Senior Director, Laboratory IT

Position SummaryAs the VP of Laboratory IT, you will play a critical role in leading and implementing digital technologies that directly enable business outcomes including increased lab productivity, improved turnaround times, and enhanced patient impact. The role involves strong communication and collaboration with Laboratory Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D, in a fast-paced oncology diagnostic environment — gathering business and functional requirements, delivering and supporting applications and technology solutions that improve the laboratory's operational processes, scalability, and growth. You will be accountable for architecting, testing, and documenting system changes as required by standards. Your ability to translate requirements in partnership with stakeholders into robust automated, innovative solutions will be essential. Expertise in CLIA/CAP is required. You will act as a change leader, cross-functionally collaborating to ensure adoption and optimization of digital solutions across the organization. Must be located or commutable to: Ramsey, NJ; Raleigh, NC; Ft Myers, FL; or Aliso Viejo, CA.Core ResponsibilitiesImplement and support Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), partnering closely with laboratory operations across the total testing process.Charge technology strategy and execution for leveraging data, AI, and modern LIMS capabilities to drive efficiency, quality, and scalability.Act as technology business partner to Lab Operations, production engineering, and other laboratory teams.Lead a team of technology professionals across software development, implementation, and support, including IT business analysts, project managers, and developers.Lead laboratory projects impacting programs and projects, in close collaboration with operational and other digital technology leaders.Ensure effective support for LIMS super users, LIMS admins, offshore support, and help desk for laboratory applications.Drive and support data integrity processes and validations for all laboratory related software applications.Collaborate with lab technology equipment and operations teams to manage equipment lifecycles.Collaborate with the QA department to support accreditation processes through validation activities.Partner with laboratory leaders to develop technology enablement and deployment of standard operating procedures, user guides, and other documentation for the LIMS and related applications.Collaborate across DTS on business requirements to ensure end-to-end architected solutions, adequate infrastructure support, and upgrade planning.Participate in internal and external audit reviews of systems.Lead laboratory systems upgrades and maintenance on a frequent and recurring basis while complying with applicable regulatory requirements.Manage vendor relationships, including leading vendors on implementation, upgrades, and modifications.Provide high-level project management for LIMS projects using best practices for software development, architecture, structured change management processes, change control, and security.Manage effective data exchange between LIMS and all lab instruments and other associated systems.Direct and control the strategic software roadmap to balance enterprise goals and ensure alignment with growth and scalability objectives and patient outcomes.Accountable for budget management for laboratory technology investments and platform lifecycle needs.Provide leadership in problem solving, requiring consideration of the DTS strategic plan, short-term goals, solution analysis, and action plan execution.Experience, Education and QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in an IT environment.Minimum of 15 years' experience working within a regulated setting (laboratory, quality, manufacturing, IT).Exposure to a broad group of laboratory software systems and command of the laboratory software marketplace.Full understanding of laboratory systems, including LIMS, and comprehensive knowledge of system architecture and data elements.Experience in information technology analysis, installation, development, and maintenance of business application software and servers, including metadata and user interface development.Preferred knowledge of Sapio, Labware LIMS, Labvantage LIMS, Openlab ECM, IDBS ELN, Labware ELN, Chromelion, Empower, and other laboratory systems.Demonstrated understanding of CSV and ALCOA+ regulations in laboratory systems.Experience supporting large-scale complex software applications and LIMS or large ERP implementation.Analytical expertise to assist with problem determination and solution across enterprise solution environments.Collaborative mindset with strong communication, negotiation, and change management skills.Ability to manage, mentor, and grow a global team.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.Expertise in CLIA/CAP regulations is required.Travel20-25% (higher during implementation periods).J-18808-Ljbffr