Senior Director, Laboratory Services & Innovation

South Shore Health; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health seeks an Executive Director of Laboratory Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for all laboratory operations across the system. The role ensures high-quality, patient-centered laboratory services aligned with clinical, quality, growth, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities include leading quality and regulatory compliance, workforce development, and strategic initiatives with clinical leaders to advance lab services and patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Laboratory Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years progressive experience in clinical laboratory operations; three years in administrative management.
• MT or MLS certification and license required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily laboratory operations across core and specialty labs.
• Ensures service quality, turnaround times, and productivity.
• Leads regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Develops staffing models and workforce development.
• Partners with clinical leaders on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Communication

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Laboratory Management or related field

Job description

South Shore Health seeks an Executive Director of Laboratory Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for all laboratory operations across the system. The role ensures high-quality, patient-centered laboratory services aligned with clinical, quality, growth, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities include leading quality and regulatory compliance, workforce development, and strategic initiatives with clinical leaders to advance lab services and patient care outcomes.