VP – Healthcare Technology and Laboratory Informatics

The Vice President – Healthcare Technology and Laboratory Informatics is a key executive responsible for driving digital transformation across laboratory and healthcare operations. This role oversees the strategic planning, deployment, and optimization of laboratory informatics platforms, clinical data systems, and digital health infrastructure. The VP ensures interoperability, compliance, and performance of integrated technology systems that enhance patient care, diagnostics, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic vision and execution of healthcare technology and lab informatics initiatives across clinical, research, and diagnostic operations.

• Oversee implementation and optimization of systems including LIS, LIMS, ELN, HIS, EMR, middleware, and cloud-based platforms.

• Establish data governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CAP, CLIA, FDA, GDPR) and cybersecurity.

• Partner with stakeholders (clinical, lab, IT, and executive leadership) to align tech initiatives with business and care delivery goals.

• Drive interoperability across healthcare systems, laboratories, and external partners through integration (e.g., HL7, FHIR).

• Guide evaluation and procurement of emerging technologies, including AI/ML, IoT, and digital pathology tools.

• Lead change management and user adoption of new systems and digital workflows.

• Ensure high system uptime, usability, and vendor service quality through contract management and SLAs.

• Build and lead a cross-functional team of informatics professionals, engineers, analysts, and project managers.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Laboratory Informatics Strategy

   • Deploy and integrate systems like LIS, LIMS, ELN, and middleware

   • Enhance laboratory automation, workflow efficiency, and result integrity

2. Healthcare IT & Interoperability

   • Connect lab systems with HIS/EMR platforms for seamless clinical integration

   • Enable real-time data sharing across care teams, labs, and regulatory bodies

3. Data Governance, Privacy & Compliance

   • Implement robust controls for data integrity, access, and security

   • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, CLIA, CAP, ISO, and FDA guidelines

4. AI/ML and Digital Enablement

   • Support advanced analytics, predictive diagnostics, and clinical decision support

   • Drive adoption of AI for image analysis, anomaly detection, and lab performance optimization

5. Vendor & Platform Management

   • Lead RFPs, vendor selection, and performance management for informatics tools

   • Foster innovation partnerships with tech providers and startups

6. Leadership & Organizational Impact

   • Build informatics and health tech capabilities within the organization

   • Influence enterprise-wide tech investments and digital health roadmap

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field

  • MBA or Executive Education in Healthcare Leadership is highly preferred

• Experience:

  • 15+ years in healthcare IT, clinical systems, or laboratory informatics

  • Minimum 7 years in executive leadership roles within health systems or diagnostics

  • Proven success in multi-site, enterprise-level system implementations

• Technical Skills:

  • Deep expertise in:

    • LIS/LIMS platforms (e.g., Sunquest, LabWare, STARLIMS)

    • HIS/EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech)

    • HL7, ASTM, FHIR interoperability standards

    • Cloud platforms, APIs, and middleware solutions

    • AI/ML and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAS)

• Leadership Competencies:

  • Strategic vision, stakeholder alignment, and operational execution

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and risk management skills

  • Change leadership in highly regulated and complex environments