Laboratory Director

Résumé du poste

The Laboratory Director is responsible for the technical, operational, and regulatory performance of the ART facility, including staff management and quality assurance. They will lead the laboratory team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with all federal and provincial standards.

Détails du poste

Position Summary * We are seeking a Laboratory Director to lead our newly built state of the ART Facility running 100% embryoscope technology. This individual will be responsible for the overall technical, operational, regulatory, and quality performance of the laboratory, ensuring outcomes meet or exceed industry benchmarks and clinical standards. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical expertise in assisted reproductive technologies (ART), strong regulatory acumen, and demonstrated success building and leading high-performing laboratory teams. Reporting Structure * Reports to: TFP’s Vice President, Laboratory Operations * Ensures open communication lines with Medical Director and Clinic Manager, functioning as an operational triad for clinic performance. Role Specific Scope * Technical * Performs and validates highly complex ART procedures. * Signs off all laboratory staff competency. * Coordinates patient treatment planning with physicians and clinic/nurse manager. * Regulatory & Accreditation * Ensures compliance with all federal, provincial/state, and accrediting bodies. * Maintains continuous inspection readiness. * Oversees proficiency testing programs. * Ensures corrective action documentation and follow-up. * Quality & Risk * Leads QA/QC programs. * Participates in risk management committee. * Investigates and documents laboratory incidents. * Operations & Financial Stewardship * Develops and manages laboratory budgets. * Recommends capital equipment acquisition. * Oversees inventory cost control. * Human Resources Authority * Recruitment and hiring recommendation (with HR/VP, Laboratory Operations). * Performance reviews in line with HR policies. * Progressive discipline (in coordination with HR). * Creation of training programs. * Schedule oversight in compliance with employment legislation. * Executive Leadership * Participates in Executive Committee. * Establishes laboratory vision and organizational values. * Builds high-performance laboratory culture. * Drives continuous improvement and innovation. Experience Requirements * Minimum Masters degree with preference for PhD. * At least 5 years experience as embryologist * CFAS certification as embryologist * CFAS certification as Laboratory Director (to be obtained within 2 years if not already) * Demonstrated leadership ability and exemplary performance record.

Ce que vous ferez

The Laboratory Director is responsible for the technical, operational, and regulatory performance of the ART facility, including staff management and quality assurance. They will lead the laboratory team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with all federal and provincial standards.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Master's degree, with a PhD preferred, and possess at least 5 years of experience as an embryologist. CFAS certification as an embryologist is required, with the expectation to obtain CFAS Laboratory Director certification within two years.

Compétences indiquées

• Continuous Improvement · Souhaitée
• Technical · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• staff · Souhaitée
• procedures. · Souhaitée
• Compliance · Souhaitée
• Planning · Souhaitée
• management · Souhaitée
• Documentation · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• discipline · Souhaitée
• coordination · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Embryology
• ART procedures
• Laboratory management
• Regulatory compliance
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• Budgeting
• Team leadership
• Staff training
• Risk management
• Clinical operations
• Strategic planning
• Proficiency testing
• Capital equipment acquisition
• Performance management

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research