Explore Director, Clinical jobs for experienced healthcare and life sciences professionals ready to lead clinical teams, programs, and operations. These senior roles may be found in hospitals, health systems, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and other care or research settings. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on high-level clinical leadership careers.
A Director, Clinical guides clinical services, teams, or programs toward organizational and patient-care objectives. Depending on the employer and specialty, responsibilities can include setting strategy, overseeing clinical operations, developing policies and workflows, managing budgets, supporting quality improvement, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Directors may also partner with executives, physicians, researchers, and cross-functional teams to improve outcomes and service delivery.
Requirements vary by role and employer. Many positions call for substantial clinical or healthcare leadership experience, a relevant degree or professional credential, and a record of managing teams or complex programs. Employers may also value expertise in clinical quality, care delivery, research operations, regulatory requirements, data-informed decision-making, and change management. Clear communication and the ability to align multidisciplinary teams are essential.
Use Ladders to discover Director, Clinical openings and related senior roles across healthcare and life sciences. Review each listing for its scope, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then tailor your resume to highlight leadership impact, clinical expertise, and measurable accomplishments. Start exploring vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Dir, Thought Leader Liaison (Oncology)
$203K - $245K *
Unlock potential by leading a national team of Thought Leader Liaisons to enhance KOL engagement and advocacy in oncology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance whil...
Reposted yesterday
Director, Translational Pharmacokinetics - DMPK
$177K - $283K *
Unlock potential by leading pharmacokinetic modeling for early-stage drug development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME...
1 week ago
Director, Head of Patient Recruitment and Retention, Americas
$171K - $231K *
Drive innovative patient recruitment strategies to enhance clinical trial enrollment and retention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven approaches, optimize patient engage...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, Client Services - Healthcare (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Drive client success by leading strategic relationships and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize client experiences and identify growth opportunities within the healt...
5 days ago
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Director
$206K - $413K *
Join our team to lead in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, providing oversight, improving utilization, and guiding medical policy. Collaborate with staff and external partners to enhance healthcar...
Reposted 4 days ago
Medical Advocacy & Medical Education Director
$203K - $253K *
Strategize and lead patient advocacy and medical education initiatives, fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance patient engagement and inform Medical Affairs strategies. Drive impactful i...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join our Clinical Science team to enhance data integrity in CNS trials by conducting meticulous reviews of clinical interviews, ensuring protocol compliance, and guiding site interventions as a Clinic...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Medical Director (Medical Policy & Operations)
$174K - $374K *
Champion high-quality medical care by providing clinical expertise in policy and operations. Lead transactional reviews and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance healthcare delivery and efficiency...
Reposted 1 week ago
$193K - $241K *
Lead and oversee Medical Information teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage resources, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operatio...
5 days ago
Senior Director, Client Success
$150K - $180K *
Reimagine client partnerships by managing complex relationships, driving performance, and leading recovery strategies. Collaborate with executives to ensure client success and identify growth opportun...
2 weeks ago
$159K - $211K *
Join us in transforming quality operations by leading a robust PACE quality program, ensuring compliance and care excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance participant outcomes and...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate clinical operations by leading daily workflows, managing teams, and spearheading impactful projects. Drive improvement and efficiency in healthcare delivery while fostering collaboration acros...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Clinical Development Medical Director, Obesity/Cardiovascular
$274K - $371K *
Elevate patient care through innovative clinical strategies in obesity and cardiometabolic development. Collaborate across teams to design and implement late-phase studies, ensuring alignment with glo...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Clinical Project Manager
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's advancing oncology solutions by managing global clinical trials. Lead project execution from protocol development to study closeout, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering...
2 weeks ago
Director, CAHPS and HOS Strategy and Execution
$130K - $195K *
Innovate member experience strategies by translating enterprise goals into actionable plans. Drive performance improvements in CAHPS and HOS programs through provider engagement and data analysis, ens...
1 week ago
Director of Physician Recruiting (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to drive physician recruitment efforts, manage client relations, and source candidates. Leverage extensive networks while ensuring a seamless hiring journey that aligns with client...
4 weeks ago
$165K - $185K *
Manage and oversee the operational execution of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while coordinating with vendors and teams to drive successful trial outcomes...
Reposted today
$125K - $150K *
Empower growth and clinical excellence as a leader in home dialysis, driving strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and enhancing patient care through innovative education and operational over...
2 days ago
Executive Director, Translational Medicine & Pediatric Planning
$246K - $332K *
Drive pediatric development strategy by integrating clinical insights and regulatory commitments across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring effective execution from candidate transition to post-marke...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving business development across a diverse portfolio, managing accounts, generating leads, and closing sales. You'll engage with clients to deliver customized solutions while ach...
2 weeks ago
Director, Disease Area Strategy Lead - General Medicine
$195K - $265K *
Lead the strategic direction of General Medicine, integrating scientific and commercial insights to drive portfolio decisions and early pipeline projects, while fostering cross-functional collaboratio...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager, Clinical Content
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving product strategy and enhancements for healthcare ambulatory software. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features, manage product lifecycles, and ensure align...
2 days ago
Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs
$177K - $338K *
Innovate the global medical strategy for a leading drug program. Drive launch readiness, evidence generation, and cross-functional partnerships while serving as the primary medical voice in product li...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
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...
3 weeks ago
Director, Data Quality & Integrity (Provider Network Operations)
$156K - $215K *
Drive data quality and integrity initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to enhance provider data management practices, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the organization...
6 days ago
What does a Director, Clinical do?
A Director, Clinical leads clinical teams, services, or programs. Responsibilities may include setting operational priorities, managing staff and budgets, improving quality, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with clinical and executive stakeholders.
What qualifications are typically required for Director, Clinical jobs?
Requirements depend on the specialty and employer. Many roles seek significant clinical or healthcare experience, leadership accomplishments, and a relevant degree or professional credential. Some positions also require expertise in research, quality improvement, or regulatory compliance.
Where do Director, Clinical professionals work?
Director, Clinical professionals may work in hospitals, health systems, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and other healthcare or life sciences organizations.
How can I find Director, Clinical jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Director, Clinical listings on Ladders, where vetted professional jobs pay $100,000 or more. Check individual postings for compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities.