Senior Director Clinical Laboratory Services

Career Match Pro; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Annual bonus

Job summary

Career Match Pro seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Laboratory Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple hospital laboratories. Lead regional laboratory strategy, drive financial performance, and partner with executive leaders to improve quality and patient outcomes.

The role offers executive-level impact within a recognized healthcare system, with relocation opportunities and a strong focus on innovation and excellence in laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or related field.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required upon hire.
• 10+ years of progressive laboratory leadership experience.
• Experience leading within a large healthcare system, integrated delivery network, or commercial laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, quality improvement, and healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple hospital laboratories.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term laboratory business strategies.
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, capital planning, and operational goals.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and patient experience.
• Partner with physicians and clinical leaders to optimize laboratory services.
• Drive standardization, innovation, and best practices across laboratory operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness within a highly regulated healthcare environment.
• Develop and mentor laboratory leaders while building a culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Change management

Financial accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Lead Laboratory Transformation Across a Regional Healthcare System

Are you an accomplished laboratory executive ready to shape the future of clinical laboratory services? This is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership across multiple hospitals, drive operational excellence, and influence the evolution of laboratory care within a nationally recognized healthcare organization.

Senior Director, Clinical Laboratory Services

The Senior Director, Clinical Laboratory Services will oversee regional laboratory operations, partnering with executive leaders, physicians, and clinical teams to improve quality, enhance efficiency, advance innovation, and ensure laboratory services are positioned for long-term success.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead laboratory strategy across a multi-hospital healthcare network
• Influence system-wide transformation and innovation initiatives
• Partner directly with senior executives and physician leaders
• Drive improvements in quality, service, affordability, and patient outcomes
• Shape the future of laboratory operations through data-driven decision-making
• Lead teams through meaningful change in a complex healthcare environment

What You’ll Do

As the Senior Director of Clinical Laboratory Services, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple hospital laboratories
• Develop and implement short- and long-term laboratory business strategies
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, capital planning, and operational goals
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and patient experience
• Partner with physicians and clinical leaders to optimize laboratory services
• Drive standardization, innovation, and best practices across laboratory operations
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness within a highly regulated healthcare environment
• Develop and mentor laboratory leaders while building a culture of excellence

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Laboratory Science or related field
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field preferred
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required upon hire
• 10+ years of progressive laboratory leadership experience
• Proven success managing complex operations with financial accountability
• Experience leading within a large healthcare system, integrated delivery network, or commercial laboratory environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, quality improvement, and healthcare operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and achieve measurable results

Why Join?

• Executive-level opportunity with significant regional impact
• Lead a highly skilled laboratory workforce across multiple facilities
• Work alongside respected healthcare leaders committed to innovation and excellence
• Join an organization focused on improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes
• Build the future of laboratory services through collaboration and strategic vision

Live and Thrive

Located just north of San Francisco, this opportunity offers the chance to enjoy the best of Northern California living. Nestled in the heart of wine country, the region combines natural beauty, a thriving community, and an exceptional quality of life.

Enjoy:

• World-renowned wineries, farm-to-table dining, and vibrant local culture
• Easy access to redwood forests, rivers, beaches, and outdoor adventures
• Charming neighborhoods with a strong sense of community
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• A Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, comfortable summers
• Convenient access to San Francisco, the Pacific Coast, and nearby destinations
  

Relocation and annual bonus plus incredible benefits!