Medical Director

American Red Cross

. Provide medical consultation in transfusion medicine, blood banking, and patient services to hospital customers .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in transfusion medicine and blood banking, with a strong focus on clinical consultation, donor management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to develop policies and procedures while providing leadership and education in patient services and blood component safety.

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M.D. Or D.O. DegreeBoard Certification In Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Or Clinical PathologyImmunohematology ExpertiseClinical Consultation On Complex CasesStem Cell And Cellular Therapy Experience

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Hard Skills

Transfusion MedicineBlood BankingImmunohematologyRed Cell SerologyAntibody IdentificationCompatibility TestingPatient Blood ManagementTherapeutic ApheresisStem Cell Collection And ProcessingRegulated Blood Center Operations

Soft Skills

Effective Presentation SkillsTeam CollaborationSound JudgmentPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Current State LicensesSpecialty Boards

Industry Keywords

Blood Component SafetyDonor EligibilityPatient ServicesClinical ConsultationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical consultation in transfusion medicine, blood banking, and patient services to hospital customers
Maintain supportive relationships with hospital customers
Provide continuing medical education on the safe and effective use of blood components
Interact with external customers and internal audiences and participate on relevant committees
Direct patient service programs, including therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection and processing, perioperative autologous cell salvage, and patient blood management
Direct medical aspects of regulated blood center operations, including collections, donor management, recipient adverse reactions, suspect product investigations, and other operational systems
Develop procedures, policies, and position statements on donor eligibility and safety, component quality, and transfusion practice
Serve as CLIA Laboratory Director for regulated collection activities and specialized laboratories
Investigate concerns and complaints related to donor complications, recipient transfusions, customer service, and hospital relationships
Coordinate with the Donor and Client Support Center to ensure timely completion, documentation, and reporting
Develop new theories and solutions and conduct research on emerging topics
Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers
Travel periodically and maintain onsite presence within the designated region

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D. or D.O. degree with post-graduate training/specialization in blood banking/transfusion medicine required
Must currently be board certified or eligible in internal medicine, pediatrics or clinical pathology
Current state licenses, certifications, and specialty boards may be required
Minimum 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in immunohematology, including red cell serology, antibody identification, and compatibility testing, required
Working knowledge of immunohematology principles and laboratory practices
Ability to provide expert clinical consultation on complex immunohematologic cases
Effective presentation skills
Ability to set priorities and apply sound judgment
Ability to work on a team
Must be willing to reside in or near Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, or Georgia; open to strong candidates in other nearby markets
Must be willing to travel and work onsite 8–10 hours per week
Fellowship training or significant experience in stem cell and cellular therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and/or regenerative medicine is advantageous
Experience in blood banking/transfusion medicine, blood center operations, or medical/scientific research is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO + Holidays
401K with 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path
Flexible employment arrangements