Hudson Health System offers
high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare via four hospitals and multiple outpatient sites in northern New Jersey. Our lab services are critical, and the AVP will lead diagnostics and innovation. We are an
equal opportunity employer and comply with the NJ Pay Transparency Act.
Scope of Position The
Associate Vice President, Laboratory Services leads all diagnostic laboratory testing and related services for Hudson Health System's inpatients, outpatients, and outreach clients. This includes managing operations across
HRH Bayonne, Christ, Secaucus, and Hoboken University Medical Center , encompassing all central labs, hospital-based labs, outpatient clinics, and patient service centers. The role has direct oversight of approximately 200 FTEs and a $30 million operating budget.
Primary Responsibilities - Develop strategic direction for laboratory services aligned with the goals of Hudson Health System.
- Ensure quality, operational integrity, and cost-effectiveness of laboratory operations across all sites.
- Maintain full regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and state requirements).
- Enhance laboratory support for clinical programs and value-based care initiatives.
- Oversee daily operations including staffing, budgeting, quality assurance, technical processes, chemical hygiene, and safety programs.
- Drive innovation in test menu development and lab service delivery.
- Ensure integration of laboratory systems with physician, nursing, IT, and materials management teams.
- Build cross-campus operational workgroups to standardize processes and ensure continuous improvement.
- Oversee vendor relations, equipment acquisition, and lab formulary development.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead quality improvement efforts.
Leadership & Collaboration - Serve as a senior leader within Hudson Health System, collaborating with the CMO, COO, and other hospital executives.
- Act as liaison to laboratory medical directors and pathologists.
- Develop and coach laboratory leadership teams across all campuses.
- Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, service excellence, and innovation.
- Represent lab services in system-level strategy and planning meetings.
Qualifications: - Advanced degree in healthcare or business administration (MD, MHA, MBA) required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive lab management experience, preferably within an integrated health system.
- Experience with outreach, reference testing, mergers, and large-scale lab consolidations preferred.
- Familiarity with lab formulary strategy, CIN integration, and value-based care models.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to lead diverse teams.
Education & Certification - Master's degree in clinical laboratory science, Medical Technology, or related field required; PhD, DSc.. (Preferred.)
- Current state licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist and national certification (ASCP, NCA, or AMT) (Required.)
- Advanced certification in healthcare administration (e.g., MHA, MBA) (Preferred.)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
- Yearly pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Laboratory management: 7 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hudson County, NJ (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hudson County, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
