Director, Clinical Science

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!Organization:SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-BayPosition Overview:****Please Note: While this position is listed as hybrid, regular in-office attendance is required. Candidates should be prepared to commute to the Livermore lab on a consistent basis to support team collaboration and business needs.**** Responsible for setting the standard of quality for testing within the assigned department(s). The position is responsible for the overall clinical quality of testing, development of new tests and test procedures, and verification in accordance with federal requirements under CLIA-88, College of American Pathologists (CAP), the State of California, and any other related regulatory or accrediting body affecting clinical activities of the laboratory. This position assures that lab services are quality focused, progressive, competitive, customer service-oriented, and effectively integrated with other affiliates. The laboratory is to operate in compliance with state, local and federal regulations, licensing and accreditation.This position also provides clinical guidance to laboratory personnel performing moderate and high complexity tests. Serves as a liaison between referring physicians, administration, and laboratory staff. Teaches principles of medical and laboratory procedures to laboratory personnel. Responsible for ensuring that laboratory services contribute positively to high value medical care and disease prevention through service excellence, analytical accuracy, cost effectiveness, and high value financial performance. This position will function as director in charge of all required clinical science, new test development, validations, and overall clinical quality of the assigned department(s). This position may be assigned special projects and operations that compel alignment with the lab network or other clinical/functional integration throughout Sutter Health.Job Description:****Please Note: While this position is listed as hybrid, regular in-office attendance is required. Candidates should be prepared to commute to the Livermore lab on a consistent basis to support team collaboration and business needs.**** EDUCATION:Doctorate, PhD in relevant area (Microbiology)TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:        6 years recent relevant experiencePREFRRED EXPERIENCE:MicrobiologyCompletion of Fellowship in MicrobiologySKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of clinical laboratory practice; current technology and applications, accrediting agencies and regulationsUnderstanding of legislation and practice related to medical staff governance, as relates to the clinical laboratory; budgeting, cost accounting, and financial modelingUnderstanding of medical informatics and information systems as they affect laboratory clinical decision supportExpertise in quality improvement tools and processes; awareness of laboratory medicine risk management issuesMust have the ability to effectively lead a centralized entity in a local/area/divisional structureMust have excellent interpersonal (written, oral, presentation) skills and have the flexibility to adapt to a constantly changing environmentMust have well-developed problem identification, analytical, and problem resolution skills, as well as persuasion and negotiation skillsMust have demonstrated organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projectsMust be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with operating entitiesMust have excellent leadership skills and the tenacity to deal with complex structures and tasks over a period of timeMust be able to influence others without defined lines of authorityDemonstrated skills in organization management requiredThese Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).#LI-JI1Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeDays of the Week:Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:As NeededBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $204,464.00 to $327,142.40 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.