Senior Director, Laboratory Operations Management

Meds Talent LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Meds Talent LLC seeks a Senior Director to lead laboratory operations across multiple departments in a large healthcare system. You will shape enterprise strategy, ensure quality and patient safety, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive performance.

The role requires executive leadership experience in clinical labs, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of improving processes and training staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Administration, Operations, Leadership or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or clinical laboratory operations.
• Proven experience leading other leaders.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-department laboratory operations.
• Strong clinical laboratory and medical technology background.
• CAP/CLIA accreditation and regulatory compliance experience; proficiency testing and quality management.
• Experience managing credentialed laboratory professionals.
• Operational or project budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple laboratory departments and leadership teams.
• Lead and develop Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.
• Drive enterprise-wide laboratory strategy, operational excellence, quality, and patient safety.
• Partner with executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee CAP/CLIA accreditation, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness.
• Lead laboratory quality, proficiency testing, competency, and training programs.
• Evaluate new testing methodologies, technologies, and process improvements.
• Oversee workforce planning, budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Coordinate local, regional, and national laboratory initiatives.
• Collaborate with labor-management partners and public health organizations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

Workforce management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Quality management

Staff development

Credentialed staff

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Senior Director, Laboratory Operations Management

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: $183,700 – $243,090 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a senior-level laboratory leader with a proven track record of leading leaders and managing complex laboratory operations within a large healthcare enterprise.

The ideal candidate will bring strong executive leadership, laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, workforce management, and enterprise-level program experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple laboratory departments and leadership teams
• Lead and develop Directors, Managers, and Supervisors
• Drive enterprise-wide laboratory strategy, operational excellence, quality, and patient safety
• Partner with executive leadership and senior stakeholders
• Oversee CAP/CLIA accreditation, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness
• Lead laboratory quality, proficiency testing, competency, and training programs
• Evaluate new testing methodologies, technologies, and process improvements
• Oversee workforce planning, budgets, resources, and operational performance
• Coordinate local, regional, and national laboratory initiatives
• Collaborate with labor-management partners and public health organizations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Operations, Leadership, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or clinical laboratory operations
• Proven experience leading other leaders
• Experience with large-scale, multi-department laboratory operations
• Strong clinical laboratory and medical technology background
• CAP/CLIA accreditation and regulatory compliance experienceProficiency testing and quality management experience
• Experience managing credentialed laboratory professionals
• Operational or project budget management experience