Director, Clinical Laboratories — Innovation & Operations

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Health savings plan

Education support

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Director of Medical Laboratories to provide strategic and operational leadership over laboratory departments within a complex academic health system.

The role involves partnering with pathologists, faculty, and IT teams to deliver efficient, high-quality services, drive technology adoption, and advance system-wide initiatives while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS-approved MLS/CLS/HTL or equivalent program.
• MLS/CLS or categorical certification, or CT, HTL, PA, ASCP, or equivalent certification.
• Master’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational priorities into laboratory strategies, operating plans, and measurable results.
• Promote a culture of accountability and collaboration within the lab leadership.
• Oversee complex laboratory operations focusing on capacity, workflow, turnaround times, and service quality.
• Partner with clinical leaders to standardize best practices and align services with patient care needs.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Direct financial performance, resource utilization, and capital planning for technology or service expansion.
• Advance innovation, automation, interoperability, and data-informed decision-making across lab operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Quality improvement

Team development

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's in MLS/CLS/HTL or equivalent

Master's in Business or related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Automation technologies

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Director of Medical Laboratories to provide strategic and operational leadership over laboratory departments within a complex academic health system.

The role involves partnering with pathologists, faculty, and IT teams to deliver efficient, high-quality services, drive technology adoption, and advance system-wide initiatives while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.