Explore Chief Doctor and Staff Doctor opportunities for experienced physicians ready to lead clinical teams, deliver high-quality care, and help shape healthcare organizations. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including physician leadership and senior clinical positions.
Chief Doctors typically oversee clinical departments, guide medical staff, support quality and safety initiatives, and help align patient care with organizational priorities. Staff Doctors provide direct clinical services within a specialty or care setting, collaborating with colleagues to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. Responsibilities vary by employer, specialty, and level of leadership.
These roles generally require a medical degree, an active and appropriate medical license, and relevant clinical experience. Chief-level positions may also call for leadership experience, board certification, and a record of improving clinical operations or care quality. Employers often value clear communication, sound judgment, collaboration, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Compensation depends on specialty, location, experience, responsibilities, and employer. Chief Doctor roles may include leadership duties alongside clinical work, while Staff Doctor positions focus primarily on patient care. Browse current Ladders listings to compare opportunities paying $100,000 or more and find a role that fits your experience and career goals.
Use Ladders to explore vetted physician and medical leadership openings. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions that match your specialty, credentials, and preferred work setting.
Engineering Manager, Data & Clinical Integration Teams
$125K - $150K *
Lead and develop engineering teams focused on clinical data integration and insights. Drive the direction of data pipelines and ensure impactful, equitable health outcomes through effective collaborat...
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Deputy PM - Construction Manager, Senior
$125K - $225K *
Oversee complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to achi...
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Head of National Strategic Accounts
$250K - $300K *
Champion strategic growth by leading the charge to secure complex health system accounts. Drive transformative deals with hands-on coaching, leveraging deep relationships and expertise to elevate team...
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$141K - $234K *
Transform healthcare analytics by leveraging advanced statistics and machine learning to uncover insights from complex datasets. Collaborate with experts to innovate and develop data-driven solutions...
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Medical Director - Vascular Surgery - Remote (West Coast)
$248K - $373K *
Drive the charge in clinical excellence by leading coverage determinations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality medical care and cost-effectiveness for members across Enter...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...
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Public Health Analyst I (Vaccines)
$100K - $108K *
Unlock potential by providing essential data management and help desk support for public health initiatives, ensuring efficient operations and user assistance in a dynamic healthcare environment...
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Senior Director / Executive Director, Pharmacovigilance
$263K - $325K *
Advance your career by building and leading the pharmacovigilance function from the ground up. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee drug safety operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and...
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$80K - $123K *
Champion financial excellence by providing strategic analysis and consulting to enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth. Collaborate with leaders to redesign processes, ensuring compliance a...
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$140K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by managing complex studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficien...
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Director, Patient Intelligence Strategy & Governance
$185K - $344K *
Advance enterprise patient intelligence by leading strategy, governance, and analytics. Collaborate across functions to enhance decision-making and drive insights that improve patient outcomes and bus...
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Onsite Care Coordination Nurse
$71K - $97K *
Optimize patient care by conducting assessments, coordinating discharge plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing wellness for members in acute care set...
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Associate Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Theranostics
$175K - $210K *
Drive the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for prostate cancer theranostics, collaborating across functions to enhance strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning while advanci...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee and enhance APC clinical education and student placements systemwide, driving strategic partnerships and rigorous educational standards to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences for...
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Director, Targeting & Field Intelligence
$185K - $344K *
Unlock your potential by driving strategic customer engagement and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance targeting strategies and improve decision-making, ultimatel...
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Principal Scientist, Biologics
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of oncology by leading biologics process development and manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and quality in clinical-stage products, while mentoring scientist...
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Quality & Accreditation Director
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Quality Management Program, ensuring NCQA accreditation and regulatory compliance while driving performance improvement initiatives across health...
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$95K - $130K *
Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality through oversight, guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance site performance and study execution...
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$115K - $135K *
Shape the future of clinical trials by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive quality and efficiency in trial execution while mentoring j...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Elevate clinical trial success by overseeing site monitoring, ensuring compliance, and providing leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Accelerate clinical trial success by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to the CRA team. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance s...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead clinical trial monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, manage budgets, and provide oversight. Drive successful study e...
3 weeks ago
Director, Medical Safety Lead - DSPV, Gene Therapy
$247K - $337K *
Transform the landscape of patient safety by leading medical safety initiatives for gene therapy products, ensuring rigorous safety surveillance and risk management practices while collaborating close...
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Senior Managing Counsel-Pharmacy Network Operations
$197K - $328K *
Shape the future of pharmacy network operations by leading a team of attorneys, providing strategic legal counsel on regulatory, operational, and transactional matters within the PBM landscape, while...
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Vice President of Implementation
$297K - $367K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role driving hospital data integration and compliance. Lead execution of clinical data operations, build relationships, and ensure secure data handling while shaping a...
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What is the difference between a Chief Doctor and a Staff Doctor?
A Chief Doctor generally leads a department or clinical team and may oversee quality, staffing, and medical operations. A Staff Doctor primarily provides clinical care as part of a healthcare team. Duties vary by organization.
What qualifications are typically required for Chief and Staff Doctor jobs?
Employers commonly require a medical degree, a valid medical license, and relevant clinical experience. Some roles require board certification or specialty credentials, while chief-level positions may also require leadership experience.
Do Chief and Staff Doctor jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Many physician roles meet or exceed $100,000, though compensation varies by specialty, location, experience, employer, and responsibilities. Check each listing for salary details.
Where can I find Chief and Staff Doctor jobs?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional physician and medical leadership openings, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.