LeAn Gronowski
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Laboratory Operations
American Health Network part of Optum
03.2022 - Current
- Directed, strategized, and organized day-to-day operational aspects of the core laboratory, prioritizing business development and growth
- Handled due diligence for the establishment of multiple new laboratories, ensuring successful implementation and operation
- Planned and coordinated the seamless full automation of the Chemistry Department, including the implementation of auto verification
- Oversaw P&L of laboratory operations, ensuring financial efficiency and profitability
- Expanded the current test menu to target the patient population of American Health Network providers
- Established strategic alliances with vendors, resulting in an impressive annual cost reduction of $1.5M through expert contract management
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in building an Anatomical Pathology laboratory, yielding a profit of $250K within the first year
- Developed, built and managed a highly profitable Toxicology laboratory from ground up, generating a profit of $800K within the first year
- Exhibited comprehensive expertise in compliance with CAP, CLIA, and COLA standards
Director of Laboratory Operations
American Health Network Part of Optum
06.2005 - 03.2022
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Facility Manager
Baxter BioLife
11.2004 - 05.2005
- Showed exceptional leadership skills in overseeing all aspects of plasma donation, effectively managing the pre- and post-analytical processes with a team of over45 direct and indirect reports
- Assumed full responsibility for securing the overall satisfaction of plasma donors, consistently delivering superior customer service
- Accountable for the proper storage and shipment of plasma to the Baxter facility in Illinois for reagent processing and clinical trials, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards
- Supervised the overall management and operation of the facility, ensuring seamless operations and optimal efficiency
- Successfully drove business growth by actively recruiting new plasma donors, effectively expanding the donor pool
- Directed a cross-functional initiative to reduce employee costs, strategically optimizing employee assignments across different areas and enhancing operational flexibility
Microbiologist/Project Manager
Covance
04.1996 - 09.2004
- Demonstrated expert oversight in all aspects of laboratory test design for multiple Phase3-5 clinical trials, guaranteeing successful outcomes through effective collaboration with Pharmaceutical Sponsors and cross-functional departments
- Originated and carried out standardized project designs and services across all Covance Business units for global studies
- Supervised all project stages, from pre-protocol consultation to protocol specification creation, database design, modification, and result management
- Effectively addressed sponsor inquiries and concerns, promptly resolving issues and implementing necessary project modifications
- Performed microbial analysis and identification, controlling accurate and efficient results
- Validated new procedures to guarantee precision and effectiveness
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indianapolis, INBachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Ball State University
Muncie, INBachelor of Science - Microbiology
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Quality control
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Supervise clinical laboratory
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- MT(ASCP) #189348, College of American Pathology
Timeline
Vice President of Laboratory Operations
American Health Network part of Optum
03.2022 - Current
Director of Laboratory Operations
American Health Network Part of Optum
06.2005 - 03.2022
Facility Manager
Baxter BioLife
11.2004 - 05.2005
Microbiologist/Project Manager
Covance
04.1996 - 09.2004
- MT(ASCP) #189348, College of American Pathology
Master of Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Ball State University