Director, Fertility Lab & IVF Operations

Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, part of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, seeks a Director for Fertility Laboratory to lead embryology, endocrinology and andrology labs within the REI program. You will ensure reliable operations, regulatory readiness, staff competency and continuous quality improvement while supporting research and teaching missions.

You will supervise qualified personnel, establish SOPs, manage budgets, and collaborate with clinicians, nursing, and institutional

Qualifications

• Advanced embryology expertise including culture, micromanipulation (ICSI, assisted hatching), cryopreservation, and PGT biopsy protocols.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Robust quality management knowledge spanning QC/QA, staffing, training, and performance improvement.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements (CLIA, CDPH) and accreditation processes.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret laboratory data and drive improvements.
• Effective communication with clinicians, staff and leadership to align on patient care goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee embryology, endocrinology, and andrology laboratory operations for IVF/ART procedures.
• Ensure documentation, sample tracking, and regulatory compliance across the program.
• Lead quality systems, audits, validation, equipment maintenance and incident investigations.
• Develop staff capabilities and foster a culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders, genetics, and research partners to advance patient outcomes.

Skills

Embryology expertise

Leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Communication

Job description

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, part of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, seeks a Director for Fertility Laboratory to lead embryology, endocrinology and andrology labs within the REI program. You will ensure reliable operations, regulatory readiness, staff competency and continuous quality improvement while supporting research and teaching missions.

You will supervise qualified personnel, establish SOPs, manage budgets, and collaborate with clinicians, nursing, and institutional