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 - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by cultivating relationships with healthcare professionals and referral sources. Oversee sales activities and marketing support in your territory, ensuring profitability while edu...

Houston, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise learning by leading a team to design impactful solutions. Drive employee development, align training with business goals, and optimize learning technologies for enhanced performan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the end-to-end recruiting process, enhancing strategies and partnerships across departments. Drive high-volume hiring with autonomy, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while collaborating c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$162K - $203K *

Shape the future of biopharma by leading commercial strategies for CNS pipeline programs, integrating R&D insights, and guiding investment decisions to ensure clinical and market success across multip...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Oversee the quality assurance of case reviews, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation while collaborating with clinicians to uphold high standards in healthcare determinations and workflo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $159K *

Advance your career by developing and standardizing Procurement processes that enhance compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create clear documentation and governance p...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $256K *

Join a team that's redefining CMC strategies in life sciences. You'll engage with industry leaders, drive software adoption, and shape market narratives to enhance product lifecycle management and ope...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance patient care at our advanced virtual care center, ensuring high-quality service through leadership, teamwork, and compliance with medical standards. Join us in creating exce...

Sugar Land, TXRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career by leading global partnerships strategy to create scalable growth through strategic alliances with insurance carriers and technology partners, while collaborating cross-functionally...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $100K *

Transform virtual learning by leading strategy and development of innovative programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance educational experiences, ensuring quality and scalability while meeting diver...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage the operational backbone of multiple HCI portfolios by coordinating and executing initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables fo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $258K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by leading architectural design and technical strategy for LLM-powered systems. Mentor engineers, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in a highly regulated env...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize customer success by driving engagement and retention, ensuring clients maximize value from services. Collaborate with teams to enhance the customer experience and advocate for their needs, co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $230K *

Empower healthcare innovation by leading a team of Field Clinical Specialists. Drive the successful launch of the Globe Pulsed Field System through training, support, and relationship-building with he...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $297K *

Engage in a dynamic role that empowers team collaboration and drives results in a leading organization recognized for innovation and excellence in performance, fostering an environment of growth and p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by leading a dynamic PMO, ensuring program transparency and compliance across multiple customer accounts while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $241K *

Take ownership of enterprise-wide risk management strategies, guiding executive leadership in navigating operational, financial, and construction risks. Collaborate across functions to enhance risk pr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $193K *

Champion the development of a new Provider Data Management Platform, leading strategy, design, and implementation. Oversee user interface and data architecture, ensuring seamless integration and gover...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $240K *

Transform the future of clinical development by leading strategic initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic, global environment. Shape best practices a...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $226K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare processes by bridging strategy and execution. Collaborate with teams to enhance coding workflows, drive change management, and ensure alignment with strategic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise data into valuable insights while leading AI-powered product strategies. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, innovative, and measurable data capabilities that...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical practices in healthcare. As a strategic advisor, you'll collaborate with internal teams and customers, driving education and best practices while ens...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $155K *

Deliver impactful educational experiences by building strategic partnerships and developing innovative medical education programs to enhance clinical outcomes and drive growth in healthcare training...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Quality Control laboratories by providing technical oversight for startup, validation, and compliance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.