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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare revenue management by leading IDR processes, ensuring compliance, and driving data-informed improvements while mentoring a team of analysts to optimize workflows and enh...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Lead transformative insurance program initiatives, overseeing technology enhancements and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to drive project management and ensure compliance, while optim...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading program initiatives that drive partner success in value-based care. Utilize data-driven strategies to manage launch processes, ensuring alignment across teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$298K - $377K *

Champion the future of connectivity by leading a high-impact Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and bridge technology with business goals for Service Provider cust...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Lead compliance initiatives across multiple states, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. Collaborate with operations to localize policies, deliver training, and monitor regulatory changes, dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $210K *

Transform patient care by leading a dynamic surgical team, ensuring excellence in operations, compliance, and staff management while enhancing the overall patient experience in a fast-paced environmen...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$144K - $288K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading digital product strategies for specialty care and partnerships. Collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance patient outcomes and optimize costs through innova...

New York, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $275K *

Lead the charge in redefining Total Rewards strategy, enhancing compensation, equity, and benefits to attract and retain top talent while anticipating workforce shifts driven by AI and market trends...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $232K *

Drive strategic Quality oversight for CMC activities across the PET portfolio, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product integr...

Bedford, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of health and wellness by providing clinical leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality improvement across communities to enhance resident-centered care and outco...

Wilmington, DERemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of business operations by defining and deploying strategic solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, establish success metrics, and foster an inclusive environment...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$172K - $223K *

Champion operational excellence as a strategic leader, driving performance and financial results across the PacWest Region while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance in a mission-driven environmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Champion the legal landscape for Phase 3 and commercial activities in the Americas, providing strategic counsel across the product lifecycle while partnering closely with commercial and medical affair...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across Business Units, ensuring accurate forecasting, insightful reporting, and effective execution. Collaborate closely with GMs to enhance perform...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Transform media operations by planning and coordinating across various areas, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices while driving productivity and cost savings in a dynamic environment...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Elevate healthcare solutions by transforming complex data needs into scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and build data pipelines and insightful dashboards that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive new business growth by engaging scholarly publishers, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating with teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs. Leverage industry insights and strategic...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$340K - $380K *

Drive corporate legal excellence by overseeing SEC reporting, governance, and strategic transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support business development in a...

South San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping evidence strategies and insights in health economics and outcomes research. Lead client engagements, oversee analytics, and drive impactful decision-making in biopharma and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $249K *

Join a team that's driving innovative patient engagement and consumer marketing strategies within a vital oncology sector. Shape impactful programs by translating patient insights into strategic plans...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and operational excellence. As a Program Manager, you'll oversee program execution, account management, and financial oversight wh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $238K *

Transform your expertise into actionable insights by leading analysis and pricing strategies for group disability products. Shape the future of our portfolio through innovative methodologies and colla...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $289K *

Lead the charge in driving legal strategy and contract negotiations across all business units, ensuring compliance and supporting revenue growth through effective collaboration with sales, finance, an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Engage with strategic Oracle customers to drive success through relationship management, implementation guidance, and value realization. Champion customer outcomes and optimize their journey with Redw...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading CRM product management, shaping the roadmap for Salesforce solutions, and driving innovation in AI integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.