Assistant Vice President, Laboratory Operations – Southern Region

About the role

The Assistant Vice President, Laboratory Operations – Southern Region oversees laboratory operations across four hospitals within RWJBarnabas Health, including Community Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. Key responsibilities include leading high-quality, patient-centered services, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations to deliver high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered services.
• Partner with laboratory, hospital, and system leaders to drive performance, align operational priorities, and advance strategic initiatives.
• Maintain quality, regulatory, and accreditation readiness, ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, state requirements, Joint Commission standards, and CAP accreditation guidelines.
• Evaluate operational and financial performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote consistency in laboratory operations.
• Drive standardization efforts across the service line by implementing best practices, streamlining workflows, and promoting consistency in laboratory operations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Vice President of Laboratory and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate and implement technologies that enhance quality, productivity, and the overall patient experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop laboratory leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Support workforce planning and organizational health through recruitment, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Develop strategies and action plans that position the laboratory service line for continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• At least ten years of laboratory experience, including a minimum of five years in progressive management or leadership roles.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, or Chemistry and active ASCP certification, preferably through the National Certifying Agency (NCA).
• A Master’s degree in management or laboratory science is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical leader with advanced knowledge of complex laboratory methodologies and deep expertise in regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Strategic operational leader with a proven track record of success in high-volume environments, overseeing clinical operations across multiple sites.
• An executive-level collaborator who works effectively with senior leadership and other department leaders to improve policies, procedures, and implement emerging laboratory technologies.
• An empathetic, people-focused leader who supports staff development, handles hiring and personnel decisions, and maintains high morale while resolving complex issues under pressure.
• An exceptional communicator and organizer who balances meticulous attention to detail, confidentiality, and cross-departmental alignment to achieve broader hospital objectives.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Leadership and team management.
• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Operational excellence and process improvement.
• Technology implementation and evaluation.
• People development and engagement.

Benefits

RWJBarnabas Health offers a competitive Total Rewards package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

$175,600.00 - $237,100.00 per year

Schedule

Day Shift