The Regional Director oversees the operational, financial, and business performance of a designated region including the clinical and anatomical laboratories according to the goals and objectives of the health system.  He/she is responsible for development and administration of the regional budget, development & execution of strategic initiatives, and implementation of programs to ensure attainment of a business plan for growth and profitability.  He/she provides direction and oversight of various laboratory departments and managers.  He/she maintains good inter-departmental, health system administration, and physician relationships‬‬‬‬ in a highly visible role.  This position reports to the System Vice President of Lab Operations.‬‬‬‬

Plans, organizes, and directs the operations and business development activities for laboratory departments and services in a designated region. Creates and monitors laboratory budgets, develops, and implements initiatives to ensure compliance with established financial objectives. Reviews, recommends, approves and monitors plans for operational workflow; budget compliance, customer/client services, purchased services, and labor management. Reviews individual lab facility and regional performance against operating plans and standards. Creates and provides corporate management with business reports - guides and assists with the development of operational changes and corrective actions. Prepares, recommends, and guides implementation of department / regional service goals and objectives - operational, business, financial. Reviews and approves expenses, cost estimates, manpower and facilities requirements, including capital needs.  Collaborates with external organizations and lab partners, vendors, system hospitals, medical groups, and other entities to achieve health system and laboratory objectives and responsibilities.  Creates, reviews and manages major projects involving functional changes at individual/regional lab network, capital expenditures, facilities, new technology, services, processes, or practices to advance the health system mission and vision.   Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as department rules, polices, and procedural manuals. Adherence to Safety Regulations. Adherence to HIPAA Regulations.

Education & Experience Required:

Completion of accredited Bachelor’s degree program in a chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology or clinical laboratory science. Prefer MS/MBA/MHA in healthcare management, business management or a closely related field with experience in laboratory operations. 5+ years of progressive managerial experience in a large healthcare organization with a solid track record and experience in clinical and anatomic pathology operations (federated and integrated), fiscal management, and strategy. Comprehensive experience in laboratory operations in a system environment, Quality Management Programs (QMP’s), and Outreach/In-reach laboratory services. Comprehension of CLIA regulations regarding, proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control. Knowledgeable in all applicable state and federal laws relating to but not limited to; healthcare & laboratory operations & standards; reimbursement regulations; employment laws and any other area impacting the operations. Comprehensive knowledge of patient care issues as they relate to laboratory services and operations in an integrated healthcare delivery environment. Ability to comprehend and analyze laboratory financial reports; ability to create and interpret complex statistical and operational reports; create and execute strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives.   Skilled in the creation and management of departmental budgets and financial forecasts including cost, revenue, capital expense planning.   Ability to direct, advise, and motivate various layers of divisional personnel involving issues impacting the operations and the financial performance of the designated region.  Demonstrate excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to interact effectively with enterprise executives including Health System Executives, Pathologists, Dept. Managers and Supervisors, Laboratory Personnel, Referring Physicians, Business Development & Corporate support staff, as well as Vendors and Other Health System Partners and Stakeholders.  Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Department: HFHS Lab Administration Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable