Director, Lab Systems Software Development Engineering

Relha LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Director of Lab Systems Software Development Engineering to lead enterprise-scale software initiatives remotely. You will drive delivery, governance, and scalable system design while mentoring teams. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration across IT and business units.

The position offers remote work, full-time hours, and a 25% travel expectation. A Master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years in software engineering are preferred, with a competitive pay band and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development engineering experience, including clinical laboratory experience.
• 3+ years leading teams or enterprise-scale engineering initiatives.
• 3+ years designing or overseeing complex enterprise software systems.
• 3+ years partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of software development strategies aligned with business, product, and technology goals.
• Drive engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, governance, and operational frameworks.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to align initiatives with enterprise priorities.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and drive delivery and system quality improvements.
• Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams across IT.
• Ensure application and system availability meeting SLAs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Software architecture

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/MBA

Job description

Director, Lab Systems Software Development Engineering

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.

Labcorp is seeking a remote Director, Lab Systems Software Development Engineering, to join our team.

Work Schedule: Remote | Full-time | Travel: 25%

Job Responsibilities

Lead execution of software development engineering strategies aligned with organizational business, product, and technology objectives.

Drive engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality software delivery.

Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and on-time delivery while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal SOPs, and development standards.

Collaborate with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to align engineering initiatives with enterprise priorities.

Establish and maintain engineering standards, governance practices, and operational frameworks to ensure software scalability, reliability, and performance.

Monitor engineering performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive improvements that enhance delivery efficiency and system quality.

Build, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams while promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration across IT organizations.

Ensure application and system availability metrics meet established service level agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

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 exposure to 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 operational 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, software development lifecycle management, and engineering governance.

Commitment to inclusive, accountable, and transparent leadership.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate priorities, risks, and outcomes to technical and business stakeholders.

Ability to build collaborative partnerships across internal and external teams.

Application Window: 9/7/2026 – 9/9/2026

Pay Range: 175k - 225k

The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers. Compensation may also include discretionary short- and long-term incentive packages.

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data

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. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

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