Justin Krause
Madison,WI
Summary
Authentic and inclusive business leader with over 15 years of proven experience in strategy development and execution, team development, and process implementation. Expertise in executive leadership and strategic planning driving innovative approaches that foster business growth and operational excellence. Recognized for effective team collaboration and consistently achieving outstanding results. Committed to creating an authentic workplace culture that empowers individuals and enhances overall organizational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Global Operations Coordination & Integrations
Abbott - Cancer Diagnostics Division
Madison, WI
03.2026 - Current
- Facilitated post-integration development of operational strategic plan by implementing standardized processes and performance management across all functions.
- Directed implementation and management of laboratory central services department, ensuring efficient processing and delivery of patient specimens.
- Developed and implemented site strategy for laboratory enterprise, focusing on maximizing efficiency and effectiveness of current and future laboratory assays.
- Spearheaded integration initiatives, partnering with M&A leaders to create comprehensive playbooks and best practices that ensure optimal performance following acquisitions.
- Managed support for existing test portfolio while facilitating expansion planning and conducting operational assessments for international operations at Abbott.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency.
Vice President, Global Operations Coordination & Integrations
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Facilitated execution of organizational strategic plan by standardizing processes, operational mechanisms, and performance management.
- Orchestrated the establishment of pre-analytical laboratory operations model, focusing on robust staffing and service frameworks.
- Directed integration and coordination efforts, collaborating with M&A team, operational and functional leaders during due diligence and post-close phases.
- Oversaw operational support for Exact Sciences' international business.
- Managed comprehensive operational efforts to facilitate the introduction of exact sciences test portfolio into emerging international markets and regions.
Vice President, Operations, Coordination & Strategy
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
01.2022 - 07.2025
- In partnership with the Senior Vice President, Chief Laboratory Officer developed, designed, executed and monitored enterprise strategies across the Exact Sciences Operations organization to achieve corporate priorities.
- Accountable for overall coordination of the design, development, and execution of strategies to maintain and improve operational excellence and cultural alignment across all Exact Sciences operational functions.
- Responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining centralized services required to support and expand the range of laboratory and operations related services and life altering laboratory tests offered by Exact Sciences.
- Supported integrating mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, or new buildouts into the Exact Sciences Laboratory network.
- Direct operational support of Exact Science’s International business through expansion planning, operational assessments, strategic location assessments and portfolio support.
- $1.17B revenue and 800 headcount growth during this time period
Senior Director, Operations Coordination
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
12.2019 - 01.2022
- In partnership with the Senior Vice President, Chief Laboratory Officer, responsible for the coordination and facilitation of strategy development across the Exact Sciences Operations organization to ensure alignment in the successful execution of the corporate priorities.
- Collaborated cross functionally with senior leadership, finance, sales, marketing, and product development to align company-wide strategies and tactical plans.
- Supported a 279-person Laboratory Support Services team responsible for the data entry of physician-requested clinical laboratory test orders into the Exact Sciences order entry system.
- $1.2B in revenue and 2,290 headcount growth during this time period
Director of Laboratory Support Services
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Continued support of 100-person Revenue Cycle Team and associated responsibilities.
- Guided 195-person Laboratory Order Entry team and 36-person Laboratory Information Management team responsible for ingress and data entry of physician requested clinical laboratory test orders into Exact Sciences order entry system, ensuring accuracy and timely entry of orders which include, test selection, patient demographics, billing, and specimen collection shipping information.
- Effectively supported business and teams through successful implementation of Epic Health Records System across the Exact Sciences Laboratory organization.
- $421.8M revenue and 2,133 headcount growth during this time period
Head of Revenue Cycle, Training and Workforce Effectiveness
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Headed teams responsible for the laboratory insurance registration to cash collection portion of the laboratory billing workstream, including insurance eligibility verification, claim submission, payer response handling, appeal process, cash posting and patient and client billing.
- Led Training department responsible for training all new and current employees of Exact Sciences Laboratories Customer Care Center (Order Entry, Patient and Provider Support Call Center, and Revenue Cycle Department)
- $355M revenue and 1,241 headcount growth during this time period
Senior Manager of Non-Technical Implementation & Logistics
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsible for management of logistics relationship with United Parcel Services (UPS) to nationally distribute Cologuard cancer screening collection kits to patient’s homes, and from patients to laboratory in WI to ensure time sensitive return of patient specimens and medically impactful test results.
- Supported international product expansion by planning, developing and installing satellite processing laboratories at two locations in Italy (Naples & Rome).
- $59.9M revenue and 59 headcount growth during this time period
Non-Technical Manager, Clinical Laboratory Operations
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Worked cross functionality with all laboratory departments to ensure preparation for commercial launch of Cologuard the first FDA approved stool DNA non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test.
- Oversight, development and build out of new Exact Sciences specimen processing laboratory to accommodate processing of 1 million patient samples per year.
- Supported international product expansion by helping to plan, develop and install satellite processing laboratory in London.
- $135.3M revenue and 575 headcount growth during this time period
Specimen Processor II
Meriter Laboratories - an affiliate of Meriter Health Services
Madison, WI
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Supported a diverse client base including physicians, clinics, hospitals, researchers, and nursing facilities by connecting patient samples to laboratory test results used to inform medical care and maintenance decisions.
- Ensured the accurate and prompt processing of clinical specimens within a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited laboratory.
Technical Supervisor - Phlebotomy and Support Services
Associated Regional University Pathologists (ARUP) Laboratories
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2008 - 03.2011
- Led 53 employees across 7 locations within the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics health system facilitating access for inpatient and outpatient patients to point of care and laboratory testing informing medical care and maintenance decisions.
- Supported an on-site phlebotomy certification training program providing employees both job skills training and career developing certification.
- Directed the daily workflow assigned to specific work sections and review of results. Monitored the competency and performance of employees. Responsible for preparation and delivery of annual employee evaluations.
Education
Business Analytics Badge - Business Analytics
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, Wisconsin05.2025
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WisconsinBachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WisconsinSkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional communication
- Influencing and negotiating
Timeline
Vice President, Global Operations Coordination & Integrations
Abbott - Cancer Diagnostics Division
03.2026 - Current
Vice President, Global Operations Coordination & Integrations
Exact Sciences
07.2025 - 03.2026
Vice President, Operations, Coordination & Strategy
Exact Sciences
01.2022 - 07.2025
Senior Director, Operations Coordination
Exact Sciences
12.2019 - 01.2022
Director of Laboratory Support Services
Exact Sciences
04.2018 - 12.2019
Head of Revenue Cycle, Training and Workforce Effectiveness
Exact Sciences
10.2016 - 04.2018
Senior Manager of Non-Technical Implementation & Logistics
Exact Sciences
03.2015 - 10.2016
Non-Technical Manager, Clinical Laboratory Operations
Exact Sciences
02.2013 - 03.2015
Specimen Processor II
Meriter Laboratories - an affiliate of Meriter Health Services
09.2011 - 02.2013
Technical Supervisor - Phlebotomy and Support Services
Associated Regional University Pathologists (ARUP) Laboratories
04.2008 - 03.2011
Business Analytics Badge - Business Analytics
University of Wisconsin Madison
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Madison
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Honors
Exact Sciences 2018 CEO Community Impact Award Winner – recognized for displaying a personal passion and commitment to volunteering and enriching the broader community.
Exact Sciences 2015 Ed Kania Leadership Award Winner - recognized for engaging others in a vision for achieving success and demonstrating commitment to the growth and development of others.
Community Involvement
- Executive Sponsor of Exact Sciences Pride Inclusion Network, 2024 - Present
- BioForward and Forward BIOLABS Innovation to Commercialization Pipeline (ICP) Review Committee, 2025 - Present
- Member of Exact Sciences Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Core Team, 2023 - 2026
- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center Advisory Board, 2024 - 2025
- BioForward, Governing Board, 2023 - 2025