Senior Director Market Access (Diagnostics – Pediatric and Rare Diseases, Genetics, & Specialty Testing)

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 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.

Labcorp is seeking a remote Senior Director, Market Access (Diagnostics –Pediatric and Rare Diseases, Genetics & Specialty Testing) to join our team!

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, day shift

Job Responsibilities

Payer Engagement, Medical Policy & Reimbursement

• Lead national and regional payer engagement, including interactions with medical directors and policy decision-makers.
• Secure coverage, appropriate reimbursement, and reduce administrative barriers across commercial and government payers.
• Translate payer policies, clinical utility expectations, and cost-effectiveness frameworks for internal stakeholders.

Market Access Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead market access strategies aligned with commercial goals and product positioning.
• Advice on reimbursement pathways, payer dynamics, and access risks/opportunities across pipeline and in-market tests
• Guide coding, coverage, and payment strategy for modern technologies, informing business cases and go/no-go decisions.

Evidence Strategy & Clinical Utility

• Partner with Medical Affairs and Clinical teams to assess evidence gaps and shape evidence-generation strategies.
• Support clinical study design to align with payer requirements for analytical validity, clinical validity, and clinical utility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with RCM to align reimbursement performance with payer policies and improve revenue capture.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop consistent, payer-focused value messaging.
• Work with Government Payor Solutions and Regulatory Affairs to support initiatives that expand access.

Portfolio & Pipeline Support

• Lead market access strategy for new test development, including reimbursement potential and payer adoption barriers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure market access needs are incorporated into product strategy, pricing, and launch planning.
• Develop Market Access strategies to support product roadmap, pricing, and lunch planning.

Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership

• Track payer policies, clinical guidelines, competitive trends, and emerging evidence.
• Represent Labcorp in payer engagements, industry forums, and professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, or Life Sciences
• 10 or more years of experience in market access, reimbursement or payer strategy within diagnostics, biotech, or healthcare services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Genetic Counseling, Business Administration or Public Health.

Additional Job Standards

• Expertise in pediatric and rare diseases, genetic testing, and/or other specialty testing areas
• Demonstrated success securing payer coverage and reimbursement for novel diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of coding, coverage, and payment pathways for IVDs and LDTs.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive‑level presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.

About Labcorp

At Labcorp, we are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions.

Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 70,000 employees combine innovative innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.

Here, you are empowered to own your career journey and create a personalized development plan with the support of your team.

Application Window: July 21, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Pay Range: $180,000 - $210,000

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. 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, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp 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. 

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