Director, Lab Systems Software Development Engineering

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Travel 25%

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Director of Laboratory Systems Software Development Engineering to lead strategy and delivery for enterprise‑level laboratory software platforms. You will harmonize product, architecture, and IT objectives while enabling high‑quality, compliant software across clinical workflows.

The role emphasizes mentoring, governance, and cross‑functional partnerships to drive scalable solutions and reliable performance in a regulated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years supporting high‑volume clinical laboratory software systems.
• 4+ years managing a team of software engineers or similar roles.
• 8+ years in software development engineering or related technical disciplines including clinical laboratory experience.
• 3+ years leading enterprise‑scale engineering initiatives.
• 3+ years designing or overseeing complex enterprise software systems or platforms.
• 3+ years partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development engineering strategy aligned with enterprise business, product, and technology objectives.
• Drive engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and high‑quality software delivery across complex clinical laboratory systems.
• Foster accountability, quality, and on‑time delivery while complying with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and standards.
• Partner with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business teams to align initiatives with priorities.
• Establish engineering standards, governance practices, and operational frameworks for scalable platforms.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement improvements for delivery and reliability.
• Build and develop high‑performing teams; promote collaboration across IT organizations.
• Ensure application and system availability metrics meet SLAs.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

SDLC governance

Mentoring/people leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Business (preferred)

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Job Title

Director, Laboratory Systems Software Development Engineering

Location

Burlington or Durham, NC

Job Responsibilities

• Lead software development engineering strategy aligned with enterprise business, product, and technology objectives.
• Drive engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and high‑quality software delivery across complex clinical laboratory systems.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and ontime delivery while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal SOPs, and development standards.
• Partner with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business teams to align engineering initiatives with enterprise priorities.
• Establish engineering standards, governance practices, and operational frameworks that support scalable, reliable, and high‑performance software platforms.
• Monitor engineering performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement improvements that enhance delivery efficiency and system reliability.
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering teams while promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across IT organizations.
• Ensure application and system availability metrics meet established service level agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of experience supporting high‑volume clinical laboratory software systems.
• 4 or more years of experience managing a team of software engineers or similar technical roles.
• 8 or more years of experience in software development engineering, application development, or related technical disciplines, including clinical laboratory experience.
• 3 or more years of experience leading teams or enterprise‑scale engineering initiatives.
• 3 or more years of experience designing, developing, or overseeing complex enterprise software systems or platforms.
• 3 or more years of experience partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 3 or more years of experience leading software engineering organizations supporting multiple platforms, products, or enterprise systems.
• 3 or more years of experience with system architecture, platform engineering, or large‑scale distributed environments.
• 3 or more years of experience establishing engineering governance frameworks, development standards, and delivery operating models.

Additional Job Standards

• Strong understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and order‑to‑report/bill processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead software engineering strategy and execution in a complex enterprise environment.
• Expertise in scalable system design, SDLC management, and engineering governance.
• Commitment to inclusive, accountable, and transparent leadership.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate priorities, risks, and outcomes to technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships across internal and external teams.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.
• 25% travel

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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About Labcorp

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.