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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading managed care contracting strategies, overseeing high-value agreements, and driving operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reimburse...

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

$80K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Clinical Services Supervisor, driving excellence in patient-centered care, staff development, and operational leadership. Foster a collaborative environment while ensuring com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Help us establish a new clinical research site, providing medical oversight and leadership. Engage in innovative research while maintaining a predictable schedule, contributing to patient safety and a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Help us build a new clinical research site, providing medical oversight and leadership. Engage in innovative trials while shaping community health and advancing medical research, all within a supporti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower your career by leading the establishment of a new clinical research site. As a Principal Investigator, you'll provide medical oversight, shape research initiatives, and engage with the communi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's building a new clinical research site from the ground up. As a Principal Investigator, you'll provide medical oversight, shape research initiatives, and engage with the community wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the establishment of a new clinical research site. As a Principal Investigator, you'll provide medical oversight, ensure participant safety, and shape the future of clinica...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive the establishment of a new clinical research site, providing medical oversight and leadership for trials. Engage with the community, ensuring participant safety and data quality while contributi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Engage in building a new clinical research site, providing medical oversight and leadership for trials. Shape community health initiatives while maintaining a balanced schedule and contributing to inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Build a new clinical research site by providing medical oversight and leadership. Partner with a dedicated team to ensure participant safety and data quality while advancing innovative therapies in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Shape your career by providing strategic medical insights and support for Neuroscience initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety and drive educational initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead the interdisciplinary Pain Management Team, overseeing clinical, administrative, and educational aspects of Veteran pain care. Integrate diverse approaches to enhance patient outcomes across mult...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compassionate hospice care while overseeing branch operations and fostering a culture of accountability and support. Lead with integrity and ensure high-qual...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Engage a dedicated team to foster a supportive clinic environment, mentoring staff and enhancing patient care. Drive growth and community relationships while ensuring exceptional outcomes in a collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Empower clinic success by balancing patient care with operations, growth, and team management. Lead a dedicated team, foster community relationships, and drive exceptional patient outcomes in a suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $215K *

Empower innovation in ophthalmic device development by leading global clinical strategies for surgical programs, from feasibility to regulatory submissions. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion impactful services for individuals with disabilities by leading program operations, ensuring quality care, and fostering community partnerships. Drive strategic initiatives that promote indep...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing biomarker program operations, ensuring seamless sample processing from collection to storage. Collaborate across teams to uphold quality and compliance while driving grow...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Champion scientific research initiatives by leading the Institute of Coaching's agenda, ensuring rigorous standards and relevance in all scholarly outputs and educational programs, while mentoring tra...

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

$255K - $402K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical trial optimization through strategic leadership, innovative processes, and a commitment to quality. Drive impactful change while mentoring senior staff and enhan...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $220K *

Champion quality assurance in clinical programs, ensuring compliance with GCP, GLP, and GCLP. Lead audits, manage quality events, and support regulatory submissions while collaborating with cross-func...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$275K - $300K *

Lead a team committed to delivering high-quality patient care through clinical oversight, support, and collaboration with healthcare providers in an engaging, fast-paced urgent care environment across...

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

$284K - $385K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading innovative trials in cardiology and nephrology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety and drive impactful study designs that...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$261K - $326K *

Empower organizational growth by leading the People Business Partner team, translating business strategies into effective workforce and talent priorities, and enhancing leadership effectiveness across...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.