director, Microbiology to lead and
influence the medical aspects of operational and reference laboratory services, as well as
the operational staff in the laboratories. Finally, the Medical Director is tasked with leading
and influencing policy and strategy discussions related to laboratory services at Canadian
Blood Services.
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