Administrative Lab Director %u2013 Regional Lab

Location:Lee Health Regional Lab

Category: Leadership

Type: Full Time

Schedule:Days

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$105,040.00 141,835.00 annually

Lee Health is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking laboratory executive to lead our highly complex Regional Laboratory operations. The Administrative Laboratory Director provides executive oversight across multiple service lines, ensuring regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Scope of Oversight

Blood Center, Specimen Receiving & Processing, Clinical Laboratory, Microbiology, Histology, Ambulatory Point of Care, Outpatient Laboratory Customer Service, and Laboratory Courier Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across all Regional Laboratory operations
• Partner with system and medical leadership to define and execute long-range strategy
• Drive quality, compliance, financial performance, and growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, Florida regulations, AABB, FDA, CAP, and organizational standards
• Lead workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational optimization
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MHA, MBA, or related advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive senior leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations
• Experience overseeing complex, multi-service laboratory environments (Histology/Pathology preferred)
• Active Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor license required
• Proven success in regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and performance improvement
• Strong executive presence, analytical expertise, and team-building capabilities

About Lee Health

Lee Health is one of Florida's largest nonprofit health systems, serving more than 1 million patient contacts annually. Our system includes four acute care hospitals, a children's hospital, over 90 physician practices, home health, and post-acute services across Southwest Florida.

At Lee Health, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose. We value teamwork, empowerment, and professional growth in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Lee Health?

Competitive compensation

Affordable comprehensive benefits

403(b) with up to 5% match

Generous PTO

Education assistance & PSLF eligibility

Onsite employee health services & child care

Supportive, community-focused culture

To learn more, contact alexandra.ogrady@leehealth.org.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please reach out to alexandra.ogrady@leehealth.org.