Lead Product Owner, Real World Data

Labcorp•Durham, NC

21h•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a remote Lead Product Owner, Real World Data to join our team. This role is responsible for leading the planning, prioritization, and development of Real World Data products that support emerging customer segments and strategic business objectives. The Lead Product Owner partners with stakeholders across product, technology, engineering, and business functions to define requirements, manage product backlogs, coordinate development activities, and deliver data products that address evolving healthcare and life sciences market needs. The position plays a key role in ensuring products are delivered on time, aligned with business priorities, and optimized to provide value for customers and stakeholders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with 9 or more years of experience supporting data product development, product ownership, product management, or business analysis; or Associate degree with 7 or more years of experience supporting data product development, product ownership, product management, or business analysis; or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or Life Sciences with 5 or more years of experience supporting data product development, product ownership, product management, business analysis.
2 or more years of experience using tools and methodologies supporting requirements management, backlog prioritization, or Agile workflows.
2 or more years of experience building products using Real World Data within the life sciences or healthcare industry.
2 or more years of experience using project lifecycle management tools such as Jira, or Confluence.
2 or more years of experience with regulatory and compliance standards relevant to Real World Data and Real World Evidence.
Knowledge of Real World Data (RWD), Real World Evidence (RWE), and the healthcare or life sciences industry.
Knowledge of HIPAA, data privacy laws, AI governance principles, and related industry standards.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, negotiation, and consensus building.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to evaluate information, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams.
Ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, persistence, and a continuous learning mindset.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or Life Sciences with 3 or more years of experience supporting data product development, product ownership, product management, or business analysis.
2 or more years of experience contributing to business case development, product strategy, or product roadmap planning.
2 or more years of experience working with healthcare, life sciences, clinical, laboratory, claims, or other real-world healthcare datasets.
2 or more years of experience supporting Agile product development teams in a cross-functional environment.
2 or more years of experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to support product development, requirements management, or operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Partner with Real World Data leadership and senior stakeholders to refine and execute the product roadmap.
Translate product strategy into detailed product vision, requirements, specifications, and execution plans.
Collaborate with business leaders, business development, marketing, and other stakeholders to define use cases and develop products for new customer segments.
Identify and evaluate product requirements, dependencies, risks, and implementation considerations.
Contribute to business case development and return-on-investment analyses.
Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate strategic initiatives, business value, and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Monitor emerging technologies, market trends, and innovations relevant to Real World Data products and customer needs.
Lead coordination of product development activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Own and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment across cross-functional teams.
Identify resource requirements and partner with stakeholders to support product development needs.
Coordinate with project and delivery teams to support release planning and delivery timelines.
Collaborate with technical teams, business partners, and subject matter experts to clarify requirements and delivery expectations.
Facilitate discussions that support decision-making, requirement validation, and workflow optimization.
Communicate product progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership.
Serve as the primary point of contact for product requirements, feature definition, and product-related inquiries.
Oversee development and maintenance of product documentation, requirements, and supporting materials.
Verify that products and features meet established requirements and acceptance criteria.
Support adoption of Agile methodologies and continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with technical, business development, and commercial operations teams to support successful product delivery.
Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.