Division Laboratory Director - DLD 0306 #NS

NavitasPartners • Nashville, TN

1d • $160,000

About The Position

A large healthcare laboratory services organization is seeking an experienced Division Laboratory Director to oversee laboratory operations across multiple hospitals within the division. This leadership role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and consulting support to ensure laboratories deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective diagnostic services . The Division Laboratory Director collaborates closely with hospital executives, laboratory leaders, and healthcare system leadership to improve laboratory performance, regulatory compliance, and financial outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Medical Technology Laboratory Science Related healthcare laboratory field
• Minimum 5+ years of recent laboratory leadership experience at the Director or Manager level
• Experience in hospital laboratory management or laboratory consulting
• Experience managing multi-site laboratory operations at a regional or national level
• Medical Technologist background required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in: Business Administration (MBA) Healthcare Administration Related discipline
• Active membership in a professional laboratory organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership Direct laboratory service operations across multiple hospitals within the division
• Coordinate with service line leadership to provide operational assessments and consulting support.
• Manage multiple laboratory initiatives and engagements simultaneously.
• Implement laboratory service strategies and operational improvements
• Strategic Planning & Performance Conduct operational assessments including: Process improvement evaluations Utilization analysis Operating model implementation Gap analysis (current vs. future state) Financial and budgeting reviews Billing and revenue performance analysis Ensure laboratory services operate efficiently, effectively, and cost-effectively
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with: Division leadership teams Hospital CEOs and CFOs Pathology medical directors Laboratory leadership teams Supply chain departments Information technology teams Performance improvement and quality teams
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Maintain readiness for laboratory accreditation inspections and audits
• Ensure compliance with billing practices, charge capture, and laboratory utilization standards
• Financial Management Monitor laboratory financial performance against budget targets
• Identify causes of financial variance and implement corrective strategies.
• Evaluate client outreach business performance and profitability
• Ensure appropriate vendor selection, contracting, and compliance
• Leadership & Staff Development Lead and mentor laboratory directors and leadership teams
• Implement staff development, training, and leadership programs
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture
• Communication & Reporting Provide operational and performance reports to: Service Line Leadership Division Presidents Division Chief Financial Officers Hospital Chief Executive Officers

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director