Interpath Laboratory

Chief of Strategic Partnerships - Pacific Northwest

Location US-WA-Kennewick
Job ID
2025-6368
# Positions
1
Category
Sales
Schedule
24/7 365
Travel
Yes

Job Description

Chief of Strategic Partnerships
Industry: Clinical and Anatomic Laboratory Services
Territory: Pacific Northwest

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Drive Growth. Build Influence. Transform Healthcare.

Are you a strategic powerhouse with deep industry connections, a creative problem-solver who thrives on forging influential partnerships? Interpath Laboratory is seeking a Chief of Strategic Partnerships—a visionary leader who will spearhead innovative collaborations, drive substantial business growth, and redefine the role of laboratory services in healthcare. This is not a traditional sales role. It’s about influence, thought leadership, and being an indispensable partner to healthcare organizations looking for game-changing laboratory solutions.

Why Interpath?

We are a fast-growing, independent clinical and anatomic laboratory service provider, committed to innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Our mission is to partner with healthcare organizations to provide high-value diagnostic services that improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. If you’re ready to lead at the highest level, shape industry-defining partnerships, and make a lasting impact, this is the role for you. View our Video.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Growth & Business Development

  • Identify market opportunities and industry shifts to position Interpath for long-term expansion.

  • Develop customized laboratory solutions that enhance service quality and drive profitability.

  • Lead high-value negotiations and secure transformative partnerships with hospital systems, independent physician groups, insurance corporations, IDNs, large employers, and FQHCs.

  • Leverage emerging healthcare models such as value-based care, population health management, and precision medicine to optimize client operations and drive test volume growth.

Relationship Cultivation & Executive Influence

  • Establish and nurture high-level relationships across the healthcare industry, focusing on decision-makers and influencers in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Advise C-suite leaders and industry partners on innovative diagnostic strategies that enhance clinical and financial outcomes.

  • Engage in exclusive industry events, summits, and leadership forums to represent Interpath as a trusted, forward-thinking partner.

  • Foster strategic collaborations that bring new service models and revenue streams to life.

Industry Leadership & Brand Elevation

  • Serve as a recognized thought leader, contributing to influential discussions on laboratory services, healthcare transformation, and cost-effective diagnostic solutions.

  • Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to ensure Interpath remains a leader in laboratory partnerships.

  • Represent Interpath at key conferences, advisory boards, and private networking events to expand influence and opportunity.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Highly connected executive with deep relationships across the clinical and anatomic laboratory industry.

  • Proven strategic thinker who can identify inefficiencies, develop innovative solutions, and execute high-impact initiatives.

  • Dynamic communicator and influencer with the ability to navigate C-suite discussions and close high-stakes deals.

  • Expertise in value-based care models, reimbursement strategies, and laboratory operations.

  • Strong business acumen with a track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing operational efficiencies.

What We Offer:

  • A rare opportunity to drive real change in the laboratory services space.

  • High-level industry engagement, including participation in exclusive think tanks and leadership forums.

  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to strategic impact.

  • An autonomous, executive-level role with the ability to shape Interpath’s future in laboratory partnerships.

If you’re a highly influential, well-connected leader in the Pacific Northwest who thrives on solving complex challenges and building game-changing partnerships, we want to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in healthcare business development, strategic partnerships, or executive-level sales.

  • Extensive network within the clinical and anatomic laboratory industry, with established relationships among healthcare executives.

  • Strong understanding of laboratory operations, reimbursement models, value-based care, and quality initiatives.

  • Proven ability to engage in C-suite discussions and drive strategic business outcomes.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of identifying inefficiencies and delivering innovative solutions.

  • Demonstrated success in securing high-value contracts and partnerships.

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.

  • Ability to travel extensively as needed to build and maintain relationships.

About Us

Interpath Laboratory is a leading, full-service independent clinical and anatomic laboratory, providing cutting-edge diagnostic solutions to healthcare providers across the Pacific Northwest. With a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, service, and innovation, we offer a broad spectrum of testing services designed to support patient care, enhance clinical decision-making, and drive better health outcomes.

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Interpath Laboratory has grown to become a trusted partner for hospitals, physician groups, independent healthcare organizations, employers, and government health agencies. We take pride in our commitment to scientific excellence, advanced laboratory technologies, and outstanding customer service.

Our team of highly skilled pathologists, laboratory scientists, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to ensure that our partners receive the most reliable and timely diagnostic insights available. We continuously invest in new methodologies, research, and technology to stay at the forefront of laboratory medicine, offering customized solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

At Interpath, we believe in fostering strong relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared success. We are committed to helping our partners navigate the complexities of modern healthcare by delivering tailored laboratory solutions that enhance efficiency and improve patient outcomes.

Join us in shaping the future of laboratory medicine and making a meaningful impact on healthcare.

General Physical Requirements

  • Occasional periods of sitting and working on a computer.

  • Standing, moving while giving presentations
  • Ability to travel daily including air and ground transportation.

  • Occasional lifting of office materials and equipment up to 15 pounds.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in various environments, including high-pressure negotiations and public speaking engagements.

  • Flexibility to work extended hours as required to meet business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE Disabled/Veteran: Interpath Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Disabled / Veteran Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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