Vice President of Laboratory Operations

• o Develop and execute a strategic vision for laboratory services aligned with organizational goals.
• o Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate laboratory services into overall business strategy.

• o Oversee laboratory operations in multiple states, ensuring consistent quality and compliance.
• o Facilitate the proper handling and removal of biohazardous and chemical waste and establish contacts as appropriate.
• o Maintain working knowledge of health and safety procedures/regulations including but not limited to bloodborne pathogen training, first aid, and CPR.
• o Lead the laboratory LIS integration to an owned platform.
• o Define, track, and report KPIs to ensure competitive and operational efficiency.
• o Improve turnaround time to standards competitive with outside vendors to ensure patient and business function needs are met or exceeded.

• o Ensure all technical and compliance requirements are met for TJC, CLIA, CMS, and other regulatory organizations as appropriate.
• o Ensure compliance with regulatory standards across all states of operation.
• o Collaborate with regulatory affairs to navigate state-specific laboratory requirements.

• o Implement and monitor quality assurance and quality control processes.
• o Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory performance.
• o Ensure laboratory safety and compliance and respond to laboratory emergencies appropriately.
• o Update and institute new laboratory policy and procedure as appropriate.
• o Manage the Toxicology testing and reporting expectations of our Outreach Team and Court system Referral Partners.

• o Hire, manage, and develop a high-performance team of laboratory professionals.
• o Provide leadership and guidance to regional laboratory directors and staff.
• o Guide the training of laboratory personnel at all center locations throughout the BrightView network.
• o Ensure Laboratory staff goal setting is aligned with company goals and objectives.

• o Develop and manage laboratory budgets in coordination with finance teams.
• o Partner with Accounting and Finance to develop and maintain comprehensive Lab Reporting Package to track appropriate metrics and efficiencies.
• o Optimize cost-efficiency while maintaining high-quality laboratory services.
• o Manage the purchasing processes for the laboratory with the focus on having high-quality suppliers that deliver favorable cost savings year over year.

• o Oversee the integration and utilization of laboratory information systems.
• o Leverage technology to enhance efficiency and streamline laboratory processes.

• o Serve as a liaison between laboratory services, medical providers, and regional healthcare teams.
• o Collaborate with healthcare providers to align laboratory services with patient care objectives.
• o Manage relationships with laboratory equipment and supplies vendors.
• o Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• o Communicate regularly with executive leadership on laboratory performance.
• o Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting mechanisms for key metrics.

• · Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is required.
• · Relevant Master’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• · 6+ years of experience in laboratory management or a related field.
• · Experience overseeing laboratory operations in a multi-state environment is preferred.
• · Advanced IT training in Excel, Word, Access and other computer programming is preferred.

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