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.
$86K - $107K *
Lead talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruiting operations for healthcare professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, improve fill rates, and build sustain...
Reposted 5 days ago
Mgr-RN, Clinical Documentation, Quality, and Process Improvement
$90K - $105K *
Drive clinical excellence by leading documentation quality and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance education, compliance, and patient safety, ensuring optimal clinical d...
Yesterday
Manager of Coding and Risk Adjustment
$90K - $110K *
Champion coding excellence and risk adjustment initiatives while leading a dedicated team. Drive quality assurance, enhance provider documentation, and ensure compliance across multiple markets to opt...
3 days ago
Director, Medical Science Liaison (Dallas, AR, LA, OK, MS)
$236K - $259K *
Join a team that advances medical knowledge and relationships in lung cancer. As a key liaison, engage with healthcare professionals, support scientific initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director - Enterprise Architecture (Integrations)
$150K - $180K *
Build a scalable discovery methodology for integrating acquired agencies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration designs and su...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Biostatistics
$182K - $208K *
Join a team that's driving statistical leadership in clinical development. Lead biostatistical efforts for Phase I-IV trials, ensuring quality deliverables and collaboration across functions in a dyna...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Medical Communications
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by managing diverse medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong relationships wit...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Director, Product Management - Patient Access Technology
$150K - $180K *
Help us drive innovative product strategies in patient services, focusing on access, adherence, and affordability. Lead cross-functional teams to translate business needs into impactful technology sol...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Elevate client relationships as a strategic leader, driving retention and growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service and develop high-performing teams focused on cl...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, US Medical Ad/Promo Regulatory Review (REMOTE)
$154K - $242K *
Take ownership of regulatory compliance for promotional materials in the pharmaceutical sector. Leverage your expertise to guide cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to FDA regul...
Reposted 1 week ago
Regional Health and Wellness Director
$145K - $155K *
Elevate nursing standards by developing and monitoring clinical programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing training to enhance facility operations and staff performance across multi...
Yesterday
Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Heme-Onc)
$150K - $180K *
Join us to lead the development and oversight of scientific content across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic medical communication aligns with brand goals while managing a team and collaborating w...
3 weeks ago
Director, Managed Markets - Regional - Northeast
$235K - $270K *
Join a team that's driving access strategy across the Northeast, managing key payer relationships and ensuring launch readiness for rare disease therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to o...
Yesterday
Senior Manager, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance
$132K - $172K *
Lead pharmacovigilance operations and safety science initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality in drug safety reporting. Oversee vendor performance, manage safety data, and contribute to regulatory...
1 week ago
Director, Optimization Analyst
$88K - $140K *
Drive the development of predictive analytics models to enhance digital assessment operations, collaborating across teams to optimize decision-making and reduce costs while supporting strategic goals...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Global People Operations
$232K - $290K *
Shape the future of global People Operations by leading innovative HR service delivery, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence in a rapidly scaling biopharmaceutical enviro...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Liaison and Market Dev. Leader
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in transplant advocacy by integrating business development, marketing, and medical expertise. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance KOL engagement and mark...
3 weeks ago
Supervisor, Coding Data Management & Education
$81K - $129K *
Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...
Reposted 1 week ago
Product Manager - Clinical Member Data
$86K - $138K *
Lead the charge in defining product vision and strategy, aligning stakeholders, and overseeing execution. Collaborate across teams to prioritize clinical data assets, ensuring maximum business value a...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in project management excellence, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget while fostering stakeholder engagement and team develop...
2 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology (US)
$250K - $250K+*
Join a team that's at the forefront of clinical research, overseeing site management and ensuring compliance throughout all study phases, while contributing to impactful oncology studies and enhancing...
Reposted 6 days ago
Program Specialist, Care Management
$74K - $119K *
Transform healthcare delivery by coordinating strategic programs that enhance clinical and operational excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative solutions, ensuring compliance...
6 days ago
$140K - $165K *
Elevate project management excellence by leading complex pharmaceutical marketing campaigns, mentoring teams, and ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives while driving operational success...
2 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS - West Coast - Remote
$97K - $193K *
Drive your career by managing clinical research across sites, ensuring compliance and successful execution of studies. Use your expertise to maintain high standards and support critical research that...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Contracts Officer, UNC Clinical Research Partners
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading contract negotiations for clinical research, ensuring compliance and efficiency in agreements with industry sponsors. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes an...
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.