Vice President, Data Governance Officer

Labcorp; Burlington (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a VP, Data Governance Officer to shape enterprise-wide data governance initiatives across Diagnostics and Biopharma Laboratory Services. This role ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance, partnering closely with clinical and IT teams to enable precision medicine.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in data governance, with a focus on genomic data management. This full-time position is based in Burlington, NC with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or healthcare data compliance.
• Deep knowledge of genomics and oncology data management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive data governance framework.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAA and GxP.
• Oversee implementation of governance tools and processes.

Skills

Data governance

Healthcare data compliance

Data management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Information Management, or IT

Master’s degree

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Job description

Location & Work Schedule

Labcorp is seeking a VP, Data Governance Officer to join our team in Durham, NC. Applicants living within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location.

Full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Data Strategy & Governance

• Develop and lead a comprehensive data governance framework for clinical genomics and oncology.
• Establish policies, procedures, and stewardship models aligned with HIPAA, CLIA, CAP, FDA, GxP, and GDPR.
• Provides strategic oversight to ensure compliance with privacy, information security, and consent management requirements for genetic and clinical data.
• Oversee protection and access controls for PHI and genomic data.

Data Quality, Interoperability & Reporting

• Provides strategic implement frameworks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data.
• Define and enforce data standards (HGVS, ClinVar, LOINC, SNOMED, HL7, FHIR).
• Enhance interoperability across LIS, EHRs, genomic repositories, and AI platforms.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for data quality, compliance, and governance effectiveness, reporting outcomes to leadership.

Technology & Data Management

• Oversee the implementation and use of governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Integrate governance processes within LIS (Epic Beaker, Sunquest), EHRs (Epic, Cerner), and cloud bioinformatics platforms.
• Support Master Data Management initiatives for unified patient, test, and provider data.
• Define and manage budgets for governance programs and influence technology investments aligned with governance standards.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Oversee the Data Governance Program Coordinator team, that will lead and develop a data stewards enterprise program, aligned to the business segments.
• Partner with clinicians, lab directors, IT, compliance, and R&D teams to align governance with clinical and operational needs.
• Define data ownership and stewardship roles, leading training and awareness programs to promote data literacy.
• Influence governance practices across business lines and throughout the technology lifecycle.

Business Impact

• Data Quality: Delivers accurate, reliable data for clinical decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensures regulatory adherence while reducing security and compliance risks.
• Innovation: Supports precision medicine and advanced analytics through trusted, high-quality data.

Leadership Scope

• Direct Leadership: Manages a team of 3 data program governance professionals & a IT Manager – Data Protection Team – 5 with clear accountability for delivery.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Shapes governance practices across clinical, operational, and research environments, influencing technology initiatives enterprise-wide.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Information Management, or Information Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or healthcare data compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), or GxP-related certifications.
• Experience with AI-driven precision medicine initiatives, clinical trial data management, or cloud-based genomics platforms (AWS HealthLake, Google Cloud Genomics, Azure for Healthcare).
• Background in next-generation sequencing (NGS), molecular pathology, or precision oncology research.

Additional Job Standards

• Deep knowledge of genomics, oncology data management, and laboratory operations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare and genomic data standards (HGVS, ClinVar, LOINC, SNOMED, HL7, FHIR).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and governance tools (HIPAA, CLIA, CAP, FDA, GxP, GDPR).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Visionary leadership with the ability to execute governance strategies.
• Effective risk management and ethical decision-making.
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Business acumen aligning data governance with Labcorp’s mission.
• Inclusive leadership with cross‑cultural team management.
• Ability to drive large‑scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Up to 25 % travel to corporate locations (national and international).
• Regularly works with a computer for approximately 6‑8 hours a day.
• Must be able to read and understand complex directions in a professional corporate environment.

About The Role

The Data Governance Officer serves as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide data governance initiatives across Diagnostics (DX), Biopharma Laboratory Services (BLS), and corporate functions. This role ensures the integrity, security, and regulatory compliance of patient and laboratory data, aligning with HIPAA, CLIA, CAP, FDA, and GxP standards. With a focus on enabling precision medicine and operational excellence, the Officer drives data quality, standardization, and interoperability across Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Electronic Health Records (EHRs), genomic databases, and bioinformatics platforms. This position partners closely with clinical, research, IT, and compliance stakeholders to embed robust data management practices that support innovation, scalability, and strategic growth.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and do 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.