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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$172K - $287K *

Join us to shape the future of pharmacy by leading product strategy and innovation. Drive growth and commercialization for a diverse portfolio of healthcare technology solutions, influencing enterpris...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$247K - $337K *

Transform the landscape of patient safety by leading medical safety initiatives for gene therapy products, ensuring rigorous safety surveillance and risk management practices while collaborating close...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy by collaborating with teams to shape innovative brand tactics, enhancing agency-client relationships and driving research initiatives in a fast-paced environment to...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $124K *

Partner with us to enhance legal operations and implement eDiscovery processes. You'll lead customer data privacy initiatives, improving cross-functional collaboration and response strategies for comp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $189K *

Partner with us to enhance our community health provider network. Leverage your expertise in provider relations and network management to drive growth, improve access to care, and support our mission...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinician engagement and development. This role focuses on onboarding, professional growth, and retention strategies for surgical teams, ensuring a high-quali...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $171K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing compliance and supervision for securities and investment advisers. Drive risk mitigation strategies, enhance supervisory frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $178K *

Drive post-award site identification efforts by developing strategies, managing feasibility questionnaires, training resources, and coordinating outreach to ensure optimal site activation and client c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $155K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving strategic growth initiatives, forging partnerships, and executing acquisitions across a diverse regional portfolio. Collaborate with leaders to enhance market...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee quality of care investigations and improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing patient outcomes and organizational efficiency...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Partner with us to lead transformative business development initiatives in life sciences. Drive revenue through strategic engagement with pharma/biotech partners, managing the full sales cycle and ens...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Oversee and implement integrated scientific communications plans, ensuring compliance and quality across publications, congress activities, and field medical content. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $206K *

Drive strategic risk management initiatives by leading regulatory audits, enhancing operational processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to minimize financial impacts and improve audit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and overseeing scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality contributions and strategic client interactions to drive growth and innovation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$182K - $212K *

Drive world-class study start-up execution and planning globally. Lead a team to ensure clinical trials are launched efficiently and comply with regulations while fostering a culture of innovation and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive total rewards strategy by managing compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Lead initiatives to ensure competitive, fair, and transparent offerings while supporting a growing workforce throu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate healthcare through strategic AI product management, driving innovation and lifecycle management of AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business objectives with customer needs...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing radiopharmaceuticals! Lead CMC strategies and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful readiness for commercial viability, market expansion, and co...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in the Northeast recreational cannabis market by developing and executing innovative sales strategies, managing a dynamic team, and fostering strong client relationships to drive reven...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $207K *

Lead strategic statistical initiatives for clinical development programs, ensuring rigorous study design and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to drive...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $168K *

Transform client experiences by leveraging deep expertise in healthcare solutions. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance client relationships, and drive impactful outcomes for high-value accounts throug...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives that connect biopharmaceutical executives with tailored commercial solutions. Drive growth through relationship-building and inno...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $290K *

Contribute to the advancement of cancer therapies by managing analytical development and quality control operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating across teams to en...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $316K *

Empower your career by leading strategic engagement with oncology thought leaders. Drive insights and relationships that shape brand strategy and launch readiness for innovative therapies in Head & Ne...

Princeton, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence at a leading healthcare organization by leading funded medical accounts receivable. Build a high-performing collections team, enhance cash flow, and ensure compliance whil...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.