Vice President of Lab Operations
Vice President of Lab Operations
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Vice President of Laboratory Operations (Clinical Toxicology)
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with a background in clinical toxicology to join our leadership team as the Vice President of Laboratory Operations in the Cincinnati OH area. This role provides overall management operations and administrative leadership for all laboratory staff. The Vice President serves as a liaison between the laboratory medical providers and executive leadership working closely with quality assurance and quality control teams to ensure efficient compliant and high-performing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a strategic vision for laboratory services aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate laboratory services into the broader business strategy.
Multi-State Operations
Oversee laboratory operations across multiple states ensuring consistent quality and compliance.
Manage biohazardous and chemical waste handling and disposal establishing vendor and regulatory contacts as appropriate.
Maintain working knowledge of health and safety regulations (bloodborne pathogens first aid CPR etc.).
Lead laboratory LIS integration onto an internal platform.
Define track and report KPIs to measure efficiency and competitiveness.
Improve turnaround times to meet or exceed patient and business needs.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure all technical and compliance requirements are met for TJC CLIA CMS and other applicable regulatory organizations.
Collaborate with regulatory affairs to address state-specific laboratory requirements.
Quality Management
Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency.
Update and implement laboratory policies and procedures as needed.
Manage toxicology testing and reporting expectations for outreach teams and referral partners.
Team Leadership
Hire mentor and lead a high-performance team of laboratory professionals.
Provide leadership and guidance to regional laboratory directors and staff.
Ensure training and development programs support organizational goals.
Align laboratory staff performance objectives with company objectives.
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Develop and manage laboratory budgets in coordination with finance teams.
Partner with accounting and finance to maintain reporting packages that track metrics and efficiencies.
Optimize cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality services.
Oversee procurement processes to secure reliable cost-efficient suppliers.
Technology Integration
Oversee integration and effective use of laboratory information systems (LIS).
Leverage technology to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Other Duties
Serve as a liaison between laboratory services medical providers and healthcare teams.
Manage relationships with vendors negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Provide executive leadership with regular updates on performance metrics and initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Biology Chemistry or related field (required).
Masters Degree or equivalent relevant experience (preferred).
Ph.D or M.D. with a High Complexity Lab Director Board Certification a big plus (i.e. NRCC)
6 years of laboratory management experience.
Expertise in the field of Clinical Toxicology
Experience overseeing multi-state operations (preferred).
Advanced IT skills including proficiency in Excel Word Access and other programming/software tools (preferred).
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
