Clinical Operations Manager Jobs

Explore Clinical Operations Manager opportunities for experienced healthcare professionals ready to improve how care is delivered. These leaders coordinate clinical workflows, support high-performing teams, and help healthcare organizations meet quality, safety, and operational goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles for candidates with the right leadership and clinical operations experience.

What Does a Clinical Operations Manager Do?

Clinical Operations Managers oversee the processes and resources that support patient care. Depending on the organization, they may manage staff and schedules, monitor performance and compliance, refine workflows, coordinate across departments, and help implement policies and new initiatives. Their work connects clinical priorities with day-to-day operational execution.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek candidates with healthcare operations or clinical leadership experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead teams through change. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, quality improvement, budgeting, staffing, and electronic health record systems may also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and setting; some positions call for a clinical license or a relevant advanced degree.

Where Clinical Operations Managers Work

Opportunities may be available in hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, specialty practices, and other healthcare organizations. Responsibilities and scope can differ based on the size of the organization, the patient population, and whether the role focuses on a specific department, facility, or service line.

Find Clinical Operations Manager Jobs

Search Clinical Operations Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role expectations, leadership scope, and qualifications to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $150K *

Empower stakeholders by leading the complete contracting lifecycle for strategic suppliers and partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to negotiate complex agreements, manage risks, and optimize cont...

Morrisville, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive growth and innovation in clinical development, leading cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic portfolios, particularly in cell and gene therapy, while ensuring medical oversight and strat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Drive the growth of a therapeutic portfolio by leveraging medical expertise and overseeing clinical trials. Collaborate across teams to shape strategies in cell and gene therapy, ensuring innovative...

Covington, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $190K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing oncology clinical trials. In this role, you’ll manage global studies, oversee vendors, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulato...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at clinical trials by managing phases 1-3 in oncology. Collaborate with global teams, overseeing vendors, budgets, and protocols from concept to completion, ensuring compliance wit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Develop and manage clinical operations in Imaging, ensuring compliance, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering collaboration among departments to deliver efficient services and meet budgetary...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the Care Coordination team to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery. Oversee operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance while driving collaborative practices within a vital...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate patient care by leading a dynamic surgical oncology nursing team. Drive performance improvements, manage staffing, and ensure adherence to standards while fostering professional growth and col...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career toward impactful leadership within People Operations, optimizing and evolving systems for performance management, compensation, and employee experience while ensuring compliance and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K *

Transform clinical operations in a multi-specialty dental practice by leading teams, enhancing patient care, and ensuring compliance while driving operational excellence and fostering a high-performin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $254K *

Drive the successful delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the operational execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive timelines and budgets in a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Optimize clinical trial execution by leading Phase I-III studies, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to manage timelines, budgets, and risks, driving...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $123K *

Engage in leading complex enterprise-wide projects, ensuring successful delivery on time and budget while fostering alignment across teams and effective stakeholder management for high-impact initiati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $156K *

Transform risk management strategies by analyzing contracts and mitigating potential issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with Canadian standards...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in transforming clinical sales strategies, enhancing client engagement, and driving market growth through innovative solutions and collaboration across teams to optimize healthcare del...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Nurse Manager role, overseeing patient care, leading nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced hospital environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Join our therapy team to enhance client outcomes through effective supervision, collaboration, and innovative behavior analytic strategies. Drive growth and stability while ensuring compliance with tr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dedicated therapy team to enhance client outcomes through effective supervision, collaboration, and implementation of behavior analytic strategies across multiple locatio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Transform client outcomes by leading a dedicated therapy team, ensuring effective treatment plans and supervision while fostering collaboration across disciplines to enhance quality of life for youth...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Pioneer innovative behavioral strategies and lead a dedicated team to enhance client outcomes. Collaborate across disciplines, oversee treatment plans, and ensure compliance with regulations while fos...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Lead the development and execution of behavior analytic strategies, ensuring effective treatment plans and supervision across multiple locations while fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of a dynamic inpatient unit by leading operations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders while fostering a coll...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $90K *

Transform patient care by leading a dedicated team in home health services. Oversee daily operations, ensure quality care, and collaborate with healthcare facilities to enhance community health outcom...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Contribute to the success of a home health team by coordinating clinical operations, supporting clinicians, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Leverage your nursing expertise in a primarily offic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Clinical Operations Manager do?question toggle

    A Clinical Operations Manager oversees teams, workflows, and resources that support patient care. Duties can include staffing, performance monitoring, compliance, quality improvement, and coordination across clinical departments.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Clinical Operations Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for healthcare operations or clinical leadership experience, team management ability, and knowledge of quality, compliance, and operational processes. Some roles require a clinical license or advanced degree, depending on the employer and setting.

  • Where can Clinical Operations Managers work?question toggle

    They may work in hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, specialty practices, and other healthcare organizations.

  • What is the salary for Clinical Operations Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and the responsibilities of the role.

  • How can I find Clinical Operations Manager jobs?question toggle

    Browse Clinical Operations Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find roles that match your background.