Assistant Clinical Dir Clinical Reporting

Job Summary

The Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Reporting supports the strategic, operational, and quality objectives of the Clinical Services department by overseeing the timely and accurate generation of clinical diagnostic reports. This role works in close collaboration with laboratory directors, genetic counselors, variant scientists, and bioinformatics teams to ensure the integrity, consistency, and compliance of clinical report content across Baylor Miraca Genetics’ portfolio. The Assistant Director plays a key role in managing workflows, supporting team development, and driving process improvements within the reporting function.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO) in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related clinical field required

• Board certification (e.g., ABMGG or equivalent) 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in clinical diagnostics, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong familiarity with genetic testing workflows, variant interpretation, and clinical reporting standards

• Experience with CAP/CLIA regulations and clinical laboratory quality management systems

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the day-to-day operations of the clinical reporting team, including workload prioritization, staffing, and delivery timelines

• Oversee the generation, review, and finalization of clinical diagnostic reports for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance

• Collaborate with genetic counselors, medical directors, and variant scientists to ensure consistency of report content and variant interpretation

• Monitor and improve turnaround times (TAT), report quality, and reporting-related key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Contribute to the development and refinement of reporting templates, protocols, and decision-support tools

• Participate in ongoing training and mentorship of clinical reporting staff and support their professional development

• Act as a liaison between clinical reporting and other departments, including laboratory operations, bioinformatics, and quality assurance

• Support internal and external audit readiness, including documentation review and quality assurance initiatives

• Contribute to the implementation of new test offerings, automation tools, and clinical report enhancements

• Stay informed of emerging trends and guidelines in genomics and molecular diagnostics to ensure compliance and innovation

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of clinical variant interpretation and reporting frameworks (e.g., ACMG guidelines, HGVS nomenclature)

• Exceptional attention to detail, written communication, and clinical documentation skills

• Demonstrated leadership in managing clinical teams, workflows, and performance metrics

• Experience working with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic health records (EHRs)

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic clinical environment

• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and patient care

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and operate a computer

• Primarily an office-based role with some flexibility for hybrid work arrangements

• Occasional travel may be required for professional development or internal collaboration