Connexis Search Group

Many labs aren’t losing leaders because of salary. They’re losing them because of environment. Here’s what Lab Directors, VPs of Ops, and senior-level pathologists tell us: • Too much reliance on outdated systems • No support to modernize workflows • Technology gaps make leadership impossible • No time to innovate — always firefighting When leaders don’t feel empowered, they leave. And when they leave, the downstream consequences hit fast: • More turnover among technologists • Increased error risks • Bottlenecks in high-volume testing • Decline in morale and quality • Costly locum tenens or interim coverage Recruiting strong lab leaders requires one thing above all: a work environment worth leading. Connexis specializes in helping labs nationwide find Directors, Supervisors, Pathologists, and operational leaders who can rebuild stability. If leadership turnover is climbing, it’s a sign something deeper needs attention.

If strong candidates are ghosting or dropping out halfway through your hiring process, the problem usually isn’t compensation It’s friction. Here’s what senior-level candidates tell us all the time: •Too many interviews. •No updates for 2–3 weeks. •The role wasn’t clearly defined. •Other companies moved faster. In life sciences and diagnostics, the most talented people aren’t browsing job boards they’re already employed and taking calls after hours. If your process isn’t built for passive candidates, you’ll lose them to organizations that streamline decisions. At Connexis, we coach our clients on building a clean, competitive hiring workflow designed for high-level technical and scientific talent. Fast, respectful communication wins — every time.

Most hiring teams underestimate the real cost of a slow search. In diagnostics, pathology, and life sciences, every unfilled role has a ripple effect: • Delayed product launches • Overworked technical teams • Declining client experience • Missed revenue targets • Burnout leading to more turnover We see it every day: internal teams are working hard but with 30+ open reqs, the most specialized roles fall behind. That’s where a specialty recruiting partner makes the difference. At Connexis Search Group, we focus exclusively on life sciences and diagnostics searches, allowing us to move fast, engage passive talent, and prevent vacancies from dragging on. If a key role has been open longer than 6–8 weeks, it’s already impacting performance. What’s the longest you’ve seen a critical role stay open?

When lab directors, pathologists, and technical leaders evaluate new opportunities, they ask: 🧪 “What systems will I manage?” 💻 “Is your LIS up to date?” 🔬 “Do you support digital pathology?” Outdated equipment doesn’t just slow workflows — it drives top talent away. Modern labs that invest in automation, hybrid diagnostics, and LIS upgrades aren’t just more efficient they’re more attractive to leaders who want to build, not babysit, broken systems. If your lab struggles to recruit or retain high performers, it may not be your culture it may be your infrastructure.

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In diagnostics and life sciences, every open position has a price tag — and it’s often higher than most realize. ⏳ Delayed launches. 💸 Overtime and burnout. ⚠️ Lost revenue and client churn. The longer a vacancy stays open, the greater the ripple effect across operations, morale, and growth. That’s why speed and precision in recruiting matter — especially for technical and commercial roles where replacements take months, not weeks.

In diagnostics and life sciences, many hiring teams overvalue years of experience — and underestimate adaptability, curiosity, and drive. We’ve seen “20-year veterans” struggle to sell new technologies while agile, mid-career reps outpace them within months. Why? Because product knowledge can be taught. Grit, learning agility, and empathy for the customer can’t. The best commercial teams blend both — deep industry insight and fresh perspective. If your organization is scaling, it might be time to rethink what “qualified” really looks like.

Behind every efficient lab is a leader who can align people, process, and technology. At Connexis Search Group, we specialize in recruiting the lab directors, department heads, and VPs who turn underperforming operations into high-performing ones. Is your next great improvement waiting on the right leadership hire?

The best labs don’t just hire for today’s needs — they hire leaders who can plan for tomorrow’s technology. At Connexis Search Group, we help organizations recruit operational and technical leaders who know how to drive modernization, improve team efficiency, and champion new workflows like digital pathology and hybrid diagnostics. Even the best tools need the right people behind them.