Assistant Vice President, Laboratory Services

Location: San Diego, California

Reports to: VP, Chief Operations Executive - Ambulatory

Position Type: Executive Leadership Team

About Scripps Health:

Founded in 1924, Scripps Health is a $5 billion, private nonprofit health system based in San Diego, founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. Serving over 600,000 patients annually, it operates five acute-care hospitals, 30 outpatient centers, home health services, and a wide physician network of 3,000 affiliated doctors and 17,800 employees. Recognized nationally for excellence, Scripps has earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Great Place to Work, Newsweek, and Becker's Healthcare, and maintains an AA rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings due to its strong leadership and financial performance.

Invest, Empower & Belong at Scripps Health where your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

About the role:

Step into a high-impact leadership role at Scripps Health as Assistant Vice President (AVP), Lab Services, where cutting-edge diagnostics and innovation meet a deeply patient-centered mission. You'll help shape the future of care delivery while leading an organization that invests heavily in its people - through leadership development, education, and a strong culture of support and belonging. With a focus on quality, equity, and continuous improvement, plus competitive benefits and meaningful work that directly impacts patient outcomes, Scripps offers both purpose and professional growth.

The AVP, Lab Services provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for system-wide laboratory operations, including clinical laboratories, pathology services, and specialized diagnostic programs. The AVP ensures high-reliability operations, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and an exceptional service experience for patients, providers, and internal partners. This role serves as a key advisor to senior executives, collaborates closely with physician partners, and advances system strategies related to access, technology modernization, workforce planning, and operational efficiency across all lab service lines.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field (e.g. Biology or Chemistry).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations within a large, integrated healthcare system or reference laboratory.
• Proven success in leading multi-site, high-volume core laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, process improvement, and strategic project implementation.
• Experience managing large operational budgets and vendor contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MHA, MBA, MPH) or related advanced degree
• ASCP or relevant board certification
• Experience leading system-wide lab redesign/modernization (e.g., consolidation, automation, outreach)
• Expertise in LIS, digital pathology, and advanced diagnostics technologies
• Background in Lean/Six Sigma and large-scale performance improvement
• Experience partnering with physician leadership to drive clinical integration and quality
• Proven success in workforce strategy and labor optimization
• Experience in value-based care, lab outreach growth, and network optimization
• Strong executive presence with a track record of leading enterprise-wide change