Job Summary:
An experienced IT leader that oversees the delivery of information technology services across multiple laboratories in our Asia Pacific region.This role requires a service and delivery-minded individual with a strong background in laboratory operations and IT support of: software applications, instruments and supporting technologies.

This leader will collaborate with senior lab leaders in the Asia Pacific region to advocate, coordinate and deliver IT services.

Leadership & Management

Oversee IT service operations across multiple laboratories, ensuring alignment with organizational goalCollaborate with laboratory management to identify IT needs and develop and support strategic solutionsServes as primary IT escalation point for senior laboratory leaders in Asia PacificClosely monitors IT projects of many kinds that impact Asia Pacific labs to ensure their successful outcome and that the needs and considerations of Asia Pac are taken into considerationEscalates issues within the IT organization as needed to ensure issues get resolved in a timely manner

System Development & Integration

Ensure the implementation and maintenance of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other analytical softwareEnsure seamless integration of IT systems with laboratory instruments and equipmentEvaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance laboratory processes and data management

Instrument Onboarding and commissioning

Ensure that required instrumentation is prioritized and implemented on schedule at labs across Asia PacEnsure the validation and installation of instruments across Asia PAC labs

Collaboration & Communication

Foster strong relationships with laboratory leaders, vendors, and other stakeholdersCommunicate IT strategies and initiatives effectively to all levels of the organizationFacilitate training sessions and workshops to ensure laboratory staff are proficient in IT tools and systemsPartners closely with BRM organization

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure that IT systems comply with regulatory standards and industry best practicesIdentify and mitigate risks associated with laboratory IT systems and data management

People Responsibilities:

Actively represent IT Technology Enablement as part of leadership team, across Asia Pac with particular focus on Lab and Business Technology.Actively involved with supporting company expectations, and for achievement of strategic and operational objectives and metrics for Lab Instrument deployments.Actively involved in support of strategic and tactical planning relative to Delivery of IT services.In partnership with IT, supports process optimization plans to address current Asia Pac system issues to support business needs.Supports the implementation plans for install and integration of various Lab Instruments and various Business Systems to ensure maximization of investments.Ensure support is provided across departments in delivery of company and IT targets.Facilitates prioritization process for cross-site IT/Technology applications.Provides integration of automation processes within DD Labs across APAC. Ensures tracking and management of all IT/automation programs on behalf of DD Labs.Provides presentations and regular, frequent updates to APAC senior leadership as well as problem resolution.Maintains and complies with established budget, including budgetary tracking and management, in collaboration with IT, for all IT investments including lab instrument investments.Additional responsibilities related to Client Opportunity Management, Strategic Acquisitions.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Bachelors of Science in Information technology, computer science, software engineering, or a science or technology field10 or more years of experience working in a science or technical field5 years of experience working in or around a medical laboratory5 years of experience working in or with IT in a technical capacity

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred but not required are laboratory accreditations such as Medical Technologist, Cytologist, etc.

Skills and Competencies:

Must be skilled at negotiations with leaders that are senior and with coordinating and organizing the work of othersSkilled at conflict resolution

Working Conditions:

Limited physical requirements as job is primarily at a desk in front of a computer.  Position is located in Shanghai.Ability and willingness to legally travel to laboratory locations including those in China, Japan and SingaporeAbility and willingness to attend international meetings at hours outside of normal shift hours

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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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