About this role
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. Apply today! Labcorp is seeking a Senior Director, Oncology & AP Supply Chain Operations to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of end-to-end supply chain operations supporting Anatomic Pathology (AP), Molecular Diagnostics, and Oncology testing services .
This leadership role oversees the flow of specimens, reagents, consumables, and laboratory materials across patient service centers, pre-analytical operations, histology, cytology, molecular diagnostics, and genomic testing environments, ensuring operational excellence, quality, regulatory compliance, and reliable support for precision oncology programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain leader who understands the critical role laboratory operations play in delivering timely, accurate patient results. We welcome professionals with backgrounds in histotechnology, cytotechnology, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, laboratory operations, logistics, or healthcare supply chain management who are passionate about transforming complex operational networks into scalable, efficient, and patient-focused solutions.
Work Schedule This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities. This hybrid schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week in Burlington, NC supporting both collaboration and flexibility. Up to 50% travel, including domestic and international.
Primarily office-based with occasional work in laboratory environments. 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. For more detailed information, please click here . Job Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic plans for Oncology and AP supply chain operations, including process standardization across patient services, pre-analytics, logistics, and laboratory supply chain functions.
Ensure an optimized specimen supply chain from collection through result reporting by improving people, processes, systems, and financial performance. Influence supply chain operational strategy and financial performance while ensuring key business objectives and targets are achieved. Lead the development and utilization of operational analytics, forecasting models, and performance dashboards to identify risks, optimize specimen flow, and improve service levels.
Oversee operational due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions within the AP and oncology space. Drive organizational effectiveness through talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives. Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards supporting laboratory operations.
Partner across laboratory, operational, commercial, and executive leadership teams to drive enterprise-wide improvements and innovation. People leader of up to 5 direct reports Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Supply Chain, Business, Biological Sciences, or a related field. 8+ years of experience leading laboratory, healthcare, supply chain, logistics, or related operations, including at least 2 years at the Director level with responsibility for leading leaders and cross-functional teams.
2+ years of experience supporting oncology, molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, anatomic pathology, or related laboratory operations. 2+ years of direct or indirect People Leadership experience – talent development, performance management, etc. Demonstrated experience driving operational excellence, process improvement, financial performance, organizational change, compliance, and quality initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MS, or related discipline). Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) or Cytotechnologist (CT) background with a strong interest in operational leadership, supply chain strategy, or laboratory logistics. Demonstrated experience supporting histology, cytology, anatomic pathology, oncology, molecular diagnostics, or genomic testing workflows.
3+ years of experience in diagnostics, healthcare, laboratory operations, supply chain, logistics, or other complex operational environments. Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end specimen, reagent, consumable, or laboratory material supply chains. 2+ years of experience utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, ISO, or other continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance.
Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives. Strong understanding of AP laboratory operations, specimen lifecycle management, quality systems, and regulatory requirements. Additional Job Standards Strategic leadership with the ability to translate vision into measurable results.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Expertise in supply chain operations, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance. Ability to lead through change, drive innovation, and manage complex operational environments.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels. Commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does 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.
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