Executive Director, Laboratory Operations

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Executive Director, Laboratory Operations performs highly responsible scientific and managerial work in directing the operations for the assigned laboratory. An employee in this position manages, plans, and coordinates the work of technical and clerical employees that perform chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis. Additionally, the Executive Director, Laboratory Operations leverages expertise in scientific knowledge to support medical staff and leads laboratory operations in a cost effective and efficient manner that is consistent with the needs of the department and its clients. Provides executive oversight for the integrated performance of Blood Bank, Clinical Pathology, and Anatomic Pathology operations to ensure operational alignment, standardization, and achievement of institutional objectives. Directs enterprise laboratory quality, patient safety, and risk management initiatives and ensures the effective resolution of significant regulatory, operational, and quality-related issues. Provides executive oversight of laboratory accreditation activities, regulatory inspections, corrective action programs, and continuous readiness efforts across all laboratory divisions. Serves as the primary operational representative for Laboratory Operations in executive, hospital, physician, and interdisciplinary forums and acts on behalf of laboratory leadership as designated. Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with medical directors, pathologists, physician leaders, hospital administration, nursing leadership, and operational stakeholders to advance organizational and clinical objectives. Provides executive consultation and operational guidance regarding laboratory service performance, emerging operational risks, capacity constraints, and strategic opportunities. Champions laboratory transformation initiatives through automation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to improve operational performance, quality, scalability, and customer experience. Directs the evaluation and implementation of innovative laboratory technologies, operating models, and workflow redesign strategies to support future organizational needs. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making by leveraging enterprise analytics to identify opportunities and measure operational outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required
Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.
Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, supervises, develops, and coordinates the work of subordinate employees.
Prepares and administers annual budget for laboratory operations.
Reviews and approves requisitions for materials, equipment, and supplies.
Prepares reports concerning the status of laboratory operations.
Develops long-range plans for the technological development of laboratory operations.
Ensures that all laboratories are compliant with state and federal licensure requirements.
Establishes all methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis, maintains required CME credits, and participates in departmental in-service training.
Defines laboratory goals and objectives.
Guides staff members in establishing appropriate priorities and periodically evaluates laboratory performance in relation to goals and objectives.
Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.
Provides executive oversight for the integrated performance of Blood Bank, Clinical Pathology, and Anatomic Pathology operations to ensure operational alignment, standardization, and achievement of institutional objectives.
Directs enterprise laboratory quality, patient safety, and risk management initiatives and ensures the effective resolution of significant regulatory, operational, and quality-related issues.
Provides executive oversight of laboratory accreditation activities, regulatory inspections, corrective action programs, and continuous readiness efforts across all laboratory divisions.
Serves as the primary operational representative for Laboratory Operations in executive, hospital, physician, and interdisciplinary forums and acts on behalf of laboratory leadership as designated.
Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with medical directors, pathologists, physician leaders, hospital administration, nursing leadership, and operational stakeholders to advance organizational and clinical objectives.
Provides executive consultation and operational guidance regarding laboratory service performance, emerging operational risks, capacity constraints, and strategic opportunities.
Champions laboratory transformation initiatives through automation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to improve operational performance, quality, scalability, and customer experience.
Directs the evaluation and implementation of innovative laboratory technologies, operating models, and workflow redesign strategies to support future organizational needs.
Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making by leveraging enterprise analytics to identify opportunities and measure operational outcomes.