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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Demonstrates expertise in transfusion medicine and blood banking, providing clinical consultation and developing policies for donor eligibility and safety. Possesses strong leadership skills in managing patient service programs and regulatory operations within blood centers.

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M.D. Or D.O. DegreeBoard Certification In Blood Banking/Transfusion MedicineImmunohematology ExpertiseClinical Consultation SkillsPatient Service Program Management

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Hard Skills

Transfusion MedicineBlood BankingImmunohematologyRed Cell SerologyAntibody IdentificationCompatibility TestingTherapeutic ApheresisStem Cell CollectionPerioperative Autologous Cell SalvagePatient Blood Management

Soft Skills

Effective Presentation SkillsTeam CollaborationSound JudgmentPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In Internal MedicineBoard Certification In PediatricsBoard Certification In Clinical PathologyCurrent State Licenses

Industry Keywords

CLIA Laboratory DirectorDonor ManagementRecipient Adverse ReactionsSuspect Product InvestigationsOperational SystemsContinuing Medical EducationRegulated Blood Center OperationsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationRegenerative Medicine

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 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
Notify leadership and coordinate with the Donor and Client Support Center for timely completion, documentation, and reporting
Develop new theories and solutions, conduct research on emerging topics, and provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers
Travel periodically and work onsite within the designated region as needed

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
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 Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota, or Wisconsin; nearby markets may be considered
Must be willing to travel periodically and complete 8–10 hours of onsite work per week
Current board certification or eligibility in blood banking/transfusion medicine is highly desirable
Fellowship training or significant experience in stem cell and cellular therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and/or regenerative medicine is advantageous

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
Remote work flexibility
Professional development and training opportunities