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.
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.
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.
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.
Pathology Anatomic and Clinical Medical Director
$250K - $300K *
Lead the charge in advancing pathology services as a Medical Director, overseeing surgical pathology, teaching residents, and managing a dynamic team in a thriving hospital environment. Drive excellen...
4 days ago
Clinical Director of Inpatient and Residential Services
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership for inpatient and residential behavioral health services. Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with diverse teams and manag...
1 week ago
Director, Medical - Clinical Research Scientist
$177K - $338K *
Help us advance women's health through innovative clinical trial strategies, where you will conduct, support, and report on global studies for cutting-edge compounds, ensuring adherence to regulatory...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Medical - Clinical Research Scientist
$177K - $338K *
Shape the future of women's health by leading global clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in innovative drug development...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead transformative nursing operations by managing departments, enhancing quality of care, and fostering patient-centered services. Collaborate with the management team to drive satisfaction and value...
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Director Clinical - Ophthalmology
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate clinic operations by leading teams, managing budgets, and driving change. Foster an inclusive environment while ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement in a tertia...
1 week ago
Assistant Director, Clinical Research Business Operations
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing financial operations for cancer clinical trials, overseeing contracts and budgets. Collaborate across teams to enhance research resource management and ensure compliance wi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Director, HR Business Partner- Clinical Technology
$145K - $175K *
Unlock potential by shaping people strategy during growth and integration. Collaborate with C-suite leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive talent initiatives in a dynamic environmen...
Reposted 5 days ago
Associate Medical Director, Clinical Research
$225K - $281K *
Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of oncology research! This key role involves designing and leading clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global experts to advance...
4 weeks ago
Associate Medical Director, Clinical Research
$225K - $281K *
Explore your career in clinical development as you design and lead innovative oncology studies, ensuring data integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and cultivating r...
4 weeks ago
Director, Therapeutics Translational Neurobiology
$160K - $200K *
Drive scientific strategy and lead therapeutic programs in neurobiology, overseeing target validation to preclinical proof-of-concept. Collaborate with teams to identify novel targets and foster partn...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Champion the fight against addiction by leading a dedicated team, providing clinical oversight, and delivering compassionate care to individuals facing substance use disorders. Your expertise will dri...
3 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Lead the charge in providing clinical oversight and support for addiction treatment, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with complex substance use disorders while collaborating with a dedicated...
3 weeks ago
Medical Director - Orange, San Diego & Ventura County
$210K - $250K *
Drive meaningful change by leading clinical services for substance use programs across multiple counties. Collaborate with a dynamic team, oversee patient care, and foster professional growth while en...
3 weeks ago
Director, Clinical Research and Cancer Center Advisory Services
$175K - $200K *
Drive impactful change in healthcare consulting by leveraging your expertise in clinical operations and research administration. Collaborate with executive leaders to solve complex challenges and fost...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to the success of our rehabilitation department by overseeing operations, managing staff, and developing therapy programs. Utilize your expertise to enhance patient care and ensure complian...
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$83K - $99K *
Empower rehabilitation excellence by leading a dynamic therapy team, overseeing operations, and enhancing patient care in a skilled nursing facility. Drive program development and ensure compliance wh...
5 days ago
$83K - $99K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. Oversee operations, manage staff, and develop therapy programs while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with i...
5 days ago
$83K - $99K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee rehabilitation operations, manage staff, and develop therapy programs in a skilled nursing facility. Lead with a focus on quality care, compliance, and innovative se...
5 days ago
$83K - $99K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. Oversee operations, manage staff, and enhance therapy services while ensuring quality patient care and compliance wit...
5 days ago
$95K - $120K *
Manage and lead a new inpatient rehab department, overseeing operations, staffing, and program development while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with policies. Ideal for experienced PT le...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform rehabilitation services by overseeing operations, managing staff, and enhancing patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Drive program development and ensure compliance while fostering a...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform rehabilitation services by leading a dedicated team, managing operations, and enhancing patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Drive growth and quality while fostering a collaborative e...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion patient care by leading a dynamic rehab team, overseeing operations, and enhancing therapy services in a supportive hospital environment. Drive growth and quality while ensuring compliance an...
5 days ago
$126K - $164K *
Transform operations and culture at a center by leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clinical excellence, and driving strategic goals while fostering a collaborative environment for exceptional...
4 days ago
What does a Director, Clinical do?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Director, Clinical listings on Ladders, where vetted professional jobs pay $100,000 or more. Check individual postings for compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities.