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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$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

$247K - $337K *

Lead CMC Pharmaceutical Development for small molecules, driving innovation and strategy from early development to commercialization while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $242K *

Help us drive competitive insights that enhance strategic decision-making. In this role, you'll analyze market dynamics, synthesize data, and collaborate across teams to influence brand strategies for...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Manage a team to optimize revenue cycle operations, ensuring client satisfaction and performance excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing accounts receivable functions for...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Shape the future of our Inside Sales team by driving revenue growth and enhancing customer relationships. Lead with strategic vision while coaching representatives to deliver tailored, technology-enab...

Swedesboro, NJRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $156K *

Empower your career by leading revenue analytics, overseeing financial analysis, and enhancing payer contract strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize reimbursement and drive or...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $220K *

Drive innovation in actuarial functions by leveraging AI and advanced analytics. Lead high-impact initiatives that transform insights into actionable business strategies, enhancing decision-making and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining inpatient coding operations, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing workflows. Lead a dedicated team to enhance documentation practices and support financial he...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by leading M&A integration efforts. Drive strategic initiatives, manage high-stakes projects, and collaborate with senior leadership to enhance grow...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Champion strategic initiatives in Provider Network Operations, overseeing key functions like Provider Relations and Credentialing. Drive performance and compliance across Medicaid, Medicare, and Comme...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Advance the Provider Network operations by overseeing strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing provider relationships across multiple lines of business. Lead cross-departmental effort...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $122K *

Lead the charge in evaluating clinical compliance and quality, overseeing education and training for clinical teams. Collaborate on curriculum development and accreditation efforts while mentoring sta...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing impactful telehealth counseling. As a licensed LCPC, you'll support adults facing various emotional challenges, ensuring quality care through effective therap...

Nevada, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Shape your career by providing impactful counseling services remotely. Manage your own caseload, support clients through various challenges, and collaborate with other providers to ensure comprehensiv...

Bethesda, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing comprehensive telehealth counseling to clients, managing their care from intake to discharge while ensuring clinical decisions align with their needs and maintaining profe...

Boulder City, NVRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Deliver compassionate virtual counseling, managing client appointments and treatment goals while fostering therapeutic relationships to support their mental health journey effectively...

Frederick, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage implementation projects, ensuring clear ownership and accountability across complex customer engagements while maintaining rigorous oversight of critical paths and deliverables for timely launc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing editorial excellence by managing a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications, and providing expert guidance on writing standards and project mana...

Alameda, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $193K *

Transform clinical research by managing diverse site activities, ensuring compliance and collaboration across studies while driving innovative solutions in patient care. Join a team committed to impac...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $129K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable Workday Finance solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure compliance. Drive system architecture and integrati...

Wisconsin, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$111K - $150K *

Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $153K *

Drive product excellence by defining and prioritizing features that enhance clinical solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and deliver value through innovati...

Long Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical and regulatory programs for FDA-regulated medical products, ensuring compliance and coordination across investigational projects and protocols while collaborating...

Bethesda, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.