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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$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead clinical education initiatives across branches, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving quality improvement in hospice services throughout South Carolina and w...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of clinical education by leading quality initiatives and compliance efforts across multiple branches, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of excellence in pati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical education and compliance across branches, driving quality initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while collaborating with diverse teams to fos...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing hospice operations and clinical services, ensuring exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance while fostering team development and community engagement for organiz...

2 days ago

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

$342K - $433K *

Lead the charge in transforming oncology drug development through strategic oversight, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and cultivating talent, ensuring excellence from early planning to regu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic program management, overseeing project delivery and team development. Drive successful outcomes through effective staffing, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $230K *

Lead the charge in successful clinical trial execution, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while managing operational activities, timelines, and quality standards in collaboration with internal a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage a dynamic project management team, ensuring strategic delivery of high-impact programs while fostering team growth and adherence to PMO standards. Drive successful project outcomes through effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $284K *

Lead the development and management of a comprehensive Coding and Billing Compliance Program, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing revenue cycle integrity through effective oversig...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$167K - $284K *

Shape the future of healthcare compliance by leading the Coding and Billing Compliance Program, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while enhancing revenue cycle integrity and operational effic...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$78K - $84K *

Champion mental health initiatives by leading counseling services, supervising staff, and providing crisis intervention. Engage with the university community through outreach and consultation, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

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

$220K - $250K *

Shape the future of neurology by building partnerships with Medical Experts, generating insights, and collaborating across teams to enhance patient care and drive innovation in a dynamic healthcare la...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $350K *

Champion high-quality, patient-centered care by leading clinical initiatives, enhancing performance standards, and fostering collaboration among medical staff to ensure optimal patient experiences and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $143K *

Join a team that drives quality improvements and compliance in clinical practices. Lead audits, manage CAPA processes, and ensure adherence to regulations as you enhance operational efficiency and sup...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $143K *

Transform compliance and quality standards as a GCP Manager. Lead audits, ensure adherence to regulations, and drive quality improvements while managing key projects and resources within a dynamic tea...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $143K *

Reimagine quality and compliance in clinical practices as you lead audits, drive improvements, and ensure adherence to GCP regulations, playing a vital role in delivering innovative solutions that enh...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $143K *

Unlock potential by leading quality compliance initiatives and audits, ensuring regulatory adherence. Drive improvement projects while managing operational tasks. Collaborate across teams to ensure ex...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality and financial performance while fostering staff dev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Lead the Business Analytics team to deliver innovative marketing solutions, driving client growth through strategic data integration and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data strategies that drive client success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unlock insights and deliver cutting-edge marketing solutions, while ment...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $196K *

Shape the future of clinical product management by leading a diverse portfolio that enhances care team workflows and EHR capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable impro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion the marketing function, driving demand generation and brand awareness across multiple markets. Lead a high-performing team, embed AI in workflows, and ensure effective messaging and operation...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape your career by overseeing clinical operations across multiple clinics, ensuring compliance with standards, enhancing team engagement, and driving quality patient care through effective leadershi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $331K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of gynecologic oncology through strategic Clinical Science leadership, overseeing multiple studies and programs while driving scientific excellence and collaborat...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Lead the charge in advancing Clinical Science strategies for Gynecologic Oncology, overseeing multiple studies and programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific consistency an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.