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Director, US Laboratory Operations

Highland Heights, Kentucky, USAFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide operational leadership for the Highland Heights laboratory, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of US clinical trial testing.

Role type

Director, Laboratory Operations (Management)

Builds

Clinical trial testing services for pharmaceutical/biotech clients

Domain

Life Sciences / Clinical Laboratory Operations

Required skills

Executive-level laboratory operations leadership, Quality systems and regulatory compliance, Laboratory capacity and resource planning, Workforce planning and talent development, Budgeting and financial acumen, Cross-functional stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, CAP/CLIA accreditation, Experience leading large teams and operational transformation, Automation and technology deployment

Technologies

Laboratory automation systems, Quality management systems, Data analytics tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute laboratory operating strategy aligned with business priorities, Lead laboratory operations teams including QC and automation, Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements, Own workforce planning and leadership development, Manage operating budgets and capital requirements, Champion automation and process innovation

Seniority

Director, Strategic Leadership