Senior Director, Lab Operations & Quality Leadership

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia, Atlanta, Regional Office — 9 Piedmont is seeking a Director/Senior Director to lead the clinical laboratory operations in a labor management partnership environment, directing day-to-day activities across credentialed and non-credentialed personnel, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting while aligning with QA, safety, and regulatory standards.

You will drive talent development, oversee multiple units, maintain training programs, and partner with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience managing operational or project budgets.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports in a healthcare related field.
• Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or equivalent with extensive healthcare experience OR minimum 15 years in medical technology/healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Builds organizational capacity and fosters growth; solicits feedback and drives performance improvement.
• Oversees multi-unit operations, allocates resources, and translates strategy into requirements.
• Maintains training standards and competency programs; develops training plans and materials.
• Maintains compliance with regulations and accreditation standards in laboratories and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or equivalent

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia, Atlanta, Regional Office — 9 Piedmont is seeking a Director/Senior Director to lead the clinical laboratory operations in a labor management partnership environment, directing day-to-day activities across credentialed and non-credentialed personnel, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting while aligning with QA, safety, and regulatory standards.

You will drive talent development, oversee multiple units, maintain training programs, and partner with stakeholders to