Project Manager, Global Corporate Development

Project Manager, Global Corporate Development  

Location: This hybrid position offers a balanced schedule of three in-office days at 531 S Spring Street, Burlington, North Carolina and two remote workdays per week, supporting both collaboration and flexibility 

At Labcorp, you are part of a journey to accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and improve the delivery of care for all.  You’ll be inspired to discover more, develop new skills and pursue career-building opportunities as we help solve some of today’s biggest health challenges around the world. Together, let’s embrace possibilities and change lives! 

The Project Manager of Global Corporate Development will be responsible for planning, implementing, and completing diverse projects focused on the growth strategy of Labcorp. This position is with a highly visible team within the company and therefore requires confident leadership and an entrepreneurial-minded individual comfortable interacting with senior level stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:  

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of M&A-related projects, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives and timely delivery. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the liaison between Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to ensure smooth coordination and information flow. 

• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues to senior leadership promptly. 

• Executive-Level Reporting: Prepare clear, concise dashboards, progress reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, risks, and decisions. 

• Process Optimization & Automation: Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices and leveraging AI-enabled tools for workflow automation and data analysis. 

• Knowledge Management: Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, decisions, and lessons learned to support organizational learning and future transactions. 

• Integration Support: Assist in post-deal integration planning and execution, ensuring operational readiness and synergy realization. 

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred  

• 3+ years of related experience (e.g., Project Management, Corporate Development, Consulting) 

• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail 

• Must be highly dependable and highly adaptable   

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) 

• Must have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently, and be able to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint) 

• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI-enabled project management tools for overseeing project delivery processes, including summarizing meetings, actions, and decisions.  Additionally, use of AI tools to clearly communicate project statuses, risks, and areas requiring additional support 

Skills and Competencies required:  

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen - Ability to understand broader corporate strategy and align project objectives with long-term growth goals. 

• Influencing & Stakeholder Engagement - Skilled in building trust and gaining buy-in from senior leaders and cross-functional teams. 

• Change Management - Ability to guide teams through organizational changes resulting from acquisitions or divestitures. 

• Global Mindset & Cultural Awareness - Competence in managing projects across diverse geographies and adapting to cultural nuances. 

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.  

The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers. Compensation may also include discretionary short- and long-term incentive packages. 

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. 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