Aspen Dental

Director, Dental Lab Implementation


Pay$150000.00 - $160000.00 / year
LocationIllinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R2025-016897

      Job Summary:

      Aspen Dental is hiring for a Director of Lab Implementation. You will be a key member of our Lab Team supporting the implementation , operationalization, and sustainment of the operating model as it pertains to the lab business . You will be responsible for overseeing the Lab Implementa tion team that provides training and support for lab related initiatives including but not limited to : Intraoral Scanning, Digital Dentures, Analog Dentures , and operational lab support . By providing people - leadership , strong partnerships, process improvement & strategic vision, you will e nsure Aspen Dental can meet the needs of the organization as well as the patients we serve.

      Job type: full-time

      Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 / year

      Travel: 50%

      Responsibilities:

      Strategic Planning

      • D evelop and d rive launch strateg ies around lab related initiatives for both operations and clinical stakeholders

      • Develop and drive ongoing sustainment strategies to drive performance at the practice level

      Operational Leadership

      • O versee track ing of performance metrics to achieve organizational goals.

      • Understand the needs of the operators and develop resources to drive operational excellence in the field.

      Team Leadership and Development

      • Inspire and coach the team to grow their leadership capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.

      • Drive a team-wide focus on professional growth, collaboration, and engagement.

      • Develop and execute strategies for talent retention and succession planning.

      • Incorporate a strategy of cross training and ongoing continuous education that promotes highly skilled team members

      Culture of Continuous Improvement

      • Collaborate with o ther Field and PSC partners to ensure smooth operational processes and procedures as it pertains to the lab

      • Partner with stakeholders to ensure all L&D content needs are created and circulated for both implementation and new hire training

      • Create a process for continuous review of content to ensure all Aspen Dental programs have the most up-to-date lab-related content

      • Cultivate a bottom-up approach to problem-solving and innovation by empowering teams to identify and implement solutions.

      • Foster cross-functional collaboration to promote alignment, accountability, and knowledge sharing.

      • Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure the needs of the office users are communicated clearly for continuous product improvement

      Minimum Education & Experience:

      • Bachelor's degree in business , Operations Management, or a related field or equivalent work experience

      • 5+ years of experience in operations, strategic planning, stakeholder partnerships, and people leadership

      • Experience managing across matrix for execution with strong problem-solving skills focused on identifying solutions for customers

      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

      • The ability to balance multiple, high priorities initiatives simultaneously

      • Strategic thinking and problem-solving.

      • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities.

      • Attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.

      • Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)

      • Experience in Dental Lab or Dental Field Preferred

      • Experience with 3Shape and Sprintray products preferred

      • Experience with Learning & Development Methodologies preferred but not required .

      • Ability to travel 5 0% of the time domestically


      Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

      ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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  • About the company

      Aspen Dental Management, Inc. is a dental support organization, a dental practice management corporation that provides business support and administrative services in the US. Its headquarters is in DeWitt, New York.

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