Program Director

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Versiti is seeking an experienced physician leader to guide our Comprehensive Center for Bleeding Disorders and federally designated Hemophilia Treatment Center. This is an opportunity to connect clinical excellence, scientific discovery, education, advocacy, and responsible program stewardship under one mission.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President / Chief Medical Officer, the Program Director will shape the Center’s strategic direction and collaborate with medical directors, physicians, researchers, administrative leaders, academic partners, and community organizations. The role will help expand access to high-quality care and advance meaningful innovation for adults affected by hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

The opportunity:• Lead an enterprise-level program at the intersection of patient care, research, education, advocacy, and healthcare stewardship.• Serve as the federal Authorizing Official for Versiti’s 340B-designated Hemophilia Treatment Center.• Build partnerships and infrastructure that strengthen care today while creating new possibilities for the future.• Develop physicians, researchers, trainees, and multidisciplinary leaders who will carry the work forward.

Total Rewards Package

Compensation The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications. Benefits Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

Bring care, science, and stewardship together.

Set the direction:

Establish and execute the long-term vision for the Center and its 340B pharmacy program.

Align clinical care, research, education, advocacy, financial priorities, and talent strategy with Versiti’s mission.

Manage financial and human resources to support sustainable growth and operational effectiveness.

Champion exceptional care:

Promote and administer high-quality, patient-centered care in close partnership with clinical and campus partners including the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital.

Serve as an expert medical resource and advocate for patients, families, clinicians, and the bleeding-disorders community.

Contribute to clinical standards, treatment guidelines, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Steward the 340B program:

Provide strategic, clinical, financial, operational, and regulatory oversight of the 340B pharmacy program.

Oversee applicable grant submissions and reporting, including budgets, program income, training, publications, and required documentation.

Ensure alignment with requirements governing 340B programs and hemophilia treatment centers.

Advance discovery and academic impact:

Lead and participate in clinical and applied research and scholarly publication.

Oversee 340B-supported research initiatives and data requirements through leadership of the CCBD Research Director.

Strengthen collaboration across the Center, Versiti Blood Research Institute, academic partners, and professional networks.

Build leaders and capability:

Mentor and develop medical directors, physicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative leaders.

Create an environment of trust, shared accountability, learning, and collaboration.

Support recruitment, onboarding, performance, and professional growth across the program.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will combine recognized clinical expertise with the ability to lead across complex clinical, research, academic, regulatory, and financial environments.

Education/licensure

M.D. or D.O. Degree required

Board certified in internal medicine or medicine/pediatrics at the time of hire.

Board certification or board eligibility in hematology, with certification required within 120 days of hire.

Current Wisconsin licensure, or eligibility to obtain Wisconsin licensure within 3 months of hire, required.

Experience

At least 10 years of experience in hematology and the care of adult patients with hemophilia and bleeding disorders required.

4-6 years Scientific, medical, and/or management positions of increasing responsibility during career in medicine, research or academic medicine with focus in hematology required

4-6 years Qualified Principal Investigator who has completed a variety of studies including investigator- initiated, industry sponsored, and foundation supported required

4-6 years Successful track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific publications and/or contributions to books required

4-6 years Demonstrated success in serving as an active contributor to Hemophilia Treatment Center programs required

4-6 years Participation in peer review of manuscripts and grants required

4-6 years Demonstrated capacity for leadership as evidenced by serving on, organizing and/or leading scientific program committees for scientific conferences, editorial boards of journals, administrative and executive committees of national and international societies, or other equivalent activities required

4-6 years National reputation as an authority in hemophilia and bleeding disorder care required

4-6 years Proven leader with experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports and trainees required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent working knowledge of hematology, and closely related fields required

Expertise in state, federal and national regulations and standards as they apply to hemophilia/bleeding disorder care, clinical entities, human subject research, and 340B programs required

Proven leadership skills: ability to earn respect of others and is a role model to others, possesses exceptional judgment and decision making skills, accepts and supports change and challenges, is results-oriented required

Strong mentoring skills including the ability to be an effective teacher and a coach, the ability to motivate and give constructive feedback, the ability to be nonjudgmental and an active listener, the ability to problem solve required

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use and to be understood in English required

Possesses high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty required

Demonstrated commitment to own personal development and learning and the ability and enthusiasm to share knowledge with others required

Demonstrated commitment to the shared mission, vision and values of Versiti required

Licenses and Certifications

Board certified in internal medicine and/or pediatrics upon hire required

Board certified/board eligible in hematology within 120 Days required

Current Wisconsin medical license upon hire required

Tools and Technology

Personal Computer required

Telephone/Cell Phone required