Assistant Clinical Dir Clinical Reporting

Baylor Genetics•,

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Reporting supports the strategic, operational, and quality objectives of the Clinical Services department by overseeing the timely and accurate generation of clinical diagnostic reports. This role works in close collaboration with laboratory directors, genetic counselors, variant scientists, and bioinformatics teams to ensure the integrity, consistency, and compliance of clinical report content across Baylor Miraca Genetics’ portfolio. The Assistant Director plays a key role in managing workflows, supporting team development, and driving process improvements within the reporting function.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO) in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related clinical field required
Board certification (e.g., ABMGG or equivalent)
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in clinical diagnostics, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong familiarity with genetic testing workflows, variant interpretation, and clinical reporting standards
Experience with CAP/CLIA regulations and clinical laboratory quality management systems
Strong understanding of clinical variant interpretation and reporting frameworks (e.g., ACMG guidelines, HGVS nomenclature)
Exceptional attention to detail, written communication, and clinical documentation skills
Demonstrated leadership in managing clinical teams, workflows, and performance metrics
Experience working with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic health records (EHRs)
Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic clinical environment
Commitment to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and patient care

Responsibilities

Assist in leading the day-to-day operations of the clinical reporting team, including workload prioritization, staffing, and delivery timelines
Oversee the generation, review, and finalization of clinical diagnostic reports for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with genetic counselors, medical directors, and variant scientists to ensure consistency of report content and variant interpretation
Monitor and improve turnaround times (TAT), report quality, and reporting-related key performance indicators (KPIs)
Contribute to the development and refinement of reporting templates, protocols, and decision-support tools
Participate in ongoing training and mentorship of clinical reporting staff and support their professional development
Act as a liaison between clinical reporting and other departments, including laboratory operations, bioinformatics, and quality assurance
Support internal and external audit readiness, including documentation review and quality assurance initiatives
Contribute to the implementation of new test offerings, automation tools, and clinical report enhancements
Stay informed of emerging trends and guidelines in genomics and molecular diagnostics to ensure compliance and innovation