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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$80K - $108K *

Unlock potential by leading mobile rehabilitation services, ensuring high standards of care, managing staff, and driving program growth in diverse settings. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

Optimize quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive improvements across all operations. Lead a talented team to establish and maintain an effective Quality Ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $348K *

Champion a high-performing, patient-centric sales organization to drive sustainable growth across specialty areas. Inspire collaboration and accountability while enhancing commercial excellence in com...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of client management by leading strategic planning and enhancing RCM client relationships. Drive operational performance and scalability while leveraging analytics and AI to meet clie...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $130K *

Drive product excellence as a Senior Product Owner, shaping technology solutions in integrated care. Collaborate with agile teams and stakeholders to prioritize needs, enhance workflows, and deliver m...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $320K *

Shape the future of rheumatology by providing strategic medical oversight across clinical trials. Lead the innovation and development of groundbreaking therapies while collaborating with multidiscipli...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $374K *

Drive behavioral health care management, ensuring quality oversight, program development, and efficiency enhancements while leading a multidisciplinary team. Contribute to medical necessity decisions...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality oversight for contract testing laboratories globally, implementing policies and managing performance to meet regulatory standards while safeguarding patient safety...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $193K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical research by managing site activities throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring high-quality trial delivery, and collaborating with investigative sites and study te...

Durham, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$222K - $255K *

Lead the biostatistical strategies that support impactful medical communication efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to provide scientific expertise, develop publication strategies, and ensure meth...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of innovation in cancer research by leading financial planning and commercialization efforts to support strategic growth and decision-making across an impactful o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in medical oversight for clinical trials, ensuring high standards and executing timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance trial protocols and contribute to impactfu...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $231K *

Drive transformation by partnering with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective product operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing organizational effectiveness...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading financial strategy and operations for innovative service lines. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance profitability, oversee budgeting, and drive growth initiativ...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative programs to enhance patient access and affordability, collaborating with stakeholders to design solutions that drive patient care and project success. Lead the integration of operatio...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in clinical operations by providing strategic oversight and support to enhance quality care in senior living communities. Collaborate with leadership to optimize resources, ensure com...

Brentwood, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead payer contracting strategies, negotiate complex agreements, and enhance reimbursement performance across diverse healthcare models while managing a high-performing team in a dynamic, r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate program implementation and stakeholder engagement in pharmaceutical market access. Oversee daily operations, client relations, and staff management while ensuring adherence to budgets and p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Innovate with us to enhance patient safety in global clinical studies. As a key medical expert, you'll provide critical input, oversee trial safety, and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $216K *

Pioneer clinical excellence in this remote role, leading US oncology study delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet recruitment, quality, and compliance objectives while fostering inn...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Transform healthcare by leading national strategic account management efforts. Drive partnerships with key institutions, enhance patient care, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve comm...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K *

Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$213K - $240K *

Lead statistical strategy for clinical development programs, guiding study design and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables and compliance with regulatory st...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming business readiness and deployment excellence across the Americas, ensuring seamless Oracle E-Business Suite upgrades while aligning regional priorities with global stra...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $302K *

Explore a leadership role driving growth and strategy in government health consulting. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery, manage vendor relationships, and support talent development w...

Washington, DCRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.