Hybrid Vice President – Laboratory Operations

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About the role

  • Design and execute a global laboratory strategy across 10+ sites, to support commercial growth and ensure clinical readiness
  • Lead and develop lab personnel, ensuring capacity and succession planning across locations via strong org structure, talent development and sustainability strategy
  • Support transition toward regulated operations across global lab operations, i.e., ISO, CLIA, CAP, etc., by implementing quality systems, audit frameworks, and data-integrity controls aligned with clinical customer requirements
  • Develop the global data architecture, including LIMS, sample tracking, and workflow automation systems
  • Build long term capacity, technology, and investment planning across lab automation, digital systems strategy, and infrastructure investment to optimize productivity
  • Implement and monitor metrics around turnaround time, quality, and efficiency, and drive continual improvement
  • Oversee global budget and performance outcomes, partnering with Finance, Operations, and Product to align resource allocation with revenue growth, margin targets, and operational KPIs
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and other lab-related documentation
  • Manage vendor relationships, own lab procurement and inventory management
  • Develop, implement, and maintain lab safety programs, emergency protocols, training initiatives and related updates and communications
  • With Operations, ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, biosafety, waste disposal)
  • Ensure that labs are designed and maintained for safety, scalability, and scientific excellence; participate in the evaluation and selection of lab leases and facilities planning
  • Oversee QA programs and processes, including laboratory quality systems, documentation, as well as internal and external audits
  • Ensure data integrity across all lab processes
  • Partner with software and hardware teams to design, implement, and optimize automated systems

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in laboratory management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of lab compliance frameworks and safety standards across international lab locations
  • Proven experience in global lab operations, process optimization, and QA implementation
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills
  • Successful experience building and scaling lab operations in a high-growth, rapidly evolving startup environment
  • Experience developing a LIMS a plus
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field preferred

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Vice President – Laboratory Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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