Project Manager, Global Corporate Development

Labcorp; Burlington (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock Purchase Plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Labcorp in Burlington, NC seeks a Hybrid Project Manager for Global Corporate Development. The role supports M&A projects, coordinating between Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and Operations, with in-office and remote workdays.

The successful candidate will drive risk management, reporting to senior leadership, and contribute to post-deal integration, using AI tools and advanced MS Office capabilities. A strong team player, adaptable and detail‑oriented.

Qualifications

• HSD or GED requirement.
• 3+ years of related experience in Project Management, Corporate Development, or Consulting.
• Bachelor's degree in business or finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of M&A-related projects.
• Serve as liaison between Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues to senior leadership.
• Prepare dashboards, progress reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders, highlighting milestones, risks, and decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing AI-enabled tools for workflow automation and data analysis.
• Maintain documentation of project activities, decisions, and lessons learned.
• Assist in post-deal integration planning and execution.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Tools

AI-enabled project management tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager, Global Corporate Development

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Hybrid Project Manager, Global Corporate Development to join our team at 531 S Spring Street in Burlington, NC.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET with three in-office days and two remote workdays per week supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of M&A-related projects to align with corporate growth objectives and ensure timely delivery.
• Serve as the liaison between Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to ensure smooth coordination and information flow.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and escalates critical issues to senior leadership promptly.
• Prepare clear, concise dashboards, progress reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, risks, and decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices and leveraging AI-enabled tools for workflow automation and data analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, decisions, and lessons learned to support organizational learning and future transactions.
• Assist in post-deal integration planning and execution to ensure operational readiness and synergy realization.

Minimum Qualifications

• HSD or GED
• 3+ years of related experience in Project Management, Corporate Development, or Consulting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Additional Job Standards

• Experience utilizing AI-enabled project management tools for overseeing project delivery processes, including summarizing meetings, actions, and decisions, and to clearly communicate project statuses, risks, and areas requiring additional support
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable interacting at the most senior levels within a high visbility role
• Entrepreneurial-minded individual
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Highly dependable and highly adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand broader corporate strategy and align project objectives with long‑term growth goals.
• Skill in influencing and stakeholder engagement to build trust and gain buy‑in from senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to guide teams through organizational changes resulting from acquisitions or divestitures.
• Competence in managing projects across diverse geographies and adapting to cultural nuances.

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.

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.

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, andTemporaryemployees 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.