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.

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$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of patient access by leading a high-performing team focused on strategic execution and measurable impact in the Psychiatry field. Drive compliance, culture, and collaboration across f...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $251K *

Lead strategic forecasting initiatives to drive decision-making in oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop long-term models and communicate insights that shape product and portfol...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $108K *

Transform educational outcomes by leading clinical programs and social work initiatives, fostering collaboration among staff and students to enhance academic success and behavioral development in a su...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading clinical research projects and ensuring compliance with timelines and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and clinical sites to safeguard subjects' rights and data...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading high-quality, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment as a physician leader. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape clinical governance and enhance servic...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Optimize patient care by leading the rehabilitation department, ensuring compliance and financial performance while fostering teamwork and excellence in service delivery across multiple sites...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$223K - $233K *

Deliver strategic leadership in biologics process development, overseeing outsourced manufacturing and ensuring alignment with corporate goals while driving technical excellence in late-stage developm...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and excellence in global clinical development and commercialization. Lead quality initiatives and f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $222K *

Manage complex clinical trials from initiation to completion, ensuring project success through effective coordination, communication, and teamwork across diverse functional areas and stakeholders. Dri...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive IT security solutions. Collaborate with clients and partners to enhance sales strategies, mentor talent, and achieve regional objectives...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $189K *

Pioneer global Orexin development programs by driving project management efforts. Partner with the Global Team Leader to oversee cross-functional teams, manage critical activities, and ensure project...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Shape the future of health economics and outcomes research by leading strategic initiatives across the nephrology portfolio, ensuring high-quality evidence generation and collaboration with cross-func...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

$150K - $180K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by serving as a clinical liaison, translating partner needs into actionable insights for chronic care and telehealth programs, impacting thousands of patients nationwide t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client relationships by leading Client Success teams to ensure operational excellence, proactive issue resolution, and strategic growth, while fostering collaboration across departments to enh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development and manage global lab relationships, ensuring strategic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific operations within a dynamic team, driving global lab relationships and supporting complex clinical studies. Collaborate across functions to ensure strategic, op...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $250K *

Optimize healthcare reimbursement strategies by analyzing payer contracts and financial impacts. Lead teams in delivering actionable insights and recommendations, while collaborating with data analyti...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining business processes through digital transformation. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring scalable and standardized practices that align with strategic goals while f...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $297K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of digital consumer experiences in LATAM. Lead product strategy and execution for innovative e-commerce solutions, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty whi...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $359K *

Lead pharmacy benefit management initiatives across diverse product lines, ensuring compliance and enhancing member access. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical outcomes and dr...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $222K *

Lead clinical site management teams through project lifecycle, ensuring effective monitoring and communication. Drive project deliverables, budget management, and sponsor engagement to achieve impactf...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $142K *

Join a team that's redefining digital operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing customer experiences, and driving growth in a fast-paced environment. Shape the future of MODAL Digital whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $245K *

Champion AI strategy and implementation in healthcare, leading a team to deliver measurable value. Drive business development, client engagement, and practice growth while shaping innovative solutions...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $203K *

Empower clinical innovations by leading statistical strategies in oncology trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, analyze data, and support regulatory submissions, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.