Director, Clinical Jobs

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.

What Does a Director, Clinical Do?

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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

Explore Director, Clinical Career Opportunities

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.

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

$107K - $145K *

Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in risk management and medical education. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, manage sales pipelines, and ensure alignment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare administration by leading enterprise-wide HIMS operations, ensuring compliance and driving performance improvement across a multi-state network while fostering an engaged workforc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$312K - $444K *

Unlock potential by leading and executing clinical trials for oncology products. Collaborate with teams to design studies, monitor safety, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving innovati...

Alameda, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Transform medical strategies by leading a team of experts, ensuring compliance and scientific accuracy in communications, and fostering client relationships to drive innovative healthcare solutions...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing healthcare delivery through strategic leadership in Utilization Management. Drive excellence in clinical care and operational outcomes while ensuring complia...

Englewood, CORemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform early phase clinical trials by leading design, execution, and oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data integrity while managing project performance an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $265K *

Shape the future of neurology by building partnerships with Medical Experts, driving insights, and collaborating across teams to enhance patient care and strategic initiatives in a dynamic healthcare...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic partner to senior living operators, driving adoption and ROI. Leverage your clinical expertise and commercial acumen to enhance client relationships and ensure succe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the clinical sales landscape by leading a regional team to drive utilization growth, enhance patient treatment metrics, and foster cross-functional collaboration for commercial success in in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion social strategy and community engagement, driving impactful growth across multiple channels. Lead a dynamic team to create culturally relevant content, leveraging AI for efficiency and innova...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Lead clinical trials by providing medical oversight and expertise, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards while managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships for successfu...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and performance across protocols. Oversee submissions, budgets, and team coordination while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders...

Quebec, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing team to manage comprehensive patient services, focusing on strategic operations, client relationships, and compliance. Ensure program performance meets KPIs while driving contin...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $245K *

Drive the execution of companion diagnostics strategy, managing cross-functional teams and partnerships to ensure successful assay development and regulatory compliance, ultimately enhancing patient o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving BioPharma partnership success through innovative liquid biopsy solutions, enhancing clinical trial designs, and fostering key relationships in oncology precision medicine...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $265K *

Build impactful partnerships with Medical Experts to enhance neurology care. Drive strategic insights and collaboration across teams, influencing marketing and education initiatives while engaging wit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $298K *

Lead strategic and operational initiatives for field clinical teams, ensuring compliance and effective trial support for TMVR programs while driving positive patient outcomes and team performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IMP labeling processes, ensuring compliance with global regulations and quality standards while collaborating cross-functionally to support clinical trial timelines and enhance label...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $225K *

Accelerate your career by leading revenue cycle improvements for healthcare organizations. Drive compliance, enhance financial performance, and foster collaborative teams to achieve impactful client o...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $188K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and quality in research activities. Oversee staff, develop strategies for patient recruitment, and maintain communication with stakeholders to enh...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$153K - $181K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex client portfolios through strategic transaction management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact real estate initiatives, ensuring align...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director, Clinical do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Director, Clinical listings on Ladders, where vetted professional jobs pay $100,000 or more. Check individual postings for compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities.