Clinical Director Jobs

Explore Clinical Director jobs on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Clinical Directors guide the delivery and quality of care, lead multidisciplinary teams, and help healthcare organizations meet clinical, operational, and regulatory goals.

What Does a Clinical Director Do?

Clinical Directors oversee programs, departments, or entire clinical services. Responsibilities may include setting care standards, supervising clinicians, managing budgets and staffing, tracking outcomes, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The scope of the role varies by employer and may span hospitals, behavioral health organizations, clinics, long-term care, or other health services.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Requirements depend on the specialty and organization. Employers may seek an advanced degree in a relevant clinical or healthcare field, professional licensure, and substantial experience in clinical practice or leadership. Important skills often include team development, quality improvement, strategic planning, communication, and familiarity with healthcare compliance and performance metrics.

Clinical Director Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation varies with experience, location, specialty, and the size and type of organization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore senior clinical leadership opportunities. Review each listing for its compensation range, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Find Clinical Director Jobs on Ladders

Search Clinical Director openings to compare opportunities across healthcare settings and specialties. Use job details to identify roles that match your leadership experience, clinical background, and career goals, then apply directly to positions that fit.

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$100K - $185K *

Unlock business growth by leading technical scoping, managing client relations, and guiding consultants. This hybrid role integrates project management with hands-on consulting to ensure accurate prop...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth by managing a high-performing sales team, refining sales strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence to achieve ambitious revenue goals...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic creative team to drive performance-focused video ads. Oversee the entire creative process, from concept to execution, ensuring data-driven decisions enhance custo...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $135K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale Healthcare IT programs, partnering with C-suite stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and strategic oversight. Drive financial performance and mentor te...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $141K *

Pioneer excellence in program management by leading large-scale Healthcare IT initiatives. Collaborate with C-suite stakeholders to ensure strategic delivery, financial performance, and risk managemen...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily functions, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage projects and maintain high-quality standa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing clinical content strategies and overseeing teams within the market access practice. Drive innovation, enhance client strategies, and ensure high standards in service deli...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $225K *

Lead client experience strategy and team performance, driving financial success and long-term retention across a diverse account portfolio while collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize healthcare operations by analyzing equipment utilization, reducing unnecessary rentals, and driving impactful process improvements through data-driven insights and strong partnerships with cl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $250K *

Lead enterprise security operations and resilience, driving cyber risk strategy and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security principles, modernize defenses, and build high-performi...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $120K *

Deliver individualized mental health services remotely, enhancing client outcomes. Leverage structured clinical processes in a supportive telehealth setting, ensuring high-quality care and compliance...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative finance systems to enhance automation and reporting. Lead the integration of AI and controls in a fast-growing mental health company, collaborating across teams to ensure scalable f...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $162K *

Empower healthcare transformation by providing legal support in payor contracting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate, draft, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with regulator...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance clinical excellence by leading innovative ABA programs and mentoring a dedicated team of professionals focused on delivering high-quality, ethical services that enhance client experiences and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the dual-degree kinesiology program by providing strategic leadership, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration while teaching and mentoring faculty and stude...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Engage in high-stakes editorial projects, providing expert editing and mentorship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality in medical and pharmaceutical communications while managing...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Drive cross-functional execution to align teams and deliver impactful systems. Lead complex initiatives, manage dependencies, and enhance operational practices as the organization scales. Foster colla...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in maximizing executive effectiveness and driving accountability within the Revenue organization as a trusted partner to the Chief Revenue Officer, while managing priorities, communica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$222K - $292K *

Elevate patient outcomes by leading global evidence strategies that showcase the value of therapies. Collaborate across functions to drive research programs, influence decision-making, and ensure scie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Empower hospital pharmacy teams to maximize ControlCheck and Diversion solutions. Leverage your clinical expertise to enhance workflows, deliver training, and drive analytics insights, ensuring effect...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $132K *

Join a team that's transforming service operations for utility-scale energy storage systems. Oversee inventory, warranty processes, and warehouse logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and operatio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of B2B content marketing by leading strategy, production, and executive voice. Drive impactful narratives that generate pipeline and engage security practitioners through innovative...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical direction and mentoring teams while driving program delivery and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration in a dynamic engineering environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Clinical Director do?question toggle

    A Clinical Director leads clinical services or programs, supervises teams, supports care quality and safety, manages operational priorities, and helps ensure regulatory compliance. Specific duties depend on the employer and specialty.

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

    Employers commonly look for relevant clinical or healthcare education, leadership experience, and, when applicable, an active professional license. Requirements vary by setting, specialty, and scope of responsibility.

  • How much do Clinical Directors earn?question toggle

    Clinical Director compensation varies by location, specialty, experience, and organization. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its stated salary range.

  • Where do Clinical Directors work?question toggle

    Clinical Directors may work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, behavioral health organizations, long-term care, and other healthcare or human services settings.

  • What skills are important for a Clinical Director?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include clinical leadership, team management, communication, quality improvement, strategic planning, budgeting, and knowledge of relevant regulations and care standards.