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.
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic HR initiatives across multiple states, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing a diverse offshore team to enhance employee experiences and operationa...
4 weeks ago
Vice President, Data Management (US)
$210K - $250K *
Champion the strategy and execution of clinical data management, ensuring data integrity and compliance for global marketing applications. Lead a dynamic team, oversee vendor relationships, and drive...
3 weeks ago
$89K - $161K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality care through DRG clinical validation, assessing inpatient admissions and outpatient services. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain compliance and optimize pa...
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$89K - $161K *
Lead the assessment and management of healthcare quality and efficiency, ensuring medically appropriate care through evaluations of service necessity, policy adherence, and provider collaboration, whi...
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$89K - $161K *
Optimize patient care quality by ensuring medical necessity through reviews of inpatient admissions and outpatient services, while collaborating with clinical teams and guiding members to appropriate...
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$89K - $161K *
Support high-quality, cost-effective care through clinical validation, ensuring compliance with medical policies. Collaborate across teams to assess needs and facilitate transitions while leading init...
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$89K - $161K *
Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring quality healthcare by assessing medical necessity and care appropriateness. Collaborate with providers and clinical reviewers to support effective patient transi...
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$89K - $161K *
Pioneer high-quality, cost-effective care through clinical validation, ensuring compliance and appropriateness of treatment. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes while leadin...
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$89K - $161K *
Join us in ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by leading clinical validation efforts, guiding care transitions, and enhancing medical management strategies within a multidisciplinary tea...
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$89K - $161K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by validating medical necessity for a range of services, collaborating with clinical teams, and enhancing member access...
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$89K - $161K *
Pioneer innovative medical management strategies ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care by examining inpatient admissions and outpatient services. Collaborate with clinical teams to uphold complia...
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Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, Technology & Transformation
$220K - $275K *
Shape the future of regulatory affairs by leading technology and transformation initiatives. Drive modernization through innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enha...
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Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, Technology & Transformation
$220K - $275K *
Lead the transformation of Global Regulatory Affairs by modernizing processes through technology, analytics, and innovative practices. Drive compliance and efficiency while ensuring user adoption and...
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$135K - $170K *
Join a team that's driving innovative clinical research across multiple regions, leading teams to ensure on-time deliverables and high-quality data management in complex trials. Support site managemen...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr.Director, Clinical Data Management, Oncology
$234K - $284K *
Join our team to lead strategic clinical data management initiatives in oncology, driving innovation through AI and automation. Oversee high-quality data delivery for clinical trials, ensuring complia...
1 week ago
Clinical Director of Primary Care (MD/DO)
$180K - $220K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading patient-centered care initiatives, mentoring clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate across departments to enhance integrated care...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Clinical Director LPCC-S/LISW-S
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional addiction recovery and mental health services. As a Clinical Director, you'll oversee treatment programs, supervise staff, and ensure quality car...
2 weeks ago
Director, Philanthropic Relations, McLean & Psychiatry
$110K - $140K *
Join a team that's transforming healthcare through visionary philanthropy. As a key contributor, you'll cultivate relationships and drive fundraising efforts to support innovative research and patient...
2 weeks ago
Director, Global Medical Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Mood Disorders
$207K - $251K *
Lead strategic initiatives in global medical neuroscience for Mood Disorders, driving medical programs and cross-functional collaboration while engaging with key stakeholders and the scientific commun...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $200K *
Drive the execution of innovative clinical trials in a fast-paced biotech environment, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with teams to meet study objectives and timelines across diverse...
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$168K - $264K *
Drive the development of mechanistic models to guide RNA therapeutic design, collaborating closely with chemists and biologists to enhance siRNA efficacy across various disease programs through advanc...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Transform patient care by providing clinical leadership and oversight in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centere...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional clinical services by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and staff development within a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the delivery of exceptional clinical services, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance while managing staffing, performance, and continuous improvement for optimal patient outcomes and op...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing clinical operations, ensuring high-quality resident care and compliance with regulations while fostering team engagement and development. Drive excellence in service delive...
2 weeks 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.