Executive Director, Strategy & Transformation

About the Team

Labcorp’s AI Division is a fast-moving team focused on frontier technologies like AI, quantum computing, and agentic applications. We also love digging into practical problem solving. We’re here to explore what’s possible and move ideas from concept to action. Our group is made up of curious people who like to dig into complex challenges, learn quickly, and build as we go. We welcome people from all kinds of backgrounds who want to collaborate, experiment, and help shape what comes next. If you like figuring things out, trying new approaches, and challenging the status quo, you’ll fit right in.

Job Summary
The Executive Director of Strategy & Transformation plays a key leadership role within Labcorp’s AI Division, guiding the strategic direction and driving enterprise-wide transformation through the adoption of AI and machine learning technologies. This role connects innovation with impact—aligning AI-driven solutions to Labcorp’s broader mission in clinical research, diagnostics, and healthcare delivery.

The Executive Director will design strategic roadmaps, scale governance frameworks, and lead multidisciplinary teams to embed AI into the organization’s core operations. This is both a visionary and execution-focused role—helping Labcorp stay at the forefront of responsible, human-centered innovation.

Reports to: SVP, Artificial Intelligence Solutions
 

People Management: Yes

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise AI Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute a comprehensive AI/ML strategy that aligns with Labcorp’s enterprise goals.

• Position AI as a key enabler of transformation across research, diagnostics, and healthcare operations.

• Serve as a senior advisor to C-level executives, guiding AI-related investments, opportunities, and risk management.

Transformation & Operations

• Identify and lead high-impact transformation programs that integrate AI/ML into core business processes.

• Drive operational efficiency and manage the financial and human capital needs of the AI Division.

• Collaborate with the SVP, Chief AI Officer to support departmental operations and strategic execution.

Innovation & Design Thinking

• Foster a creative and experimental culture that encourages bold ideas and rapid prototyping.

• Promote user-first design in AI/ML solutions, ensuring usability and adoption.

• Lead the team responsible for AI product education, training, and adoption across Labcorp.

Governance & Ethical AI

• Establish and scale governance frameworks to ensure transparent, ethical, and compliant AI practices.

• Align AI adoption with healthcare regulations and privacy standards such as FDA, HIPAA, and GDPR.

• Develop and measure frameworks for evaluating the value and outcomes of AI-driven initiatives.

Partnerships & Ecosystems

• Build and manage partnerships with universities, startups, and technology providers to advance AI capabilities.

• Oversee vendor ecosystems and identify emerging technologies with strategic potential.

Organizational Leadership

• Build, mentor, and retain a world-class strategy and transformation team.

• Cultivate AI fluency and a learning mindset across the organization.

• Create and share best practices, toolkits, and maturity models for scaling AI initiatives globally.

Market Engagement & Evangelism

• Represent Labcorp’s AI vision at conferences, industry events, and in publications.

• Advocate for responsible innovation and human-centered technology within and beyond the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 15+ years of experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, or innovation leadership.

• At least 7 years of senior leadership experience within AI/ML-driven environments, ideally in healthcare, clinical research, or life sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Data Science, AI, UX, or Healthcare Innovation).

• Experience working within a CRO, healthcare provider, or diagnostics organization.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven success leading enterprise strategy and transformation programs.

• Strong experience scaling AI/ML operations, governance, and product ecosystems.

• Ability to manage large vendor