Explore Chief Clinical Officer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Chief Clinical Officers guide clinical strategy and help healthcare organizations deliver safe, effective, high-quality care. They partner with executive teams and clinical leaders to align patient outcomes, operational priorities, and organizational goals.
A CCO provides senior-level oversight of clinical services and helps shape care delivery across a hospital, health system, medical group, or other healthcare organization. Responsibilities may include setting clinical standards, advancing quality and patient safety, supporting regulatory compliance, and using performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. CCOs often collaborate with physicians, nurses, administrators, and finance and operations teams.
Requirements vary by employer and setting. Many CCO positions call for a clinical degree and an active or previously held professional license, along with substantial experience in healthcare leadership. Employers may seek a physician executive or another experienced clinical leader with a record of improving quality, leading multidisciplinary teams, and managing complex organizational change. Business, health administration, or leadership training can also be valuable.
CCO opportunities may be available at hospitals, health systems, specialty-care organizations, and other healthcare providers. Browse vetted Chief Clinical Officer openings on Ladders and explore senior healthcare leadership roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications to identify positions that fit your experience and career goals.
$162K - $243K *
Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic objectives. Drive process improvements and maintain client relationships while overse...
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$162K - $243K *
Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction. Drive project success through effective communication, budget oversight, and qua...
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Physical Therapist Home Health
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Senior Manager, Business Continuity
$110K - $130K *
Transform enterprise resilience by leading strategic initiatives in crisis management, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational readiness and ens...
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Senior Manager, Medical Information and Medical Capabilities
$130K - $155K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Medical Affairs team, where you'll lead Medical Information initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive strategic insights to support our innovative pipeline in...
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Associate Director, Quality Assurance
$176K - $204K *
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Director, Enrollment Operations(Duals Special Needs Enrollment Experience Required)
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Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Delaware
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Unlock your potential in a pivotal integration role, ensuring customer success through seamless technical setups, collaboration across teams, and enhancement of integration performance for optimal sat...
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Elevate client partnerships by solving complex business challenges. Seek out and establish new connections while fostering long-term relationships to drive success and become a trusted advisor in the...
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Customer Success Manager - Healthcare SaaS
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Remote Clinical Psychologist - Older Adults | PhD / PsyD | Washington | Telehealth
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Empower older adults through high-quality teletherapy by delivering personalized, evidence-based care. Collaborate in a supportive team while maintaining autonomy, managing your own flexible schedule...
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Sr. Marketing Manager - Healthcare
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Accelerate healthcare innovation by leading product marketing strategies for pharmacy, PBM, and health plan solutions. Drive customer engagement and product adoption through market insights and compel...
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Lead Director, Medical Benefit Portfolio Product Management
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Director Product Pharmacy Claims Platform
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Director, Commercial Planning & Excellence
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Lead the strategic execution of commercial planning and sales coverage, aligning cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth. Oversee territory design, customer segmentation, and annual planning...
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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist - Phoenix, AZ
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What is a Chief Clinical Officer?
A Chief Clinical Officer is an executive who oversees clinical strategy and helps ensure that an organization delivers safe, effective, high-quality care. The role often connects clinical teams with executive leadership.
What does a Chief Clinical Officer do?
A CCO commonly leads clinical quality and safety initiatives, sets care standards, supports regulatory compliance, reviews performance data, and works with clinical and operational leaders to improve care delivery.
What qualifications are usually required for CCO jobs?
Requirements depend on the organization. Employers often look for a clinical degree, relevant licensure or clinical background, and extensive leadership experience in healthcare. Some roles favor physician executives or candidates with experience in health administration.
Where do Chief Clinical Officers work?
Chief Clinical Officers may work for hospitals, health systems, medical groups, specialty-care providers, and other healthcare organizations with complex clinical operations.
How can I find Chief Clinical Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Ladders for vetted senior healthcare leadership opportunities, review each listing’s requirements and compensation details, and focus your search on roles that match your clinical and executive experience.