Associate Vice President, Laboratory Service

Associate Vice President, Laboratory Services

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

Qualifications :

Education & Certification