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.
Associate Director, Optum Behavioral Health, Capital Management - Remote
$112K - $193K *
Manage capital portfolio activities, driving strategy and benefit realization through collaboration with finance and technology leaders. Ensure investments are prioritized and governed, enhancing deci...
5 days ago
Assoc Dir, Neuro Thought Leader Liaison (Midwest Region)
$190K - $225K *
Transform relationships with key opinion leaders in rare neurological diseases, providing strategic insights and guidance to inform brand strategies and enhance engagement across medical and commercia...
Reposted yesterday
$125K - $150K *
Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...
3 weeks ago
Integrated Solution Strategy Director - Oncology
$135K - $160K *
Join us to lead Oncology integrated solutions, collaborating across teams to design and implement strategic, client-focused approaches. Shape impactful proposals that drive growth and enhance patient...
4 weeks ago
Program Executive, Drug Development and Commercial
$285K - $325K *
Drive transformational patient impact by leading cross-functional teams and executing strategic drug development programs in an agile environment. Foster collaboration and accountability to deliver in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Research Associate-- CNS/ - Psychiatry - Southeast
$97K - $193K *
Elevate clinical research by managing site activities and ensuring compliance throughout the study lifecycle. Collaborate with investigative sites and study teams to support high-quality trial deliver...
Reposted 6 days ago
Director, Global Real-World Evidence & Health Outcomes Scientist, Oncology
$204K - $340K *
Lead the charge in generating impactful real-world evidence to support oncology products, ensuring alignment with market needs and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams to drive evi...
1 week ago
Associate Director Continuous Improvement
$121K - $176K *
Transform operational excellence by leading a team to implement Lean strategies, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance safety, quality, and cost performance across multiple sites while...
3 weeks ago
$116K - $193K *
Help shape privacy governance across digital platforms by managing initiatives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with privacy standards. Drive strategic actions and measurable outcomes...
Yesterday
$225K - $295K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of contract lifecycle management by driving innovation and strategic solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance customer satisfaction and market leadership...
2 weeks ago
Manager II Coding Practice Services
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by managing charge capture and coding operations, ensuring compliance and maximizing revenue. Lead a diverse team, drive process improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to...
1 week ago
$233K - $300K *
Drive excellence by leading global quality strategies, enhancing QA practices, and fostering innovation across diverse product teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-performing, reliable...
Reposted 2 days ago
Informatics Lead, Clinical Intelligence
$117K - $161K *
Drive impactful clinical intelligence initiatives by analyzing AI opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and operational e...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Analytical Sciences
$215K - $240K *
Shape the future of drug development by leading analytical strategies, ensuring compliance and optimization of processes across lifecycle stages, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and exte...
4 weeks ago
Senior Clinic Director- Phase I CRU, Remote US and Canada
$170K - $220K *
Elevate your career by managing clinical operations across multiple sites, ensuring performance excellence and strategic partnerships. Lead initiatives that drive growth, enhance client relationships...
1 week ago
$95K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at pediatric mental health care by leading clinical quality assurance and supervision, mentoring clinicians, and providing evidence-based therapy to children and families in a full...
4 weeks ago
AVP Clinical Documentation (Orchestration Works)
$150K - $250K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative clinical documentation initiatives that enhance quality, compliance, and revenue cycle outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redefine workflows an...
6 days ago
Director, Enterprise Enablement
$150K - $180K *
Drive transformative AI initiatives across departments by leading a strategic team in designing scalable, agentic workflows that enhance decision-making and efficiency, ensuring measurable business ou...
Reposted 2 days ago
Sr. Advisor, Molecular Pharmacology - Neuroscience
$129K - $231K *
Reimagine drug discovery as you lead molecular pharmacology efforts in neuroscience. Collaborate across teams to develop strategies, interpret data, and advance innovative therapies for sleep-wake dis...
Reposted 2 days ago
Clinical Development Director, Respiratory Diseases
$150K - $180K *
Unlock your potential by leading innovative clinical studies in respiratory disease. Collaborate globally to shape strategies that enhance patient outcomes and drive drug development forward. Join a m...
4 days ago
Business Project Manager - Global Client Services
$105K - $150K *
Lead the charge in executive support and strategic sales initiatives, managing schedules, communications, and events for the EVP of Global Client Services. Drive efficiency and stakeholder engagement...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion clinical trial excellence by managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful out...
5 days ago
Director, Expert Insights and Delphi Methodology
$100K - $130K *
Champion innovative methodologies in medical communications, leading Delphi studies and expert panels. Drive strategic insights and deliver scientifically rigorous findings to support clinical develop...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Employer Program Management (P5), Lilly Employer
$166K - $244K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the Employer PMO, driving strategic program delivery and cross-functional alignment while enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging modern tools for impactful outcome...
Yesterday
$177K - $266K *
Strategize and lead regional sales initiatives, driving growth and profitability. Oversee a management team, develop business plans, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with organizationa...
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.