Sr. Director, Lab Pipelines and LIMS

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Director, Lab Pipelines & LIMS to lead the strategy, development, and operation of critical software systems that power our diagnostic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow multiple high-performing engineering teams, including LIMS and pipelines & tools teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Define and execute the technical and product strategy for laboratory systems, including LIMS, secondary analysis pipelines, and supporting tools
• Oversee development of pipelines that transform raw laboratory and sequencing data into structured, analysis-ready outputs
• Partner closely with laboratory operations, bioinformatics, product, quality, and regulatory teams to align priorities and deliver integrated solutions
• Drive the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure systems supporting end-to-end lab workflows from sample accessioning through reporting
• Ensure systems meet regulatory and quality requirements for clinical laboratory environments, including traceability, auditability, and data integrity
• Establish and refine processes for software development, deployment, and support in a regulated environment
• Manage roadmap planning, resource allocation, and execution across multiple teams and initiatives
• Champion modern engineering practices including automation, CI/CD, observability, and cloud-native architectures
• Build strong stakeholder relationships by engaging early, seeking input, and aligning on shared goals
• Drive continuous improvement by embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and raising the bar for performance and quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of multiple teams or organizations
• Proven experience building and scaling enterprise systems in laboratory, healthcare, or other regulated environments
• Direct experience with LIMS platforms and secondary analysis pipelines (e.g., sequence data processing, variant calling, annotation workflows, or similar data-intensive pipelines)
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, workflow orchestration, and distributed systems
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA or equivalent) with a strong understanding of quality and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Track record of developing leaders and building high-performing, engaged teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
• Experience in genomics, molecular diagnostics, or other data-intensive life sciences domains
• Familiarity with end-to-end sequencing workflows, including primary, secondary, and tertiary analysis stages
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and driving platform transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and interoperability standards in clinical environments
• Experience implementing or integrating commercial LIMS platforms
• Passion for improving patient outcomes through technology and advancing precision medicine

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce
• A dynamic, inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose

Pay Range

$243,000—$273,000 USD

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development.