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Position: Senior Vice President of Operations
Company: Clin-Path Associates, PLC | Clin-Path Diagnostics, LLC
Department: Executive Operations
Reports To: Clin-Path Board of Directors
Hours: Full-Time Executive Leadership Position (Day Shift)

Clin-Path Associates, PLC is a physician-owned private practice pathology group that has been serving Arizona communities for more than 50 years. Clin-Path provides pathology services in partnership with hospitals, healthcare systems, physicians, and other healthcare organizations throughout the state.

Clin-Path Diagnostics, LLC supports the organization through laboratory operations and diagnostic services that are critical to high-quality patient care. Together, Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics are committed to diagnostic excellence, operational integrity, and strong partnerships with the healthcare community.

Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics are seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations to provide executive operational leadership for the organization. This position reports directly to the Clin-Path Board of Directors and is responsible for partnering with the Board to develop, refine, and execute operational strategy in support of organizational goals, Board direction, and long-term sustainability.

This is a highly operational leadership role responsible for supporting day-to-day and long-term business operations across a physician-owned private practice pathology group and affiliated laboratory operations. The Senior Vice President of Operations will work collaboratively with physician leadership, laboratory leadership, information technology, finance and accounting, human resources, billing partners, vendors, clients, and other business partners to support operational effectiveness and organizational alignment.

This role requires strong healthcare operations experience, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate Board priorities into practical operational plans. An understanding of finance and business performance is important; however, the Controller serves as the primary finance and accounting leader. The Senior Vice President of Operations will partner closely with the Controller to ensure operational decisions are financially informed and aligned with organizational goals.

The Senior Vice President of Operations will also work closely with Pathology Billing Services and Pathology Specialists of Arizona when operationally necessary or in the best interest of Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics. This role does not provide direct operational oversight of Pathology Billing Services or Pathology Specialists of Arizona unless specifically approved by the appropriate governing body.

This role is designed to operate with a meaningful level of autonomy in leading day-to-day operations, while remaining within the authority delegated by the Clin-Path Board of Directors. The role works through established governance, approval, and reporting processes to support appropriate checks, balances, and organizational alignment.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the senior operational executive for Clin-Path Associates and Clin-Path Diagnostics.
• Partner with the Clin-Path Board of Directors to establish, refine, and execute organizational vision and strategic priorities.
• Translate Board direction into actionable operational plans, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Provide regular updates to the Board regarding operations, performance, risks, opportunities, and key initiatives.
• Support day-to-day and long-term operational planning across assigned departments and business functions.
• Identify operational barriers and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency, service delivery, quality, and sustainability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that support business growth, operational stability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Promote accountability, follow-through, communication, and operational discipline across departments.