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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$100K - $120K *

Champion exceptional patient care by leading critical and intermediate care units. Drive operational excellence, staff development, and strategic planning while ensuring compliance and satisfaction in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $408K *

Join a dynamic team to lead medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with clinical teams and providers to enhan...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $238K *

Optimize nursing leadership by fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Drive operational excellence and enhance care delivery standards across units, ensuring a safe and supportive at...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Help us innovate educational initiatives for healthcare professionals by developing high-quality medical content in oncology. Collaborate across teams to enhance clinical knowledge and improve patient...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, quality, and financial performance while guiding local site management and promoting standardization across departments...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading operational and clinical excellence in neurorehabilitation. Drive team performance, ensure compliance, and manage budgets while fostering a supportive environment for staff...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in empowering a dynamic rehab team while ensuring clinical excellence and compliance. Develop innovative programs in a supportive environment, fostering collaboration and professional...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $179K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research, managing projects that demonstrate the value of FDA-cleared products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, analyze data...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $102K *

Lead clinical research initiatives, managing operations, budgets, and staff while ensuring compliance with protocols and grant requirements. Collaborate across teams to enhance study outcomes and cont...

Reposted yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence in laboratory services, driving quality, safety, and efficiency across the region. Lead strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and enhance patient care while mana...

1 week ago

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

$128K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading global clinical trials, ensuring compliance and efficiency from design to close-out. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive study success while managing budget...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Transform clinical trial execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive process improvements and oversee study documentation fr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Transform clinical trial execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance and drive process improvements for successful study del...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Lead the execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets while driving process improvements and managing cross-functional teams for successful study delivery...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $251K *

Join a team that's redefining medical communications in oncology. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee publication planning, and enhance scientific engagement across multiple cancer therapies while col...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology-focused medical strategies, leveraging clinical expertise and strategic insights to drive impactful marketing initiatives and foster key relationships within the...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K *

Champion innovative research initiatives, leading projects in biology and related fields. Mentor junior staff while delivering impactful solutions that align with organizational goals and drive scient...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $162K *

Bring your expertise to drive strategic leadership in clinical systems and analytics, ensuring technology aligns with organizational priorities and supports Behavioral Health and Community Services th...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $102K *

Shape strategic clinical leadership for behavioral health services, ensuring best practices in supportive housing and trauma-informed care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the Clinical Appeals team, ensuring quality and timely execution of appeal processes while developing staff and managing complex cases in a fast-paced healthcare environm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $300K *

Shape a vital substance use clinic, leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive care. Engage with community partners to enhance services and foster collaborative solutions, making a t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful ABA services through effective management and relationship-building. Collaborate on operations, ensure compliance, enhance individual satisfaction, and implement growth strategies to s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and execution of clinical studies, ensuring data integrity and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive study activities and support regulatory efforts, while enhancin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in clinical research, driving study design and execution while ensuring data integrity and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to support pivotal studies and regulatory interaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $269K *

Lead the charge in safety monitoring and governance for assigned products, ensuring effective signal detection, risk management, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.