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.
Associate Director Clinical Operations Program Lead
$154K - $242K *
Join a team that's redefining clinical operations by leading program strategies, ensuring high-quality execution of clinical studies, and collaborating with global partners to drive innovation and eff...
Reposted 1 week ago
Associate Medical Director- Rare Neuro
$175K - $200K *
Drive strategic medical initiatives in Rare Neurology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes. Leverage your expertise to shape launch strategies and foster relationship...
Reposted yesterday
Director, Quality Engineering, Primary Care
$156K - $215K *
Unlock your potential by leading quality engineering initiatives across diverse technology portfolios. Drive automation, enhance delivery quality, and foster team growth while collaborating with cross...
Reposted 4 days ago
Executive Director, Clinical Operations
$285K - $310K *
Lead the strategic execution of global clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering collaboration across teams and mentoring Clinical Operations per...
5 days ago
$162K - $243K *
Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic objectives. Drive process improvements and maintain client relationships while overse...
5 days ago
$162K - $243K *
Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction. Drive project success through effective communication, budget oversight, and qua...
5 days ago
$115K - $145K *
Lead clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines. Collaborate with teams and sponsors, manage study functions, and drive effective communication to achieve trial mil...
3 weeks ago
Director, Health Systems Management
$182K - $217K *
Unlock operational excellence as a strategic leader driving cross-functional initiatives, enhancing escalation processes, and fostering collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes in a dynamic enviro...
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Program Manager, Client Services, Clinical Trial Support
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing client relationships and program performance, ensuring timely delivery of medications. Oversee budgets, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and drive successful...
1 week ago
Director, Cost of Care Solutions
$129K - $162K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide Cost of Care solutions. Drive scalability, optimize deployment, and enhance operational effectiveness across diverse markets, collaborating with stakeholder...
Reposted 5 days ago
Director of Research, Institute of Coaching
$180K - $210K *
Lead the charge in advancing research for coaching practices, ensuring scientific integrity, guiding educational strategies, and mentoring future research leaders to enhance the Institute's credibilit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientific Director (Rare/Neurology/Psychiatry)
$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...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management - Full-Service
$120K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading clinical trial management teams, ensuring quality and compliance in monitoring strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical operations and dr...
6 days ago
Chief Scientist, Director, Clinical Research Lab
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading a cutting-edge Clinical Research Laboratory, driving innovation in testing services, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enh...
4 days ago
Associate Director, Study Start-Up
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in clinical study start-up operations, driving team development and ensuring timely site activation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, meet regulatory standards, and...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $225K *
Drive operational excellence by leading care team operations and enhancing member experiences. Build scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality interactions across all touchpoin...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $250K *
Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining scientific data management in drug discovery. Lead the scientific data team, bridging scientists and engineers to ensure data integrity, quality, and innovative solutions...
2 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Project Manager
$140K - $150K *
Shape your career by managing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently and effectively...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Clinical Supply
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in optimizing clinical supply chain strategies, ensuring seamless material availability for global trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology
$268K - $302K *
Lead strategic clinical pharmacology initiatives, guiding drug development from early to late stages. Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring robust pharmacological strategies and regulatory complian...
Reposted 5 days ago
Medical Director - Inpatient Review
$223K - $313K *
Collaborate with a dedicated team of physicians to ensure high-quality inpatient care through clinical expertise, thorough reviews, and utilization management. Advance patient outcomes by utilizing st...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Clinical Study Lead
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by providing operational leadership for global clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendor relations...
2 weeks ago
Inpatient Clinical Operations Manager
$100K - $120K *
Unlock operational excellence by managing administrative functions, recruiting, and onboarding for a growing inpatient practice. Collaborate with leadership to enhance staffing models and ensure compl...
1 week ago
$242K - $282K *
Lead the oversight of contractual matters across departments, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders from pre-clinical to commercial readiness. This role emphasizes collaboration and ex...
Reposted 3 weeks 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.