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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$170K - $213K *

Lead the charge in advancing transformative cystic fibrosis research initiatives. Oversee grant application processes, ensure impactful projects align with mission, and engage with key researchers whi...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance federal human capital operations through independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and effective program delivery. Collaborate on data-driven insights to improve efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in vital oversight of clinical research, ensuring compliance and data integrity through monitoring. Collaborate with site teams to enhance study quality, using innovative techniques to tackle c...

Wisconsin, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the charge in clinical research by managing site activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with site staff to support study objectives. Elevate patient safety and data integri...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring the integrity of clinical research. This role involves monitoring trial sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to enhance clin...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $180K *

Engage with clients to drive revenue growth through innovative consumer insights and data solutions. As a key player, you'll build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead the sales process to...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $186K *

Elevate your career by promoting clinical excellence in a dynamic Trauma Surgical ICU. Collaborate with nursing leadership to develop educational programs that enhance patient safety and staff compete...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Manage customer success, implementation, and support to drive retention and expansion. Own metrics, diagnose churn, and enhance onboarding. Lead a team to create a seamless customer journey and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead financial strategy and analysis, driving performance management and decision support. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans an...

Tucson, AZRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us in providing strategic financial leadership to enhance planning, forecasting, and performance management. Collaborate with executives to translate business strategies into actionable financial...

Maitland, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering exceptional software solutions by leading quality assurance efforts and implementing robust test strategies, ensuring the reliability and performance of inno...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Partner with us to drive financial excellence in manufacturing operations, enhancing visibility and profitability. Lead transformation initiatives, optimize cost structures, and collaborate with cross...

Coralville, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $114K *

Empower healthcare innovation by providing clinical and technical support to customers. Collaborate with surgical teams, enhance product knowledge, and ensure optimal system performance in a dynamic f...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading global service delivery, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence across Talent Acquisition and People processes fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $242K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a Commercial data innovation strategy that drives measurable business value, collaborating across teams to ensure scalable, compliant initiatives enhance pati...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $260K *

Elevate collaborative efforts by building and managing executive-level relationships within the Precision Oncology Alliance and leading institutions. This role focuses on strategic partnerships and en...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $126K *

Transform medical billing operations by leading a team to optimize systems, enhance service delivery, and drive continuous improvement through technology and structured practices, ensuring accountabil...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$248K - $461K *

Grow your career with us by providing strategic medical leadership for oncology agent development, coordinating clinical strategies, guiding trials, and collaborating with international experts to dri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $173K *

Unlock potential by engaging with KOLs and healthcare providers to deliver scientific insights that enhance clinical practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive data interpretation and support...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI-driven pricing innovations in insurance. Shape strategies, evaluate models, and drive high-value applications to market. Your leadership will empower data scientists and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $159K *

Lead the charge in transforming audience intelligence through innovative product strategies, enhancing consumer insights and data-driven solutions for brands and partners while ensuring privacy and co...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $172K *

Elevate veterinary care by interpreting digital cytology and hematology cases. Collaborate with veterinarians, ensure quality control, and contribute to outreach efforts while maintaining high standar...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Analyze financial strategies and lead the FP&A function to drive organizational growth. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans, ensuring robust forecas...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $120K *

Engage in meaningful therapeutic relationships to enhance clients' emotional well-being. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while leveraging strong administrative support to focus on delivering qual...

Honolulu, HIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.