Sr. Director, Lab Pipelines and LIMS

Veracyte; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracyte in San Diego is seeking a Sr. Director, Lab Pipelines & LIMS to lead strategy, development, and operations of critical software powering diagnostic workflows. You will oversee LIMS and pipelines teams, shaping platform direction and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver patient‑impacting solutions.

You will manage end-to-end lab workflows, align with regulatory requirements, and build scalable, secure systems while fostering leadership and a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience with leadership of multiple teams or organizations.
• Proven experience building and scaling enterprise systems in regulated environments such as healthcare.
• Direct experience with LIMS platforms and secondary analysis pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data engineering, workflow orchestration, and distributed systems.
• Experience in regulated environments (CLIA, CAP, FDA or equivalent) with quality/compliance focus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of developing leaders and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow multiple engineering teams including LIMS and pipelines teams.
• Define and execute the technical and product strategy for laboratory systems.
• Oversee development of pipelines transforming raw data into analysis-ready outputs.
• Partner with lab ops, bioinformatics, product, quality and regulatory teams.
• Drive scalable, secure systems for end-to-end lab workflows.
• Ensure compliance and data integrity in regulated environments.
• Guide technical direction balancing speed, scalability and sustainability.
• Establish software development and deployment processes in regulated contexts.
• Manage roadmaps, resources, and execution across teams.

Skills

Leadership

LIMS

Data pipelines

Regulated environments

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cloud architectures

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Bioinformatics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

LIMS platforms

Workflow orchestration

Regulatory/compliance tools

Job description

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.

Our Values:

• We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
• We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
• We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
• We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.

The Position:

We are seeking a Sr. Director, Lab Pipelines & LIMS to lead the strategy, development, and operation of critical software systems that power our diagnostic workflows. This leader will oversee multiple engineering teams responsible for LIMS and laboratory pipelines & tools, including pipelines supporting secondary analysis such as sequence data processing, variant calling, data transformation, and quality control. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform, driving cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering solutions that directly impact patient care.

• Lead and grow multiple high‑performing engineering teams, including LIMS and pipelines & tools teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Define and execute the technical and product strategy for laboratory systems, including LIMS, secondary analysis pipelines, and supporting tools
• Oversee development of pipelines that transform raw laboratory and sequencing data into structured, analysis‑ready outputs
• Partner closely with laboratory operations, bioinformatics, product, quality, and regulatory teams to align priorities and deliver integrated solutions
• Drive the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure systems supporting end‑to‑end lab workflows from sample accessioning through reporting
• Ensure systems meet regulatory and quality requirements for clinical laboratory environments, including traceability, auditability, and data integrity
• Oversee technical direction, balancing speed, scalability, and long‑term sustainability
• Establish and refine processes for software development, deployment, and support in a regulated environment
• Manage roadmap planning, resource allocation, and execution across multiple teams and initiatives
• Champion modern engineering practices including automation, CI/CD, observability, and cloud‑native architectures
• Build strong stakeholder relationships by engaging early, seeking input, and aligning on shared goals
• Drive continuous improvement by embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and raising the bar for performance and quality
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can do their best work

Who You Are:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of multiple teams or organizations
• Proven experience building and scaling enterprise systems in laboratory, healthcare, or other regulated environments
• Direct experience with LIMS platforms and secondary analysis pipelines (e.g., sequence data processing, variant calling, annotation workflows, or similar data‑intensive pipelines)
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, workflow orchestration, and distributed systems
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA or equivalent) with a strong understanding of quality and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Track record of developing leaders and building high‑performing, engaged teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
• Experience in genomics, molecular diagnostics, or other data‑intensive life sciences domains
• Familiarity with end‑to‑end sequencing workflows, including primary, secondary, and tertiary analysis stages
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and driving platform transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and interoperability standards in clinical environments
• Experience implementing or integrating commercial LIMS platforms
• Passion for improving patient outcomes through technology and advancing precision medicine

For candidates based in our San Diego office, the salary is $243,000 - $273,000.

For candidates based in our South San Francisco office, the salary is $260,000 - $292,000.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Pay range: $243,000 — $273,000 USD

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient‑oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high‑value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high‑performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence‑generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

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