Director of Laboratory Operations & Quality

American Hospital Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking a Director of Laboratory Operations & Quality to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in laboratory management and quality assurance, with a strategic mindset for operational efficiency. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape innovative healthcare services in a prominent diagnostic ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in laboratory operations, quality, or compliance leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site operations and implement large-scale projects.
• Expertise in LIS systems, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-site laboratory operations, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee LIS integration, workflow automation, and digital solutions.

Skills

Laboratory operations management

Quality compliance

LIS systems expertise

Problem-solving

Team-building

Job description

Overview

American Hospital Dubai is introducing a strategic leadership role to oversee laboratory operations and quality across a rapidly expanding network. The Director of Laboratory Operations & Quality will ensure operational excellence, compliance, and integration of advanced laboratory information systems (LIS), while supporting our vision for a regional diagnostic hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-site laboratory operations, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple hospital and clinic locations.
• Develop and implement quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and accreditation initiatives.
• Oversee LIS integration, workflow automation, and digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive logistics, supply chain optimization, and resource allocation.
• Support regional lab referral network expansion and outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical, academic, and administrative leadership to ensure scalable, high-quality services.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience in laboratory operations, quality, or compliance leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site operations and implement large-scale projects.
• Expertise in LIS systems, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency strategies.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and team-building skills.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a cutting-edge diagnostic ecosystem. You will play a central role in elevating the hospital’s laboratories to regional prominence while influencing innovation, quality, and patient-centered outcomes.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care