Job Description

Division Laboratory Director

Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | No Weekends
Salary: Up to $160,000 annually (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000
Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% annual performance bonus
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

A large healthcare laboratory services organization supporting multiple hospital systems is seeking an experienced Division Laboratory Director to oversee laboratory operations across a regional division based in Nashville, Tennessee

This senior leadership role is responsible for strategic oversight of laboratory operations, operational assessments, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and service line development across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-site laboratory leadership experience, expertise in healthcare financial and operational management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with hospital executives, physicians, and service line leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for laboratory operations across multiple hospitals and laboratory facilities

• Coordinate with service line leadership to assess operational performance and implement improvement strategies

• Lead operational assessments including process improvement, utilization analysis, and operational model development

• Manage division laboratory activities including operational planning, financial analysis, and budgeting

• Oversee laboratory quality programs and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

• Develop and implement laboratory test menus, equipment platform strategies, and service line initiatives

• Optimize regional laboratory coordination and centralization strategies

• Ensure adherence to group purchasing and vendor contract agreements

• Evaluate reference laboratory utilization and outreach program profitability

• Ensure accurate billing compliance and charge capture processes

• Collaborate with physicians, hospital executives, supply chain, IT leadership, and medical directors

• Present operational findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholder groups

• Monitor financial performance, identify operational variances, and recommend corrective action

• Lead development and mentorship of laboratory directors and leadership teams across the division

• Maintain awareness of regulatory and legislative changes affecting laboratory services

• Communicate regularly with executive leadership regarding operational performance and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

• Background as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS)

• Minimum 5+ years recent leadership experience in laboratory management, consulting, or director-level laboratory operations

• Multi-site laboratory leadership experience on a regional or national level

• Clinical laboratory experience in hospital or large healthcare laboratory environments

• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems management, laboratory operations, and financial management

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

• Experience managing large regional laboratory networks

• Experience leading strategic operational improvements across multiple hospital laboratories

Compensation & Benefits

This leadership position offers a comprehensive executive-level benefits package including:

• Competitive base salary with performance incentives

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid Time Off and paid family leave

• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 9% based on years of service

• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Employee stock purchase program with discounted stock options

• Life and disability insurance coverage

• Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities

These benefits support employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and long-term career growth.

Ideal For

This role is ideal for:

• Regional Laboratory Directors overseeing multiple hospital laboratories

• Senior laboratory leaders with multi-site operational management experience

• Clinical laboratory professionals seeking division-level leadership responsibility

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