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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$190K - $210K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive clinical biomarker strategy and execution, translating discovery insights into actionable approaches that enhance patient outcomes in early neuroscienc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Tackle system build, support, and maintenance for Epic Inpatient Orders. Engage in enhancing workflows and managing inpatient provider billing while participating in upgrade cycles and on-call support...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$96K - $144K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer service and technical support at assigned medical equipment sites, ensuring compliance with contracts and fostering strong client relationships throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $90K *

Elevate program effectiveness by supervising staff and ensuring quality care for residents with mental health diagnoses, HIV/AIDS, and substance use histories. Collaborate with clinical teams to devel...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $161K *

Empower healthcare delivery by overseeing complex care plans focused on behavioral health needs. Collaborate with care management teams to enhance member outcomes through expert guidance and personali...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $270K *

Join a team that's redefining biostatistics in clinical development. You will lead statistical strategy across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring excellence in design, analysis, and reporting while...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $179K *

Support the integration and harmonization of clinical data by designing FHIR-compliant models and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for patient care and research initiatives across the o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Drive strategic revenue growth by engaging C-suite stakeholders and closing multimillion-dollar partnerships within large pharmaceutical organizations. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex sale...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $97K *

Unlock potential by fostering relationships with healthcare practices to enhance performance in value-based care. Collaborate with physicians and managers, utilizing data-driven strategies to achieve...

New Mexico, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Drive growth and optimize sales strategies by leading and mentoring a dynamic team. Foster relationships with clients and develop training programs to enhance performance, contributing to market expan...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the end-to-end management of complex healthcare programs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive successful implementations while maintaini...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $175K *

Transform cybersecurity professional services by leading delivery execution, ensuring quality, and developing talent. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service capabilities and drive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $185K *

Champion strategic payer engagement to enhance access and reimbursement across a national portfolio. Drive medical policy influence and build relationships with key stakeholders to expand coverage and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $184K *

Shape the future of customer success by leading a high-performing team, optimizing operations, and driving engagement and retention strategies to achieve key performance indicators and enhance client...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $200K *

Take ownership of complex General Liability claims, providing expert coverage analysis and strategic litigation support. Collaborate with claims teams and underwriting partners to optimize outcomes an...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Manage a dedicated team to enhance patient access to complex medications, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while delivering exceptional experiences. Guide strategic improvements to optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $254K *

Shape the future of corporate strategy by leading cross-functional teams to develop enterprise-wide strategic plans, drive growth initiatives, and influence senior leadership decisions through data-dr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $304K *

Shape operational strategies for complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development, budget creation, and client engagement, while mentoring c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Drive regional sales success by leading launch execution, building high-performing teams, and fostering customer relationships. Leverage strong business acumen and collaborative skills to achieve sale...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform the dual-degree kinesiology program by providing strategic leadership, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration while teaching and mentoring faculty and stude...

Laramie, WYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $165K *

Lead transformative consulting engagements to enhance healthcare coding and middle revenue cycle processes, driving operational efficiency, compliance, and financial performance across diverse project...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock new opportunities by building strategic partnerships with academic institutions to enhance research in neurology, psychiatry, and sleep. Collaborate with principal investigators to drive adopti...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead new business initiatives across the Central and Eastern U.S. by managing complex enterprise sales cycles in healthcare technology, driving growth through strategic partnerships and collaboration...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower philanthropic growth by managing donor relationships and securing major gifts. Collaborate with leadership to enhance fundraising strategies and expand NPF's mission impact through strategic p...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.