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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$130K - $150K *

Shape impactful healthcare solutions by leveraging your Epic Professional Billing expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize systems, enhance workflows, and drive meaningful results for cli...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $181K *

Lead the charge in enhancing market and provider performance through strategic initiatives, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring operational excellence and improved member...

Long Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $125K *

Lead the charge in crafting high-quality proposals and managing complex RFP processes while ensuring alignment with customer specifications and company standards under tight deadlines...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive the growth of Data Science and AI initiatives across diverse sectors, focusing on strategic industries. Lead business development, advisory roles, and solution creation to enhance client engagem...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Drive compliance excellence by executing the Medicare Compliance Advisory program, ensuring adherence to CMS regulations. Collaborate with leadership to provide regulatory guidance, conduct audits, an...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $238K *

Lead the transformation of patient experiences in mental health care by shaping marketing strategies that drive acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging an...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Optimize patient care by conducting assessments, coordinating discharge plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing wellness for members in acute care set...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform clinical operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality trial management, and driving innovation through technology and AI solutions. Foster collaboration and accountability whi...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare by building strategic partnerships that enhance behavioral health referrals. Collaborate with leadership to drive growth, develop tailored solutions, and maintain strong...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading sales strategies in the renewable energy sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engage clients, driving sales growth and building impactful relationships while...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $156K *

Drive data excellence by leading analytics initiatives, enhancing governance, and integrating systems. Collaborate with leadership to deliver impactful insights and ensure compliance while leveraging...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $125K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leading the development of APR-DRG audit criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment integrity through data-driven insights and innovative so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Transform data into actionable insights, empowering operational leaders to enhance client performance and uncover strategic opportunities across diverse datasets and analytical challenges...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform regulatory strategies for rare disease and cardio-pulmonary drug-device programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive successful submissions globally, supp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate strategic insights and performance reporting for pharmaceutical media. Collaborate across teams, leveraging data analytics and AI solutions to enhance growth and client outcomes in a fast-pace...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Empower our sales team by driving strategic growth in key accounts. Leverage your expertise in Enterprise SaaS to navigate complex sales in the Life Sciences sector, fostering partnerships and deliver...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$232K - $290K *

Optimize revenue generation by leading Sales and Revenue Operations, driving performance across customer-facing teams, and fostering a culture of excellence through strategic initiatives and cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in delivering cutting-edge network infrastructure across multiple data center campuses, ensuring operational excellence and strategic partnerships with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $214K *

Champion HCP engagement by leading personal promotion strategies and speaker programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop compliant promotional tools that enhance brand objectives and optimize...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Develop and optimize complex applications while collaborating with stakeholders and supporting junior staff to enhance workflow, usability, and system functionality in healthcare settings. Engage in t...

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Reposted 3 days ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the technical direction for inhaled dry powder products, ensuring product performance and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate development and regulatory...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $231K *

Elevate state advocacy and government engagement efforts across Kentucky and West Virginia. Drive strategic initiatives, build key relationships, and align advocacy with business goals to enhance Huma...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $217K *

Drive strategic leadership in industry partnerships and payor strategy, enhancing market access and competitive positioning. Lead a high-performing team to execute a multiyear plan that fosters sustai...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $221K *

Lead the development and execution of global CMC regulatory strategies to support clinical trials and market applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the product lifec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $237K *

Contribute to patient safety by overseeing medical product surveillance, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on risk management and support clinical studies to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

5 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.