Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Jobs

Explore Chief Medical Officer opportunities on Ladders, where professional jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. CMOs are senior healthcare leaders who connect clinical expertise with organizational strategy, helping guide care quality, patient safety, medical staff, and long-term performance.

What Does a Chief Medical Officer Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but CMOs commonly set clinical priorities, oversee quality and safety initiatives, support medical staff, and advise executive teams on healthcare policy and care delivery. Depending on the employer, the role may also involve regulatory readiness, clinical operations, population health, or the adoption of new technologies and care models.

Common CMO Career Paths

Many CMOs bring years of clinical practice and progressively senior leadership experience. Relevant backgrounds may include physician leadership, department or service-line management, quality improvement, hospital administration, or healthcare operations. Requirements differ, so review each job description for specific credentials, licensure, and experience expectations.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers often seek a blend of clinical credibility and executive leadership. Strategic planning, clear communication, collaboration with clinicians and administrators, data-informed decision-making, and experience improving care quality can be important. The ability to balance patient needs, workforce considerations, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals is also valuable.

Find Chief Medical Officer Jobs on Ladders

Browse CMO openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced healthcare leaders discover roles aligned with their expertise and career goals.

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$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of technical content by building a robust function from the ground up, focusing on client engagement and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance understanding and communication...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining scientific data management in drug discovery. Lead the scientific data team, bridging scientists and engineers to ensure data integrity, quality, and innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $214K *

Oversee and enhance security measures across network, compliance, and access management. Collaborate with teams to design and implement resilient infrastructure while leading a high-performing securit...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive employer strategy and cultivate relationships with corporate benefits executives, enhancing the adoption of innovative Virtual Care solutions in a complex sales environmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts to develop an AI Patient Engagement Agent, transforming clinical trials by automating patient interactions and enhancing operational efficiency for...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the narrative in AI security communications, driving media strategy, executive visibility, and rapid response. Leverage unique insights to enhance brand reputation and engage key audiences ac...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technology strategy for clients. As a strategic advisor, you'll align IT solutions with business goals, lead technology reviews, and optimize investments to drive measura...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform client relationships by engaging with C-suite executives to drive strategic account growth. Collaborate on tailored solutions and industry insights, ensuring alignment with client goals and...

Mississauga, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$223K - $285K *

Drive enterprise growth by leading national strategies for health systems, enhancing market access, and fostering strategic partnerships to ensure the adoption of innovative screening solutions across...

Palo Alto, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic capture efforts for large federal contracts, managing multiple pursuits while leading cross-functional teams. Leverage market insights to develop winning strategies and ensure complian...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the pursuit of large federal contracts by managing multiple capture efforts, developing winning strategies, and inspiring cross-functional teams to achieve excellence in complex, high-stakes...

Reston, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to malaria programming by providing technical leadership and support to country teams, ensuring quality interventions, compliance, and strategic resource investments across health facilitie...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$245K - $290K *

Champion strategic relationships in community oncology to enhance market access for innovative therapies. Drive account strategies, negotiate contracts, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure op...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Elevate financial management and strategic planning efforts by providing expert analysis, guidance, and support for budget formulation and execution within a dynamic team focused on mission delivery f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $147K *

Drive clinical project performance by leading teams in the execution of research trials. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, manage budgets, and mitigate risks while foster...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $190K *

Drive the Integrated Operations Center, overseeing cybersecurity operations, fraud defense, and incident management. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection, operational resilience, an...

Lancaster, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer support by managing Tier 3 Support and Support Engineering teams. Drive technical resolutions, streamline escalations, and foster team development within a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping strategies to engage key opinion leaders in rare neurological diseases, driving insights and facilitating impactful relationships to inform brand evolution and support launc...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Develop and optimize cyber-intelligence tools to mitigate security risks. Oversee vulnerability assessments, analyze security breaches, and implement best practices while collaborating with teams to e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful scientific communication by overseeing content development across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing a team and collaborating with various...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading centralized resources and programs, driving operational excellence, and fostering a quality mindset across teams. Collaborate with management to enhance patient support...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by leading the Customer Success Operations team, ensuring efficient service delivery, performance management, and continuous improvement across multiple programs to enhanc...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Accelerate your career by driving new business growth and managing enterprise client relationships. Leverage your expertise in managed sales solutions to exceed targets and optimize sales processes in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K *

Empower a culinary team to deliver exceptional food service in a healthcare setting. Lead menu development, ensure quality control, and foster a collaborative environment while enhancing patient satis...

Altoona, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role that bridges physician candidates and clients. Enhance recruitment strategies, foster relationships, and lead marketing initiatives in a supportive environment th...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Medical Officer?question toggle

    A Chief Medical Officer is a senior healthcare executive who provides clinical leadership and helps shape an organization’s approach to care quality, patient safety, medical staff, and strategy. The exact scope depends on the organization.

  • What qualifications are typically required for CMO jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and may include a medical degree, an active or eligible medical license, substantial clinical experience, and a record of healthcare leadership. Check each posting for its specific credentials and experience requirements.

  • Where do Chief Medical Officers work?question toggle

    CMOs may work for hospitals, health systems, health plans, physician groups, healthcare technology companies, and other organizations involved in delivering or supporting care.

  • What skills are important for a Chief Medical Officer?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include clinical leadership, strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, quality improvement, patient-safety expertise, and the ability to use data to guide decisions.

  • How can I find Chief Medical Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Chief Medical Officer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation information, qualifications, and role responsibilities.