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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.\nLabcorp is seeking an Executive Director, Enterprise & Flagship Platform Services, to join our team in Durham, NC.\nWork Schedule: Durham, NC / Hybrid | Full-time | Reports to: Senior Vice President of Platforms, AI & High Velocity Engineering | Travel: 40-50%\n\nJob Responsibilities:\nDefine and execute the strategy and roadmap for flagship enterprise platforms, including Provider Services, Patient Services, Enterprise and Custom Onboarding, ensuring scalable, reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions.\n\nLead platform operations and site reliability engineering practices, including observability, incident management, capacity planning, service-level performance, and continuous operational improvement.\n\nEstablish and govern AI quality and safety standards for models, agents, prompt and system designs, and AI-enabled workflows, supporting responsible deployment and ongoing monitoring.\n\nDefine enterprise architecture and 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strategies and investment priorities.\n\nBenefits: 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, pleaseclick here.\n\nLabcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:\nLabcorp 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.\nWe encourage all to apply\nIf you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. 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