Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Vice President (VP) Laboratory Operations will function as the top executive leader of Enterprise Laboratory Services and will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, developing strategy, implementing business plans, and fostering a high-performance, patient-oriented culture. The position is responsible for the integration of laboratory, clinical, operational, and financial functions of Enterprise Laboratories and provides effective leadership, management, direction, and administration of Enterprise Lab Operations that include planning, budgeting, evaluation of personnel, equipment, space, and service commitments. Defines and executes system wide strategies for the laboratories. Interfaces with clinical faculty, chairs, and deans for Weill Cornell and Columbia and acts as the principal point of escalation for regional and local Chief Operating Officers. Works closely with the Senior Vice President to ensure Enterprise Laboratories are operating efficiently and consistent with NYP values and vision.

Essential Job Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and manages administrative activities of the lab areas to ensure efficient and effective operation to meet patient care needs and institutional objectives.
• Maintains effective communication with hospital administration, department heads, staff, patients, and outside agencies to ensure effective laboratory operations and enterprise alignment.
• Analyzes and prepares data, including but not limited to, lab related activities, volume reports, budget, resource optimization, and process/service improvement for submission to Senior Leadership.
• Oversees and drives enterprise departmental compliance with various regulatory agencies.
• Utilizes strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Establishes and manages new enterprise programs, capital budget, operating budgets, and fiscal reports.
• Ensures effective operations and coordinates with laboratory site directors in managing department personnel.
• Leads stewardship efforts across the enterprise.
• Develops strategies for system changes to align with current trends in health care.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of Laboratory equipment.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility for enterprise laboratories through analysis and cost efficiency of services.
• Assists in planning, development, and implementation of the departmental and system wide initiatives.
• Lead senior management business-level discussions and decisions involving business vision and strategy.
• Investigates, evaluates, and remains versed in emerging products, practices, and solutions.
• Performs all duties inherent to managerial role.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required (R) Preferred (P)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (R), Master’s Degree (P)
• Licensure/Certifications: American Society for Clinical Pathology Certification (P), American College of Healthcare Executives Certification (P)
• Work Experience: 10+ years progressive experience in leading a clinical department (R), 3+ years’ experience in a Director role (R)

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Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.