Sr. Director, Precision Medicine Business Operations & Strategic Delivery

Labcorp Shanghai China Updated 24 August 2026
Pharma

Job description

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 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 Senior Director, Precision Medicine Business Operations & Strategic Delivery, to join our team in Shanghai, China . This leadership role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule while driving strategic initiatives that advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes. Work Schedule Monday – Friday, day shift Job Responsibilities Executive Leadership & Business Operations Provide global leadership for Precision Medicine Business Operations & Strategic Delivery, serving as the key integration point across Clinical Trial Delivery, Companion Diagnostics (CDx) Development & Manufacturing, Scientific Strategy & Commercial Enablement, Bioinformatics & Data Science, and enabling functions. Lead and develop a high-performing global team responsible for strategic execution, portfolio governance, business performance, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, resource planning, process improvement, communications, training, and digital enablement. Partner with the Precision Medicine Leadership Team to define and execute strategic priorities that drive business growth, operational excellence, and organizational performance. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex business, scientific, and operational challenges into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and execution excellence across the organization. Drive organizational alignment by ensuring strategic initiatives, operational priorities, resources, and business objectives are effectively coordinated across global, matrixed teams. Establish governance frameworks and decision-making processes that enable effective portfolio oversight, risk management, and delivery of business outcomes. Lead organizational transformation initiatives, change management strategies, and scalable operating models that support growth, efficiency, and long-term success. Strategy & Business Enablement Own the development, prioritization, and execution of the Precision Medicine strategic initiative portfolio. Partner with executive leaders to translate business strategy into operational plans, measurable objectives, and sustainable results. Lead enterprise portfolio governance and prioritization processes to optimize investments, resource allocation, and organizational focus. Oversee business performance management through executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, forecasting, analytics, and leadership reporting. Identify opportunities to improve scalability, productivity, quality, profitability, and overall business effectiveness. Function as the primary integration leader across Precision Medicine functions, ensuring alignment of priorities, dependencies, and execution plans. Champion digital transformation through automation, AI-enabled solutions, workflow optimization, and data-driven decision making. Drive implementation of best practices standardized operating models, governance structures, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner closely with Finance, HR, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Digital Technology, Commercial, and Enterprise Business Operations to ensure successful execution of strategic priorities. Performance & Organizational Excellence Establish enterprise-wide performance management frameworks, metrics, and reporting capabilities. Monitor portfolio health, strategic initiative execution, workforce utilization, organizational effectiveness, and business performance. Provide executive insights and recommendations regarding operational performance, strategic outcomes, opportunities, and risk mitigation. Lead business review processes and performance discussions with senior leadership. Ensure strong governance, accountability, and performance management practices across the organization. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that support business continuity, growth, and operational resilience. Measure the impact and return on investment of strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and continuous improvement efforts. Support annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities. Client & Industry Leadership Support executive client engagements by providing strategic and operational leadership across Precision Medicine solutions and services. Participate in executive governance meetings, strategic client discussions, and business reviews. Represent Precision Medicine in discussions involving complex biomarker, companion diagnostic, laboratory, and clinical trial solutions. Partner with commercial, scientific, operational, and delivery teams to ensure customer commitments align with organizational capabilities and strategic goals. Sponsor initiatives that enhance customer experience, operational performance, and service excellence. Collaborate with business development and commercial teams to drive growth, innovation, differentiation, and scalability. Represent Precision Medicine at executive reviews, industry forums, leadership meetings, and key stakeholder engagements. What Success Looks Like Deliver enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that accelerate growth and operational performance. Build a highly effective, scalable operating model that drives organizational effectiveness and business results. Enhance cross-functional alignment, governance, and resource optimization across Precision Medicine. Establish data-driven performance management practices that improve decision making and accountability. Advance digital transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement to support long-term business success. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Business or 14 or more years leadership experience in central laboratory, diagnostics, precision medicine 10 or more years of leadership e

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