Director, Lab Systems Software Development Engineering

Labcorp•Durham, NC

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, using science, data, technology, and its laboratory network to support healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems. The company is applying advanced technologies, digital solutions, and data-driven innovation to improve operations and outcomes. The Director, Laboratory Systems Software Development Engineering is a senior technical leader responsible for software engineering strategy, architecture, and execution for enterprise laboratory and healthcare IT systems. The role is based in Burlington or Durham, North Carolina, and requires 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience supporting high-volume clinical laboratory software systems.
At least 4 years of experience managing a team of software engineers or similar technical roles.
At least 8 years of experience in software development engineering, application development, or related technical disciplines, including clinical laboratory experience.
At least 3 years of experience leading teams or enterprise-scale engineering initiatives.
At least 3 years of experience designing, developing, or overseeing complex enterprise software systems or platforms.
At least 3 years of experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives.
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, including the ability to articulate priorities, risks, and outcomes to technical and business stakeholders.
Ability to build collaborative partnerships across internal and external teams.
Ability to travel 25%.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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 for scalable, reliable, high-performance software platforms.
Monitor engineering performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement improvements to delivery efficiency and system reliability.
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across IT organizations.
Ensure application and system availability metrics meet established service level agreements.