Senior Director, Precision Medicine Business Operations & Strategic Delivery – Business Operations

Job Description

Sr. Director, Precision Medicine Business Operations & Strategic Delivery | Labcorp

The Tone:
This is a leadership role at Labcorp, located in Shanghai, China, offering a hybrid work schedule. Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, advancing diagnostics and addressing important health challenges. This role is crucial for driving strategic initiatives that advance precision medicine, improve patient outcomes, and enhance how work gets done across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid, Monday – Friday, day shift
• Location: Hybrid, China (Shanghai), China – Shanghai
• Team: Leads a high-performing global team and serves as the key integration point across Precision Medicine functions and enabling functions.
• Mission: Define and execute strategic priorities to drive business growth, operational excellence, and organizational performance within Precision Medicine.
• Tech Stack: Automation, AI-enabled solutions, digital enablement, data-driven decision making

What You’ll Actually Do
• Executive Leadership: Provide global leadership and serve as the key integration point for Precision Medicine Business Operations & Strategic Delivery.
• Strategic Portfolio Management: Own the development, prioritization, and execution of the Precision Medicine strategic initiative portfolio.
• Performance Management: Establish enterprise-wide performance management frameworks, metrics, and reporting capabilities to monitor business health.
• Client & Industry Representation: Support executive client engagements and represent Precision Medicine in strategic discussions and industry forums.
• Organizational Transformation: Lead organizational transformation initiatives, change management strategies, and scalable operating models for growth and efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Business, with a career level of Senior Director.
• Experience: 14 or more years of leadership experience in central laboratory, diagnostics, or precision medicine, OR 10 or more years in healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, or laboratory operations, including 5 or more years leading managers, cross-functional teams, and enterprise initiatives within a matrixed organization. Experience in companion diagnostics (CDx), precision medicine, biomarker programs, clinical trials, or laboratory services is required.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, executive communication, stakeholder management, strategic planning, portfolio management, operational performance management, financial planning, and resource optimization.
• Bonus: Master’s Degree in Life or Physical Sciences or Business. Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across scientific, operational, commercial, regulatory, technology, and business functions, and proven ability to operate effectively within highly matrixed global organizations.