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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$185K - $205K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical operations and strategy, driving cross-functional projects from ideation to implementation. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance workflows, ensure complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $208K *

Transform clinical operations by leading strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration, and driving progress across departments to enhance healthcare delivery and support executive decision-making...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $236K *

Champion clinical operations by leading strategic execution of clinical studies, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Manage cross-functional teams and oversee vendor partnerships to ach...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $245K *

Drive the operational execution and strategic oversight of clinical development programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and regulatory readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to suppo...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the clinical departments of an ambulatory surgical center by overseeing staff development, quality assurance, and strategic growth initiatives. Utilize critical thinking and emotional intelli...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical operations in an ambulatory surgical center. Oversee staff development, ensure quality assurance, and drive program growth while fostering effective communication...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead day-to-day operations of the surgical center, enhancing patient care and efficiency through strategic initiatives, staff management, and compliance oversight while fostering a collaborative envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in an Ambulatory Surgical Center by overseeing daily functions, enhancing patient care, and implementing strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and staff performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. Lead nursing operations, ensure quality service, and collaborate with medical staff to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Clinical Director, overseeing operations and enhancing patient care in a dynamic ASC environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive efficiency, compliance, and staff deve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Optimize clinical pharmacology strategies across multiple development phases, leading study design, modeling, and regulatory interactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and manage clinical operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in trials. Drive patient recruitment, budget management, and staff development while maintaining high-quality standards and f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead multi-site clinical research operations, driving compliance, team development, and financial performance. Collaborate with C-suite to enhance participant safety and operational standards while fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive growth and innovation in clinical development, leading cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic portfolios, particularly in cell and gene therapy, while ensuring medical oversight and strat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Drive the growth of a therapeutic portfolio by leveraging medical expertise and overseeing clinical trials. Collaborate across teams to shape strategies in cell and gene therapy, ensuring innovative...

Covington, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Lead a dynamic team in shaping clinical development strategies for rare kidney diseases. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative trials, ensuring patient-centered approaches and operational f...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $275K *

Elevate healthcare standards by guiding medical policy and coding within a collaborative team. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships, improve payment accuracy, and drive strategic in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive clinical excellence by providing strategic leadership and oversight for diverse programs, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of growth and accountability across multidisciplinary teams...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage and elevate the clinical department, overseeing staff, programs, and daily operations. Drive quality care and compliance while fostering a supportive environment for patient treatment and staff...

2 weeks ago

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

$283K - $325K *

Lead the charge in clinical compliance strategy, ensuring operational readiness and inspection preparedness across early and late-phase clinical development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic clinical leadership team to coach and develop providers while delivering direct patient care in senior living communities, ensuring high-quality clinical performance and fostering commu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $344K *

Lead strategic planning and execution of clinical research programs, managing multiple studies and partnerships with CROs and clinical sites to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and quality out...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Drive clinical excellence by overseeing operations and leading a dedicated team. Manage patient care while fostering a supportive environment for clinicians. Transform lives through evidence-based tre...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Join a team that's transforming outpatient care by leading a new substance use disorder program. Balance clinical practice with program leadership, supervision, and community outreach to enhance patie...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of outpatient substance use treatment by blending hands-on clinical care with program leadership. Lead a dedicated team while establishing workflows and expanding community partnershi...

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.