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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$122K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading HRIS strategy and optimization, overseeing a team to enhance Workday and UKG systems. Drive transformation and collaboration across HR, Finance, and Operations for impactfu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $216K *

Lead the strategy and optimization of the Enterprise Legal Management platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance legal operations, drive user adoption, and ensure technology solutions align with bu...

Bloomfield, CTRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Drive transformative initiatives in cancer care navigation. Influence strategic partnerships and implement scalable programs that enhance patient access to evidence-based care, ensuring equity across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $187K *

Optimize clinical data management processes by leading teams and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and streamline operations across multiple com...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$254K - $382K *

Transform clinical research by leading strategic medical initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive innovation and mentor future leaders while delive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving success. Oversee client performance, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while collaborating with various departments to deli...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion client success by overseeing relationships, ensuring operational excellence, and mentoring teams to exceed expectations. Utilize analytics to drive performance and resolve issues, fostering c...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $331K *

Optimize team performance by leading field-based medical professionals, managing budgets, and executing Oncology support plans. Drive compliance and foster development through effective coaching and p...

North Wales, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $266K *

Champion patient engagement strategies by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing recruitment and retention across clinical trials. Drive performance, enhance collaboration, and ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Drive the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for prostate cancer theranostics, collaborating across functions to enhance strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning while advanci...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of innovative DRGV services, enhancing billing and coding optimization. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that drive operational ex...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the creation of impactful scientific content, enhancing medical education and patient outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor writers, and drive excellence in heal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in a dynamic office environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success while ensuring high standards of accu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success by building trusted partnerships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring seamless delivery of services. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sati...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $175K *

Champion a high-performing team to deliver clinical and scientific education at trial sites. Engage directly with stakeholders to enhance site support, improve recruitment, and ensure protocol complia...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$263K - $325K *

Advance your career by building and leading the pharmacovigilance function from the ground up. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee drug safety operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower the execution of CMC strategies by collaborating across teams to enhance production, streamline operations, and drive commercial success for innovative therapeutics and diagnostics, ensuring a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing CMC strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and commercial operations, ensuring alignment with project goals through effective collaboration across t...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Take ownership of clinical integrity and quality oversight in population health management. Drive evidence-based standards and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access through strategic design and management of support programs. Oversee vendor relationships and ensure compliance while driving initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $275K *

Transform regulatory affairs in oncology by leading strategic submission initiatives and cross-functional collaborations, ensuring compliance and quality for impactful development programs. Drive regu...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in executing clinical outsourcing strategies across oncology trials, managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial oversight to ensure optimal performance and com...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $235K *

Lead analytical development and quality control for sterile parenteral products, ensuring regulatory compliance and successful product launches. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish strategies...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $268K *

Join our team to provide expert clinical pharmacology insights, driving dose selection and study design for innovative therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.