Regional Lab Director

Labcorp is seeking a Regional Lab Director to join our team in Houston, TX.

Relocation Assistance Provided

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm

SCOPE

• 40,000-45,000 patients/day
• 240 indirect reports

• Develop a culture of continuous learning, leadership growth, and career progression
• Strong people leadership skills with a focus on mentoring, accountability, and developing other leaders for growth and advancement
• Managing performance, providing constructive feedback, and supporting career development
• Responsible for the hiring and development of the laboratory leadership team
• Participate in succession planning as well as development and promotion plans
• Responsible for maintaining suitable staffing levels throughout the lab and satellite locations
• Responsible for the hiring and development of the laboratory leadership team

• Leading others successfully through change to get desired outcomes

• Responsible for the development and execution of the laboratory structure and organization
• Maintained continuous lab operations with integrity and validity for all laboratory activities

• Oversee the personnel, service levels, budget, quality measures for the laboratory operation
• Partnering with other strategic leaders to improve client experience including sales, phlebotomy, and logistics.
• Maintain quality accuracy and ensure all quality monitors meet laboratory objectives
• Ensure that prompt corrective action is taken for all lab audit findings or deficiencies noted
• Consistent communication with Senior Leadership to ensure they are aware of relevant matters
• Ensure that the laboratory passes all audits and maintains appropriate regulatory status
• Enforce applicable policies and procedures throughout the entire laboratory operation

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years or more of clinical laboratory experience within a leadership role

• 1 year or more of experience in a high volume laboratory
• 5 years or more of Technical Lab experience

• Experience leading teams through process improvements, restructuring, or business transformation initiatives
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence teams across functions and levels
• Familiar with new laboratory instrumentation and equipment automation
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain operations and expense control
• Ability to communicate with a heavy customer focus when working with client leadership
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, and process improvement
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills