Director of Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory 112765

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma State University invites applications and nominations for the Director of the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OADDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory and an integral component of the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. It has been accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) since 1979 and is a Level One member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), providing critical diagnostic support for early detection of foreign animal diseases. The laboratory serves clients throughout Oklahoma and the United States and supports the College’s teaching mission, resident training, and the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. A $20 million facility renovation is underway. The Director will provide leadership for the laboratory’s future, building on its reputation for diagnostic excellence and identifying opportunities to expand services, revenue, partnerships, and its client base. The Director leads an experienced faculty and staff and oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million and 40 employees. The position includes a tenure-track or career-track faculty appointment in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will have a DVM or equivalent professional veterinary degree and an advanced degree, at least five years of experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or relevant work, and at least five years of directing or supervising experience. Board certification is desirable. The candidate should demonstrate professional accomplishment, vision, creativity, communication skills, and collaborative leadership. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The appointment length is 11 months.

Requirements

D.V.M. or equivalent professional veterinary degree; the D.V.M. must be conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
An advanced degree.
At least five years of experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or relevant work experience.
At least five years of directing or supervising experience.
A record of professional accomplishment.
Vision, creativity, communication skills, and collaborative leadership necessary to advance a complex veterinary diagnostic organization.
Rabies immunization is required and will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Board certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic vision and leadership for OADDL.
Provide administrative and fiscal oversight, including responsible resource management and long-term financial sustainability.
Develop strategies to expand diagnostic services, revenue, partnerships, and the laboratory’s client base.
Maintain OADDL’s reputation for high-quality, timely, and innovative diagnostic services.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and standards.
Ensure continued compliance with the Requirements for an Accredited Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and maintain AAVLD accreditation.
Support OADDL’s responsibilities as a member laboratory of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).
Work with the OADDL Board of Advisors to support the needs of Oklahoma stakeholders.
Support OADDL’s teaching, training, and service missions within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Foster an environment of excellence, innovation, collaboration, professional development, and outstanding client service.
Represent OADDL and OSU with governmental agencies, veterinary organizations, animal industries, and other external partners.