Executive Director, Lab

Overview

Laboratory services play a vital role in nearly every patient diagnosis, treatment plan and clinical decision. As Executive Director of Laboratory for Community Health System, you will provide executive leadership for a systemwide laboratory enterprise that spans acute care hospitals and ambulatory settings, helping shape the future of diagnostic services across the continuum of care. This is a unique opportunity to influence clinical quality, operational excellence and the delivery of high-value care across the communities we serve. 

 

Responsibilities

Providing strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the laboratory enterprise, you will establish and execute a systemwide vision that drives standardization, integration and performance across all care settings. In partnership with executive leadership, physicians, nursing, finance, supply chain and information technology teams, you will advance quality outcomes, strengthen regulatory readiness and support the adoption of evidence-based practices and emerging technologies. Through oversight of financial performance, capital planning, resource utilization and operational metrics, you will optimize service excellence, fiscal stewardship and sustainable growth. You will also develop and mentor laboratory leaders, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and position laboratory services to support evolving care models and organizational priorities. 

Qualifications

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences required 
• 8 years of progressive laboratory leadership experience required 
• Significant experience leading multi-site or system-level laboratory operations required 

 

Licenses and Certifications 

• Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) or its equivalent required 

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.