Director of Lab Operations & Strategy

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Director of Laboratory Services in Plymouth, MA to provide executive oversight of laboratory operations, budgeting, staffing, and policy development. The role collaborates with Medical Directors and leadership to advance quality, compliance, and efficiency in the department.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting, and strategic planning experience, with emphasis on integrating Epic-based analytics and cross-functional coordination across pathology and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Health-related field with an MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• A working knowledge of statistics, profit and loss and budgets.
• Knowledge of all laboratory department functions.
• Experience in implementation of strategic plans for surgical services preferred.
• Analytical reporting with electronic health record (preferably Epic).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall administrative function of the laboratory, including budgets for general laboratory, pathology, blood bank and outreach.
• Determine staffing levels and action relative to workflow, productivity and personnel decisions.
• Participates in the evaluation/purchasing of all lab equipment, aligning with the BILH Laboratory Leadership in key product selection.
• Ensures accreditation criteria are met for general laboratory.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and approve all lab policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Attend various departmental meetings as needed.
• Ensures that Laboratory Leadership is represented on all pertinent hospital committees.
• Manage Kronos card entries and approvals.
• Schedule all technical hours in the General Laboratory.
• Identify opportunities for growth and expansion across laboratory functions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Statistical analysis

Epic EHR reporting

Relationship building

Education

B.S. in Health-related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Epic

Kronos

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Director of Laboratory Services in Plymouth, MA to provide executive oversight of laboratory operations, budgeting, staffing, and policy development. The role collaborates with Medical Directors and leadership to advance quality, compliance, and efficiency in the department.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting, and strategic planning experience, with emphasis on integrating Epic-based analytics and cross-functional coordination across pathology and