Principal, Real World Data Sourcing & Partnerships
Durham, NC - USA
Job Summary
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 worlds 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 youll have the opportunity to do meaningful work grow your career and make a real impact on peoples health around the world. Together were improving health and improving lives.
Labcorp is seeking a remote Principal Real World Data Sourcing & Partnerships to join our team.
Location: Remote
Work Schedule:This is afulltime exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule with standard business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours including earlier later oradditionalhours with reasonable notice provided when possible.
Work Authorization: This position requires permanent authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship (including H-1B OPT/CPT EAD or other temporary work authorization) is not available.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic leadership & execution
- Work with Global Head RWD Data strategy & technical solutions as well as the wider RWD team to identify and support evolving data requirements aligned to strategic ambitions.
- Independently reviews understand and communicates key data needs to internal LabCorp teams and potential external partners.
- Monitor industry regulatory and customer trends & innovation to inform strategic adjustments regarding data needs.
Data sourcing & evaluation
- Lead initiative to identify and evaluate potential data sources ensuring datasets are fit-for-purpose accessible and usable to assure ROI.
- Identify new data sources to close gaps in existing products and expand to account for emerging customer needs.
- Work closely with Data integration product technical solution and commercial teams to understand and support changing data source requirements.
- Work with colleagues in IT (including Enterprise Architecture Security and Data Governance) to support vendor qualification and technical assessment of data to inform evaluation.
- Build relations with internal teams to understand existing and emerging sources of data that can be leveraged by the RWD Team.
- Flags potential conflict of interest or larger strategic opportunities with data partners.
Operational excellence
- Ensure data and processes are aligned with global data governance frameworks & ethical data standards.
- Identify and optimize use of AI tools to enhance operational models and frameworks to support scalability efficiency and rigor.
- Leads and provides updates during participation in internal and external meetings with data partners.
- Leads process improvement and tool development initiatives to support partners identification onboarding and management.
- Maintains comprehensive documentation for all opportunities in Smartsheet Excel and other tools.
- Develop and prepare summary reports and dashboards for a range of stakeholders.
Partner management
- Function as key point of contact between Labcorp RWD team and data partners
- Clearly communicate Labcorp Real-world data needs to potential partners and lead ongoing interactions with key stakeholders to ensure timeline partnership evaluation.
- Work with Labcorp stakeholders including legal regulatory Compliance and Data Governance to ensure timely development of partnerships agreement and contracting.
- Lead onboarding of data partners and act point of contact establishing clear channels and cadence for communication and actively building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Lead ongoing reviews of existing data partnerships to assess pros and cons the success of existing data partnership and recommend improvement opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED with 7 or more years of experience in data partnerships alliance management real world data healthcare data or life sciences; or Associate degree with 5 or more years of experience in data partnerships alliance management real world data healthcare data or life sciences; or Bachelors degree in Science Business Healthcare Data Analytics or Information Systems with 3 or more years of experience in data partnerships alliance management real world data healthcare data life sciences or a related field.
- 3 or more years of experience supporting data partnerships alliance management vendor management or strategic partnerships within the life sciences healthcare or real-world data industry.
- 3 or more years of experience developing negotiating implementing or managing third-party partnership agreements.
- 3 or more years of experience working with data management tools systems or technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Science Business Healthcare Data Analytics or Information Systems.
- 2 or more years of experience supporting Real World Data (RWD) or Real World Evidence (RWE) initiatives.
- 2 or more years of experience evaluating healthcare clinical claims laboratory or other healthcare-related data sources.
- 2 or more years of experience partnering with Legal Compliance Data Governance Privacy or Regulatory functions.
- 1 or more years of experience supporting process improvement workflow optimization or operational excellence initiatives.
- 1 or more years of experience utilizing AI-enabled productivity tools or technologies.
Additional Job Standards
Industry Knowledge
- Knowledge of Real World Data Real World Evidence and the healthcare or life sciences industry.
- Knowledge of HIPAA data privacy laws and data governance principles.
Communication & Relationship Management
- Excellent verbal written presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
Organization & Execution
- Strong planning prioritization multitasking and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to build and maintain tracking reporting and documentation processes.
Problem Solving
- Strong analytical critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to identify issues evaluate options and recommend effective solutions.
Collaboration & Professional Effectiveness
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Demonstrated teamwork and ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Professionalism persistence adaptability and a continuous learning mindset.
About the Role
The Principal Real World Data Sourcing & Partnerships is responsible for identifying evaluating and onboarding strategic data sources and partnerships that support the growth and differentiation of Labcorps Real World Data portfolio. This role collaborates closely with business product technical governance legal and compliance partners to assess new data opportunities manage partner relationships and support the development of innovative data products that meet evolving customer needs.
Application Window: 9/30/2026
Pay Range: $160-180k
All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas well as internal equity and market position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.
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 regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours Casual Intern and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) more detailed information pleaseclick here.
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Labcorp helps patients, providers, organizations, and biopharma companies to guide vital healthcare decisions each and every day.