Executive Director, Lab

Laboratory services play a vital role in nearly every patient diagnosis, treatment plan and clinical decision. As Executive Director of Laboratory for Community Health System, you will provide executive leadership for a systemwide laboratory enterprise that spans acute care hospitals and ambulatory settings, helping shape the future of diagnostic services across the continuum of care.

About Community Health System

• This is a unique opportunity to influence clinical quality, operational excellence and the delivery of high-value care across the communities we serve.
• All are welcome as valued members of our community.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the laboratory enterprise, you will establish and execute a systemwide vision that drives standardization, integration and performance across all care settings.
• In partnership with executive leadership, physicians, nursing, finance, supply chain and information technology teams, you will advance quality outcomes, strengthen regulatory readiness and support the adoption of evidence-based practices and emerging technologies.
• Through oversight of financial performance, capital planning, resource utilization and operational metrics, you will optimize service excellence, fiscal stewardship and sustainable growth.
• You will also develop and mentor laboratory leaders, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and position laboratory services to support evolving care models and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences required 8 years of progressive laboratory leadership experience required Significant experience leading multi-site or system-level laboratory operations required Licenses and Certifications Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) or its equivalent required Disclaimers • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Benefits

• Opportunities for you!
• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and Newsweek 2026 Eligible for annual incentive program, progressive sign-on incentive and comprehensive relocation package Community University leadership training courses Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time accrues from Day 1 at the maximum allowable accrual rate 403(b)-retirement plan with leading matching contributions, as well as a 457(b) plan Great on-demand dining options, plus free parking and EV charging ordering Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community.