AVP, Laboratory Services

Scripps Health • San Diego, SC

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About The Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Lab Services provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for system-wide laboratory operations, including clinical laboratories, pathology services, and specialized diagnostic programs. The AVP ensures high-reliability operations, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and an exceptional service experience for patients, providers, and internal partners. This role serves as a key advisor to senior executives, collaborates closely with physician partners, and advances system strategies related to access, technology modernization, workforce planning, and operational efficiency across all lab service lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field (e.g. Biology or Chemistry).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations within a large, integrated healthcare system or reference laboratory.
• Proven success in leading multi-site, high-volume core laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, process improvement, and strategic project implementation.
• Experience managing large operational budgets and vendor contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related discipline.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) by ASCP or Diplomate on Laboratory Management by ASCP or equivalent.

Benefits

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees