Director, Laboratory Services Jobs

Explore Director, Laboratory Services opportunities for experienced leaders ready to guide laboratory operations, teams, and quality programs. These roles span hospitals, health systems, diagnostic laboratories, biotech organizations, and research institutions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you find senior roles aligned with your expertise.

What Does a Director of Laboratory Services Do?

A Director of Laboratory Services provides strategic and operational leadership for one or more laboratories. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing clinical testing and workflows, setting performance goals, overseeing budgets and staffing, and ensuring accurate, timely service. Directors work closely with clinicians, executives, researchers, and operational partners to support patient care, scientific work, and organizational priorities.

Common Responsibilities and Qualifications

Job requirements vary by employer and laboratory specialty. Common responsibilities include developing policies and procedures, monitoring quality and productivity, managing equipment and resources, and leading process improvement. Directors may also oversee accreditation and regulatory readiness, safety programs, vendor relationships, and the implementation of new technologies. Employers often seek substantial laboratory leadership experience, strong communication and financial management skills, and relevant education or credentials. Some clinical laboratory positions require a specific license or certification.

Where Directors of Laboratory Services Work

Opportunities can be found in hospital laboratories, independent diagnostic and reference labs, public health organizations, academic medical centers, biotechnology companies, and research facilities. The scope of a position can range from leading a specialized department to overseeing multiple sites or a broad laboratory services network.

Find Director, Laboratory Services Jobs on Ladders

Browse Director, Laboratory Services jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required qualifications, location, and compensation details, then identify opportunities that match your leadership experience and career goals.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of health economics by leading HEOR strategy within Medical Affairs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop evidence that supports clinical differentiation and market access for in...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $183K *

Transform your career by leading product strategy and execution for digital transformation platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key challenges, drive impactful solutions, and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence in Transaction Tax Compliance, leading a high-performing team to ensure regulatory adherence, risk management, and continuous improvement while collaborating with execu...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$247K - $309K *

Unlock potential by leading medical strategy for hematologic malignancies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and launch readiness, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Optimize global PMO operations for a multi-region portfolio, ensuring consistent governance, risk management, and financial discipline across projects. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance perfo...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $256K *

Shape strategic pricing and channel strategies for innovative therapies, ensuring patient access and affordability. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize distribution models, and drive market in...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in architecting and securing a global Zero Trust ecosystem, overseeing DNS Security, IPAM, and Secure Vendor Remote Access. Drive strategy, standards, and innovation while mentoring te...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading the oversight and optimization of the 340B program, collaborating with pharmacy and clinical teams to enhance access to care and ensuring program integrity through expert d...

Missouri, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $231K *

Optimize governance in Utilization Management by leading policy development, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse healthcare lines. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

Connecticut, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing strategies and team dynamics, driving growth and brand awareness across diverse business units while aligning with strategic objectives and fostering collabor...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$161K - $190K *

Transform the digital commerce experience by owning a high-velocity experimentation roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer journeys, improve conversion rates, and establish a robust exp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive the future of healthcare operations by leading a $300M portfolio, fostering physician partnerships, and executing growth strategies while managing financial and operational performance for a dyn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Drive the successful transfer of CDI best practices by mentoring client teams, conducting record reviews, and delivering education. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance documentation a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $205K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll solutions by leading Workday Payroll implementations, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior consultants to enhance client efficiency and satisfaction...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Champion patient care by providing expert radiological services remotely, enhancing outcomes across multiple emergency departments. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a dynamic practice focused on e...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $252K *

Unlock your potential by leading global technical support engineering, driving customer issue resolution, and enhancing service delivery across product lifecycles while collaborating with cross-functi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$228K - $403K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in AI solutions, driving technical excellence, and shaping strategic partnerships with frontier AI labs to tackle complex data challenges...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $254K *

Drive the successful delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $195K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and business development for innovative bioprocessing solutions. Collaborate with key accounts and internal teams to enhance customer satisfaction and market presence...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $269K *

Lead the charge in transforming business intelligence strategies into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and drive measurable business...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Transform financial services by leading complex banking operations and technology projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance performance, drive innovation, and shape a new practice within a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $250K *

Reimagine growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing digital services and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to drive business development, capture opportunities, and f...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Laboratory Services do?question toggle

    A Director of Laboratory Services leads laboratory operations, staff, budgets, and quality initiatives. The role may also include regulatory compliance, safety, workflow improvement, and coordination with clinical, research, and executive teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Laboratory Services jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and laboratory specialty. Many positions call for significant laboratory leadership experience, relevant education, operational and financial skills, and knowledge of quality and regulatory standards. Certain clinical roles may require a license or professional certification.

  • Where can a Director of Laboratory Services work?question toggle

    Directors may work for hospitals and health systems, diagnostic laboratories, academic medical centers, public health organizations, biotechnology companies, or research institutions.

  • How much do Director, Laboratory Services jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on location, employer, scope of responsibility, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for available salary details.

  • How can I find Director, Laboratory Services jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director, Laboratory Services openings, review job requirements and compensation details, and apply to roles that fit your experience, credentials, and career goals.