# Director of Laboratory Services

Occupation

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The Director of Laboratory Services oversees the overall operation of a clinical or hospital laboratory system, setting strategy for laboratory operations management, budget management, and staff leadership across multiple departments or sites. They ensure ongoing CLIA/CAP regulatory compliance and quality assurance programs meet accreditation standards while managing relationships with hospital administration and external regulators. This senior executive role is typically filled by experienced laboratory professionals with advanced degrees and years of progressive management experience.

Top skills: [Budget Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/budget-management), [Quality Assurance](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/quality-assurance)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Laboratory Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/laboratory-manager)
- Often leads to: [Vice President](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vice-president)

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