Sr. Director, UVACH Laboratory Services
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
 United States, Virginia, Manassas | |
 Mar 06, 2026 | |
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Sr. Director, UVACH Laboratory Services Job Code: DI8425 ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving patient experience. As a UVA Community Health team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. As Sr. Director of UVA Community Laboratory Services, you will oversee all community lab operations-including clinical, anatomic, molecular, and outreach services. Be responsible for operational excellence, workforce engagement, financial sustainability, and service growth. Collaborate with medical directors and clinicians to align lab capabilities with clinical needs, while advancing innovation, automation, and efficiency. Direct strategic planning, capital investment, compliance, quality, and finances. Work with executives and staff to drive lab integration and partner with university medical center leadership to enhance pathology services and develop a skilled workforce across the region. JOB TYPE Classification: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate degree in Medical Technology/Lab Science required. Graduate Degree in Healthcare preferred. Experience: Candidates must demonstrate sustained senior-level laboratory leadership, including a minimum of 3 years at the Director level or higher, and 10+ years of responsible laboratory management experience within an integrated health system. Senior Director - Healthcare Core Competencies 1. Strategic Leadership & Vision Translates enterprise strategy into operational and clinical execution Anticipates healthcare market, regulatory, and reimbursement trends Leads multiyear planning, growth initiatives, and transformation efforts Aligns departmental goals with organizational mission and values 2. Operational Excellence Oversee complex, multisite healthcare operations Optimizes workflows, capacity, access, and throughput Implements Lean, Six Sigma, or performance improvement methodologies Ensures continuity of operations and risk mitigation 3. Clinical & Quality Governance Ensures delivery of safe, highquality, patientcentered care Leads quality improvement, outcomes management, and patient safety Uses data and benchmarks to drive evidencebased decisions Partners with clinical leaders to standardize best practices 4. Regulatory & Compliance Leadership Ensures compliance with federal, state, and accrediting bodies Leads readiness for audits, surveys, and inspections Interprets regulatory change and translates it into policy and practice Maintains strong internal controls and governance structures 5. Financial & Business Acumen Manage large, complex budgets and financial performance Drives cost optimization, productivity, and revenue growth Builds business cases for capital, technology, and service expansion Understands reimbursement models and valuebased care economics 6. Talent & Workforce Leadership Builds and sustains highperforming, diverse leadership teams Leads workforce planning, succession, and leadership development Drives engagement, accountability, and performance management Navigates labor challenges, staffing models, and change fatigue 7. Change Management & Transformation Leads largescale organizational and cultural change Communicates vision clearly and builds stakeholder alignment Manages resistance and accelerates adoption of new models Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in complex environments 8. Digital Health & Technology Enablement Leverages data, analytics, and digital tools to improve outcomes Oversees implementation of clinical, operational, and reporting systems Partners with IT and vendors to ensure value realization Supports automation, interoperability, and innovation initiatives 9. Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Build trust with executives, clinicians, boards, and external partners Represents the organization in systemwide and community settings Negotiates effectively across competing priorities Communicates clearly with influence and credibility 10. Equity, Ethics & Patient Focus Promotes equity, access, and culturally competent care Upholds ethical standards and organizational integrity Centers decisions on patient and community impact Fosters a culture of transparency and accountability The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health. OTHER
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. | |