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.
$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...
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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
$135K - $165K *
Pioneer operational excellence in Design leadership, managing workflows, prioritizing projects, and developing talent. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Design integration in AI-driven product...
6 days ago
Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy
$233K - $303K *
Transform stakeholder advocacy by leading initiatives, fostering collaboration, and aligning strategies with evolving market dynamics to enhance patient access to essential treatments in the biopharma...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs
$211K - $281K *
Champion regulatory excellence by leading U.S. FDA engagement and strategy for product development, ensuring timely approvals and compliance while driving cross-functional collaboration and organizati...
3 weeks ago
Case Manager - Healthcare Appeals & Patient Access Advocate
$83K - $112K *
Partner with us to navigate complex patient cases and ensure seamless access to care. Utilize critical thinking and communication skills to manage authorizations and appeals, collaborating with divers...
Reposted 5 days ago
Associate Director, Principal Medical Writer II
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading the development of high-quality clinical documents for global regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven messaging aligns with...
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$160K - $175K *
Empower client success by leading account health, driving growth, and managing budgets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns while mentoring your account team and en...
Reposted 4 days ago
$90K - $140K *
Drive project success in clinical research by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational effic...
2 days ago
$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...
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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...
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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.