Laboratory Director Advisor
Baigan, Inc., State College, PA, United States
Company Description
Baigan, Inc. is redefining biospecimen transport with intelligent hardware that delivers real-time monitoring, security, and accountability for clinical laboratories. The pre-analytical phase—where up to 75% of lab errors occur—remains one of the most costly and under-optimized parts of healthcare operations. Failures such as improper sample handling, delayed transport, and lack of chain-of-custody visibility lead to compromised specimens, repeat testing, and delayed patient care—contributing up to 1% of hospital operating costs annually. Baigan is building the Baigan Box, a smart, connected transport system that brings real-time visibility, environmental monitoring, and traceability to specimen logistics—turning a traditionally “blind” process into a measurable, controllable system. We are focused not just on technology—but on solving real operational and financial pain points for labs. Role Description
This is a part-time, strategic advisory role for a Laboratory Director / Clinical Lab Operations Advisor with deep, hands-on experience running or overseeing clinical lab operations. You will work closely with the founding team to ensure Baigan’s solutions directly align with the real-world operational, financial, and clinical constraints of modern laboratories. This role goes beyond traditional advisory—you will help shape: Product design decisions (what actually matters in the lab) Workflow integration (how this fits into existing processes) Economic value proposition (how labs justify buying this) Go-to-market strategy (how labs evaluate and adopt solutions) Key Responsibilities
Provide insight into lab operating costs, budgeting, and financial decision-making Advise on pre-analytical workflows, including specimen collection, storage, and transport Help quantify and validate cost savings, ROI, and efficiency gains Guide development of lab-ready protocols and compliance pathways (CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189) Evaluate how Baigan Box integrates into existing courier and lab workflows Support pilot design with clinical labs and identify key success metrics Advise on vendor evaluation criteria used by labs when purchasing new solutions Provide credibility and input for partnerships, sales conversations, and fundraising Qualifications (Refined for What You Actually Need)
Direct experience running or managing a clinical laboratory(Lab Director, Medical Director, or senior operations role) Proven involvement in lab budgeting, cost management, or operational efficiency initiatives Strong understanding of pre-analytical phase challenges and failure points Experience evaluating or implementing lab equipment, diagnostics, or workflow systems Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189) Background in Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, or Clinical Microbiology Ability to translate clinical + operational insights into product and business strategy Nice-to-Have (But High Value for You)
Experience with: Reference labs, hospital systems, or large lab networks Courier logistics / specimen transport workflows Digital health, lab informatics, or connected devices Previously involved in: Vendor selection / procurement decisions Process improvement or cost-reduction initiatives
Baigan, Inc. is redefining biospecimen transport with intelligent hardware that delivers real-time monitoring, security, and accountability for clinical laboratories. The pre-analytical phase—where up to 75% of lab errors occur—remains one of the most costly and under-optimized parts of healthcare operations. Failures such as improper sample handling, delayed transport, and lack of chain-of-custody visibility lead to compromised specimens, repeat testing, and delayed patient care—contributing up to 1% of hospital operating costs annually. Baigan is building the Baigan Box, a smart, connected transport system that brings real-time visibility, environmental monitoring, and traceability to specimen logistics—turning a traditionally “blind” process into a measurable, controllable system. We are focused not just on technology—but on solving real operational and financial pain points for labs. Role Description
This is a part-time, strategic advisory role for a Laboratory Director / Clinical Lab Operations Advisor with deep, hands-on experience running or overseeing clinical lab operations. You will work closely with the founding team to ensure Baigan’s solutions directly align with the real-world operational, financial, and clinical constraints of modern laboratories. This role goes beyond traditional advisory—you will help shape: Product design decisions (what actually matters in the lab) Workflow integration (how this fits into existing processes) Economic value proposition (how labs justify buying this) Go-to-market strategy (how labs evaluate and adopt solutions) Key Responsibilities
Provide insight into lab operating costs, budgeting, and financial decision-making Advise on pre-analytical workflows, including specimen collection, storage, and transport Help quantify and validate cost savings, ROI, and efficiency gains Guide development of lab-ready protocols and compliance pathways (CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189) Evaluate how Baigan Box integrates into existing courier and lab workflows Support pilot design with clinical labs and identify key success metrics Advise on vendor evaluation criteria used by labs when purchasing new solutions Provide credibility and input for partnerships, sales conversations, and fundraising Qualifications (Refined for What You Actually Need)
Direct experience running or managing a clinical laboratory(Lab Director, Medical Director, or senior operations role) Proven involvement in lab budgeting, cost management, or operational efficiency initiatives Strong understanding of pre-analytical phase challenges and failure points Experience evaluating or implementing lab equipment, diagnostics, or workflow systems Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189) Background in Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, or Clinical Microbiology Ability to translate clinical + operational insights into product and business strategy Nice-to-Have (But High Value for You)
Experience with: Reference labs, hospital systems, or large lab networks Courier logistics / specimen transport workflows Digital health, lab informatics, or connected devices Previously involved in: Vendor selection / procurement decisions Process improvement or cost-reduction initiatives