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.
$110K - $130K *
Oversee the planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative treatments and therapies forward...
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Associate Director, Analytics Governance & Operations
$152K - $283K *
Accelerate analytics governance and operations by leading initiatives that enhance decision-making processes, streamline reporting, and modernize workflows across teams, ensuring effective collaborati...
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$160K - $240K *
Join us to lead transformative P2P product strategies, enhancing procurement and payment processes globally. Collaborate with finance teams and vendors to drive AI integration, ensuring compliance and...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of litigation support services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to client success, driving sales strategies, and enhancing customer satisfaction while achieving pers...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by becoming a trusted advisor in litigation support services, driving sales growth through client engagement, strategic partnerships, and expert knowledge in Electronic Data Discovery...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Behavioral Health Value Creation - Remote
$72K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading initiatives that enhance behavioral health quality and reduce costs. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative solutions, optimize provider performance, and im...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate II
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by overseeing clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with investigators and coordinators to protect participant rights and verify data integr...
2 days ago
VP, Data Strategy & Governance
$180K - $220K *
Drive the enterprise data strategy and governance, ensuring data quality, compliance, and accessibility. Lead cross-functional teams to foster a data-rich culture, enabling advanced analytics and AI r...
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Director, Strategy and Special Projects
$141K - $204K *
Drive strategic growth for DSD by leveraging data, analytics, and tools to enhance operational performance and achieve expansion goals. Collaborate with leadership to support initiatives that elevate...
6 days ago
Manager, Medical Education (REMOTE)
$110K - $130K *
Innovate medical education programs for healthcare professionals, ensuring effective training on cardiovascular devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance learning experiences and maintain hig...
1 week ago
Strategy and Operations Physician Enterprise Clinical SME
$125K - $235K *
Drive operational excellence in healthcare by leading transformative initiatives, optimizing workflows, and enhancing provider productivity. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven solutions tha...
5 days ago
Subject Matter Expert – HEALTH SYSTEMS ANALYST
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare processes for the Veterans Health Administration, enhancing business and clinical operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to redesign workflows, address chal...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Commercial Analytics & Decision Science
$219K - $285K *
Shape and lead a centralized commercial analytics function, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Drive performance measurement, growth identification, and strategic decision-making acro...
5 days ago
Senior Contract Manager - Suppliers & Third Parties
$120K - $150K *
Empower stakeholders by leading the complete contracting lifecycle for strategic suppliers and partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to negotiate complex agreements, manage risks, and optimize cont...
Reposted 1 week ago
Medical Director, Women's Health - Remote
$248K - $373K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading clinical reviews and benefit determinations. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance member outcomes and ensure cost-effective care while working...
3 weeks ago
Global Safety Medical Director, Rare Disease
$256K - $347K *
Lead the charge in ensuring optimal safety standards for Rare Disease products. Establish pharmacovigilance strategies, oversee safety profiles, and engage cross-functional teams to deliver critical t...
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Associate Director, Global Health Initiatives-Health System Strengthening
$136K - $200K *
Engage in global health initiatives to strengthen health systems in resource-limited settings. Collaborate with organizations to enhance capacity for managing noncommunicable diseases, focusing on dia...
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Executive Director, Service Delivery - Public Sector
$190K - $225K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional services to State and Local Government accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business development efforts while ma...
1 week ago
$116K - $174K *
Elevate regulatory strategies for global product approvals and compliance. Lead negotiations with authorities, manage complex projects, and drive innovative solutions to ensure successful market intro...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, EMR/EHR Provider Recruitment and Medical Docs
$126K - $173K *
Transform provider onboarding and medical documentation processes to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Lead teams in executing strategies that ensure timely, accurate documentation while...
2 days ago
Senior Director/Executive Director, Trade Relations
$250K - $320K *
Advance your career by leading trade strategy and distribution networks. Drive product access and optimize performance across channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support launch...
Today
Executive Director, Key Accounts Lead
$228K - $285K *
Shape the future of market access by leading strategic account initiatives, fostering key relationships, and driving collaboration across teams to enhance product access and reimbursement in the oncol...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion the successful delivery of projects and technology initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes that align with business ob...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Clinical Product Training (Northeast)
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and deliver clinical training programs, ensuring high-quality education for partners and stakeholders. Act as a subject-matter expert while fostering relationships to en...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Compliance
$110K - $130K *
Drive the enhancement of Compliance Monitoring and Testing programs, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and su...
1 week 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.