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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$105K - $150K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading client engagements with real-world data. Drive business development and project delivery while building long-term client relationships in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$280K - $311K *

Optimize safety evaluations within our Drug Safety team to drive innovative strategies for monitoring and managing clinical risks, ensuring compliance and maintaining high-quality standards in pharmac...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across diverse therapeutic areas while managing client relationships and brand strategy for multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality and im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading clinical strategy initiatives to enhance drug diversion prevention and ensure patient privacy compliance. Drive impactful relationships, educate st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $408K *

Join a dynamic team to lead medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with clinical teams and providers to enhan...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology-focused medical strategies, leveraging clinical expertise and strategic insights to drive impactful marketing initiatives and foster key relationships within the...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and execution of clinical studies, ensuring data integrity and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive study activities and support regulatory efforts, while enhancin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $288K *

Shape the future of finance by leading transformation initiatives, modernizing technology stacks, and integrating AI to enhance operational efficiency across multiple finance domains with measurable b...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$254K - $382K *

Pioneer innovative clinical strategies as a senior medical leader, driving excellence in study execution and client engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and oper...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $342K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical strategy, spearheading core deliverables for pipeline molecules while leading cross-functional collaborations in neuroscience and psychiatry. Drive impa...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy excellence, overseeing team growth and client relationships while translating complex medical insights into actionable brand strategies across diverse therapeutic a...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of clinical documentation integrity across six hospitals in AZ and NV. Lead operations, enhance documentation practices, and collaborate with healthcare leaders to drive performance a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $189K *

Join a team that's leading provider enrollment operations, ensuring timely onboarding, compliance, and accuracy. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency across networks while co...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $224K *

Drive analytics excellence by leading a team to deliver impactful insights, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic decision-making across diverse business functions. Foster collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $308K *

Join a team that's redefining statistical leadership in clinical research. Drive innovative study designs, enhance drug development effectiveness, and influence critical decisions through data-driven...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$223K - $313K *

Shape the future of behavioral health care strategy and operations. Leverage your medical expertise to enhance quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes while navigating complex regulatory...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading nursing clinical programs focused on Infection Control and Disease Prevention. Collaborate with facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance nursing stan...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$227K - $341K *

Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of clinical programs, focusing on optimizing patient care across the continuum. Oversee a multidisciplinary team to enhance outcomes, reduce h...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $321K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic legal counsel on diagnostics and medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and commercial strategies while collaborating across business units...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $290K *

Transform drug discovery by leading a dynamic team in medicinal chemistry, driving innovative small-molecule candidates from concept to IND-ready status while fostering collaboration across a global n...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$251K - $307K *

Champion innovative patient marketing strategies that drive engagement and awareness for a first-in-class therapy in Becker muscular dystrophy, collaborating across teams to enhance patient experience...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $275K *

Transform the future of drug development by leading Analytical Development for small molecules and oligonucleotides. Drive scientific strategy, build a high-performing team, and ensure regulatory read...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Contribute to companion diagnostic strategy and development, leading programs from biomarker feasibility to clinical validation. Collaborate across teams to ensure diagnostics align with therapeutic m...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Lead and innovate in clinical data management, overseeing projects and teams while ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Mentor staff, manage budgets, and enhance operational efficien...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.