Sr. Director, Lab Pipelines and LIMS
Veracyte
| Company | Veracyte |
| Category | Science & Research |
| Location | San Diego |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
We Seek A Better Way : We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
We Make It Happen : We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
We Are Stronger Together : We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
We Care Deeply : We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.
The Position:
We are seeking a Sr. Director, Lab Pipelines & LIMS to lead the strategy, development, and operation of critical software systems that power our diagnostic workflows. This leader will oversee multiple engineering teams responsible for LIMS and laboratory pipelines & tools, including pipelines supporting secondary analysis such as sequence data processing, variant calling, data transformation, and quality control. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering solutions that directly impact patient care.
Lead and grow multiple high-performing engineering teams, including LIMS and pipelines & tools teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
Define and execute the technical and product strategy for laboratory systems, including LIMS, secondary analysis pipelines, and supporting tools
Oversee development of pipelines that transform raw laboratory and sequencing data into structured, analysis-ready outputs
Partner closely with laboratory operations, bioinformatics, product, quality, and regulatory teams to align priorities and deliver integrated solutions
Drive the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure systems supporting end-to-end lab workflows from sample accessioning through reporting
Ensure systems meet regulatory and quality requirements for clinical laboratory environments, including traceability, auditability, and data integrity
Oversee technical direction, balancing speed, scalability, and long-term sustainability
Establish and refine processes for software development, deployment, and support in a regulated environment
Manage roadmap planning, resource allocation, and execution across multiple teams and initiatives
Champion modern engineering practices including automation, CI/CD, observability, and cloud-native architectures
Build strong stakeholder relationships by engaging early, seeking input, and aligning on shared goals
Drive continuous improvement by embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and raising the bar for performance and quality
Attract, develop, and retain top talent, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can do their best work
Who You Are:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field
12+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of multiple teams or organizations
Proven experience building and scaling enterprise systems in laboratory, healthcare, or other regulated environments
Direct experience with LIMS platforms and secondary analysis pipelines (e.g., sequence data processing, variant calling, annotation workflows, or similar data-intensive pipelines)
Strong understanding of data engineering principles, workflow orchestration, and distributed systems
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., CLIA,