Associate Director, Epic Clinical Program Manager – Laboratory & Pathology

Guidehouse

Associate Director leading Epic Beaker laboratory and pathology transformations for Guidehouse healthcare clients. Guiding enterprise programs, executive relationships, go-lives, and consulting teams.

Posted 8/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading Epic Beaker implementations and optimizing laboratory operations while managing complex stakeholder relationships and multi-workstream projects. Proven ability to drive program governance, operational readiness, and client relationship development in healthcare IT consulting.

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Epic Beaker ImplementationHealthcare IT ConsultingLaboratory Operations ManagementStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

EHR ImplementationLaboratory SystemsProject ManagementOperational ReadinessTesting and Validation StrategyChange ControlInstrumentation IntegrationAccreditation ComplianceGovernance EstablishmentRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingRelationship BuildingCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Epic SystemsLaboratory Information SystemsThird-Party Vendor ManagementInterface Teams CoordinationGovernance Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Epic Beaker CP CertificationEpic Beaker AP Certification

Industry Keywords

CAPCLIAJoint CommissionLaboratory AccreditationHealthcare IT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise technology initiatives from planning through stabilization
Establish program governance, priorities, and rollout strategies
Lead project and workstream execution
Manage scope, staffing, risks, dependencies, and executive escalations
Drive executive reporting and stakeholder alignment
Lead cutover, go-live, stabilization, and transition-to-support activities
Serve as the primary liaison across laboratory operations, pathology, IT, Epic teams, infrastructure, interface teams, DI, RALS, and third-party vendors
Remove barriers, manage cross-functional dependencies, and ensure timely decisions
Provide leadership on Epic Beaker implementation and optimization
Lead laboratory workflow transformation, testing and validation strategy, accreditation-compliant documentation and change control, instrumentation and interface integration, and operational readiness and adoption planning
Translate technical and operational complexity into actionable recommendations
Support client growth, proposal development, and thought leadership activities
Identify opportunities to expand relationships and deliver additional value across existing accounts
Lead consulting teams across multiple workstreams
Provide coaching, resource planning, staffing oversight, and talent development
Serve as a trusted advisor to health system executives, laboratory leadership, and IT organizations
Own executive relationships and contribute to business development

Requirements

What you’ll need

MINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of experience in healthcare IT consulting, laboratory systems, EHR implementation, or laboratory operations
Associates degree or higher required; we can substituted years of experience for degree
Deep Epic Beaker expertise, including certification in Beaker CP, Beaker AP, or related modules
Proven experience leading large-scale laboratory, pathology, or Epic implementation programs
Experience managing executive stakeholders and complex multi-workstream engagements
Strong understanding of laboratory operations, testing, interfaces, instrumentation, and operational readiness
Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and laboratory accreditation requirements
Demonstrated experience leading consulting teams and developing client relationships
Candidate Status Allowed: US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Green Card Holder
Travel required up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Up to 50% travel