Posting Start Date: 8/5/26
State/Province: New Jersey
Job Location: Fort Lee
Place of Employment:
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hiring Pay Range Min: 134,000.00
Hiring Pay Range Max: 193,000.00
Senior Director, Laboratory
Job SummaryShape the future of plasma laboratory operations on a global scale. We are seeking a Senior Director, Laboratory to provide strategic and operational leadership for high-volume laboratory testing, including infectious disease screening, donor acceptability testing, serology, nucleic acid testing, specialty testing, and outsourced laboratory services. Reporting to the Global Plasma CEO, this executive-level leader will oversee end-to-end laboratory operations, drive organizational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across a multi-site laboratory environment. This role offers the opportunity to influence laboratory strategy, quality, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting the delivery of critical plasma-derived therapies.
What You'll Do- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for laboratory testing and donor screening programs.
- Lead multiple laboratory operations, including internal, backup, and contract laboratory networks.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, quality, and safety requirements, including FDA, CLIA, ISO, AABB, EU, cGLP, and OSHA standards.
- Drive inspection readiness and oversee responses to audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
- Develop and execute laboratory strategies that align with organizational goals and support long-term growth.
- Establish scalable processes and operational frameworks that improve efficiency, service delivery, and performance.
- Monitor laboratory productivity, quality metrics, turnaround times, and operational KPIs.
- Oversee technical operations, testing procedures, quality control programs, and laboratory documentation.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational optimization.
- Lead the development and implementation of new testing protocols and laboratory capabilities.
- Ensure timely investigation, escalation, and resolution of atypical, out-of-specification, and non-conforming results.
- Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk mitigation activities.
- Build, develop, and lead high-performing laboratory leadership teams.
- Oversee workforce planning, staffing, succession planning, employee development, and competency programs.
- Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Communicate organizational goals and monitor progress toward strategic objectives.
- Support executive leadership through data-driven decision making and operational performance reporting.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; preferred field of study in Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of management experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a Laboratory Director.
- Previous multi-laboratory management experience required.
- Experience in plasma and/or blood donor screening laboratory operations strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, accreditation standards, and quality systems.
- Professional certifications such as MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), or SBB (ASCP) preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing operational budgets and financial performance.
- Ability to lead large, complex laboratory organizations across multiple locations.
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time, including overnight travel to laboratories, vendor sites, plasma collection centers, and company locations.
Salary ranges are determined based on relevant experience, education, and certifications.
Employee Benefits: At Kedrion Biopharma Inc., we believe in taking care of our people. Our benefits package is designed to support your health, happiness, and future, including:
- Health & Wellness - Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Financial Security - Life insurance, AD&D, and retirement savings plans
- Work-Life Balance - Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Career Growth - Training programs and development opportunities
- Extra Perks - Employee discounts, wellness initiatives, and more!
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