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Stanford Health Care · 21 hours ago

Director of Operations – Clinical Lab Network

Santa Clara County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Stanford Health Care is seeking a dynamic Director of Operations – Network Director to lead their expanding network of off-campus laboratory services. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, streamlining workflows, and expanding lab capabilities to support the growing clinical network.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations for assigned laboratory sites, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance

Oversee staffing, training, and performance management to support a culture of excellence

Develop and implement policies, standard work, and performance metrics aligned with the Stanford Operating System

Ensure compliance with CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations

Drive continuous improvement, Lean initiatives, and operational innovation

Manage budgets, productivity, and financial performance for assigned areas

Lead strategic planning and space/lab design initiatives

Partner with Finance and Business Operations on growth and business development opportunities

Serve as a key liaison with medical staff, nursing, and other departments to optimize patient care and service delivery

Represent the department in leadership meetings, committees, and enterprise initiatives

Qualification

Clinical laboratory operationsHealthcare managementFinancial acumenChange managementLIS systems knowledgeLean principlesLeadership abilitiesPatient safety commitmentRegulatory complianceCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical laboratory operations or healthcare management within a large medical center

Proven experience leading multi-site laboratory teams and implementing operational improvements

Deep understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and healthcare operations

Strong financial acumen and business planning skills

Excellent leadership, communication, and change-management abilities

Ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration across diverse teams

Commitment to patient safety, service excellence, and regulatory compliance

Preferred

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Knowledge of LIS systems, billing, and reimbursement processes preferred

Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement principles

Company

Stanford Health Care

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Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.

Founded in 1885

Palo Alto, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://stanfordhealthcare.org

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