Clinical Laboratories Director: Strategy, Innovation & Operations

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Director of Medical Laboratories to provide strategic and operational leadership across laboratory departments in a complex academic health system. You will collaborate with pathologists, faculty, IT, and community hospital leadership to deliver high-quality services aligned with patient care needs.

The role combines visible leadership with disciplined operational oversight, including quality, financial performance, and technology investments to advance automation and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree with completion of a NAACLS-approved MLS/CLS/HTL or equivalent program.
• MLS/CLS/HTL or CT/HTL/PA/ASCP or equivalent certification is required.
• A master's degree in business or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for laboratory departments within a complex academic health system.
• Collaborate with pathologists, faculty, IT, and hospital leadership to align services with patient care needs.
• Lead quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and compliance with federal, state, and accrediting requirements.
• Direct financial performance, capital planning, productivity, and business cases for technology or service expansion.
• Advance automation, interoperability, and data-informed decision-making across laboratory operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with MLS/CLS/HTL

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Director of Medical Laboratories to provide strategic and operational leadership across laboratory departments in a complex academic health system. You will collaborate with pathologists, faculty, IT, and community hospital leadership to deliver high-quality services aligned with patient care needs.

The role combines visible leadership with disciplined operational oversight, including quality, financial performance, and technology investments to advance automation and