Laboratory Operations Director: Strategy & Impact

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to patient care, research, and education. The Director Laboratory will provide strategic direction and oversight of lab programs to maximize healthcare value, ensure quality and safety, and align with physician leadership on policies and procedures.

The role requires extensive leadership in clinical laboratory management, budgeting, compliance, and collaboration across enterprise services to sustain clinical excellence and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health, or a related field.
• Five years of healthcare experience.
• Three or more years of supervisory management experience.
• MBA or MHA degree preferred.
• Ten years or more of progressive management experience in a laboratory/pathology setting.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of the Clinical Laboratory and Pathology.
• Develops the management skills of Lab Managers, Lab Supervisors and other direct reports.
• Maintains organizational structure and staffing for the Clinical Laboratory and Department of Pathology.
• Prepares, monitors and manages department finances including capital and expense budgets.

Job description

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to patient care, research, and education. The Director Laboratory will provide strategic direction and oversight of lab programs to maximize healthcare value, ensure quality and safety, and align with physician leadership on policies and procedures.

The role requires extensive leadership in clinical laboratory management, budgeting, compliance, and collaboration across enterprise services to sustain clinical excellence and operational