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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as you drive product strategy and execution within our Clinical Content portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare delivery and maximize user expe...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative IT services that enhance campus experiences. Lead strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and drive operational excellence to support the university's mission in teac...

East Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $213K *

Oversee site activation projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective communication, and compliance with regulations. Lead cross-functional teams to meet goals and address challenges, driving strategi...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $211K *

Transform your career by leading underwriting teams, driving pricing strategies, and ensuring financial performance. Collaborate across departments to influence business growth and deliver sustainable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing top-of-funnel marketing operations, driving measurable pipeline growth through strategic planning, data governance, and team leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $210K *

Lead the charge in shaping brand storytelling and performance marketing across global accounts. Drive cohesive creative direction, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality output while...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by leading teams to enhance efficiency and care delivery. Drive AI integration, manage P&L, and collaborate cross-functionally to support growth and sustainability in h...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Manage delivery leadership for life sciences CRM transformation programs, ensuring high-quality implementations and migrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations and...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $245K *

Lead the strategic publication function for BHB-1893, driving evidence generation and dissemination in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, high-quality public...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $175K *

Join a team of industry leaders to provide actionable insights in Data Quality, guiding clients through complex challenges and delivering high-quality research, presentations, and support. Help shape...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$228K - $309K *

Drive strategic pharmacy partnerships and enhance patient access to Amgen medicines. Lead a high-performing team, develop customer strategies, and engage with senior leaders to optimize the pharmacy e...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $171K *

Lead transformative consulting projects by conducting in-depth research and presenting strategic recommendations. Collaborate with clients and junior team members to drive high-quality deliverables an...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $210K *

Transform your career by partnering with teams to drive strategic growth through legal expertise in healthcare contracts, negotiations, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to optimize performa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform pharmacovigilance processes by leading compliance and quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing patient safety and product excellence across generics and biosimi...

Lehi, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $228K *

Transform the Ad Tech landscape by leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and execution of complex technology portfolios, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading centralized resources and programs, driving operational excellence, and fostering a quality mindset across teams. Collaborate with management to enhance patient support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $180K *

Transform the sales landscape by leading strategic initiatives that enhance performance management, forecasting, and accountability across the commercial organization, driving profitable growth and ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $126K *

Grow your career with a rewarding opportunity in wound care. Join a collaborative team providing essential services across multiple facilities, enhancing the quality of life for residents. Enjoy a fle...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful HR strategies in a dynamic global environment, collaborating with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. Contribute to a newly forming team focused on growth a...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Drive the translational strategy for immunology therapies, focusing on biomarker development and clinical pharmacology. Collaborate cross-functionally to advance pipeline assets and support regulatory...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Advance global drug safety initiatives by leading pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product safety and operat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading qualitative research projects, managing teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive strategic insights and innovative methodologies to enhance research quality and ens...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $275K *

Elevate your career by leading global CMC regulatory strategies for biologics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and drive successful product development while mentoring a hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $210K *

Elevate creative excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team, setting vision and quality standards, and driving impactful brand strategies across diverse channels in a dynamic healthcare environmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$330K - $390K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise-level strategic statistical leadership across Biostatistics. You'll oversee programs, mentor statisitians, and ensure collaboration for successful drug developmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.