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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$110K - $140K *

Contribute to transformative fundraising efforts by managing donor relationships, strategizing solicitations, and collaborating with teams to enhance philanthropic support for mental health initiative...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in overseeing facility operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering exceptional care and enhancing resident satisfaction. Drive financial success and foster a coll...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform clinical quality by supporting training initiatives, monitoring clinician performance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for successful operational processes and clinician suppo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $110K *

Lead and manage a new chiropractic clinic, focusing on patient care, staff development, and clinic growth while promoting wellness in the community through education and outreach initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $216K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical operations by overseeing multiple departments, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance while fostering collaboration and innovation to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering quality clinical services through strategic oversight, efficient operations, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance and optimal patient care in a home care setti...

4 weeks ago

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

$104K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading the clinical launch and growth of a new Propel clinic. Blend hands-on clinical excellence with strategic leadership to ensure high-quality care, team development, and susta...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by leading integrated care initiatives, ensuring effective clinical operations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and service quali...

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving cross-functional team effectiveness by translating complex strategies into actionable plans, managing risks, and optimizing performance to ensure alignment with enterprise o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $164K *

Lead operational excellence and team development at a multidisciplinary center, ensuring high-quality care and a collaborative culture while driving strategic goals and financial performance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $171K *

Transform clinical operations by leading and overseeing complex trials. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery while mentoring junior staff and managing key...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $171K *

Pioneer clinical trial excellence by leading operational planning and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of clinical studies while mentoring j...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the Epic Payer Program by leading strategy, governance, and optimization initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, enhance provider collaboration, and ensure technology invest...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with strategic leadership in behavioral health services, ensuring high-quality care and compliance. Oversee program development, staff management, and operational excellence while fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Champion exceptional patient care by leading clinic operations, fostering a supportive team, and enhancing efficiency. Drive financial performance and community engagement while ensuring compliance an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $307K *

Champion timely medical decisions in post-acute care, ensuring consistent clinical reviews and necessity determinations. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes while supporting ope...

3 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality post-acute care. Support clinical operations by ensuring timely medical decisions and effective communication between providers and members, enh...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Join our team as a Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director, enhancing post-acute care management through timely clinical reviews and medical necessity determinations while working flexibly in a...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Innovate within Post Acute Care to enhance clinical decision-making, ensuring timely medical reviews. Collaborate with medical teams, maintaining policy consistency and improving patient outcomes in a...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Champion clinical excellence by ensuring timely medical reviews and decisions for post-acute care. Collaborate with medical management staff and providers to enhance patient care, utilizing expert kno...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in optimizing post-acute care by ensuring timely clinical decision-making. Collaborate with medical teams to define medical necessity while working flexibly in a supportive virtual env...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in clinical management, ensuring timely decisions for post-acute care services, while supporting the medical management team to enhance outcomes and utilization across various specialt...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Grow your career with a team focused on enhancing post-acute care through effective clinical management. Lead medical decision-making, ensuring high standards of patient care while collaborating with...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Advance your career as a key player in medical management, ensuring timely clinical decision-making and supporting providers in post-acute care settings. Enjoy virtual flexibility while making an impa...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Elevate medical management by ensuring timely and accurate clinical case reviews, collaborating with peers for medical necessity assessments, and adhering to established policies to drive efficient ou...

4 weeks ago

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

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.