Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) Jobs

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.

What Does a Chief Clinical Officer Do?

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.

Common CCO Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement clinical strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Monitor quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical performance.
  • Lead initiatives that improve care coordination and clinical outcomes.
  • Support accreditation, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice.
  • Build alignment among medical staff, care teams, and executive leadership.
  • Guide clinical operations, resource planning, and service-line development.

Qualifications for Chief Clinical Officer Roles

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.

Find Chief Clinical Officer Jobs

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.

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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and execution of clinical education programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance onboarding, competency management, and professional development, ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across critical administrative functions, ensuring compliance, service delivery, and continuous improvement while fostering collaboration and acco...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine patient care by leading clinical pharmacy services, managing staff, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance pharmacy programs and drive quality improvement initiatives for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead patient placement decisions by assessing clinical needs and coordinating care across facilities. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care, while mentoring sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $325K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare innovation by leading informatics strategies that enhance clinical operations, data governance, and technology integration across service lines, ensuring optimal patient outcomes an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Manage operations across multiple hospitals, driving performance and strategic goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical programs, ensure compliance, and foster a patient-centered environ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $145K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading organizational programs, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering a culture of accountability. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective polic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$266K - $500K+*

Drive clinical excellence by leading the integration of IT systems across care settings. Collaborate with healthcare leaders to enhance workflows, advocate for clinicians, and leverage technology for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Drive clinical excellence in home care and hospice services, leading strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient-centered care and improve qu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in transforming health care across diverse regions. As a clinical leader, you'll connect networks, inspire collaboration, and drive improvements for patients and communities, ensuring...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance healthcare solutions by leading service delivery, optimizing operations, and enhancing customer engagement. Utilize your expertise to drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion comprehensive care by leading an interdisciplinary team, providing preventive and episodic health services, and managing chronic conditions for at-risk and elderly populations. Drive innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$219K - $235K *

Champion strategic clinical program leadership, ensuring high-quality execution and collaboration across teams to advance R&D initiatives and lifecycle management in a flexible hybrid work environment...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Clinical Officer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.