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.
Nursing Director - Critical Care
$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
Remote Medical Director, Inpatient Marketplace
$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...
2 days ago
Nursing Director (RN) Main Operating Room
$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
Associate Medical Director -Oncology
$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
Director of Clinical Laboratory
$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
Program Director-Neurorehabilitation
$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...
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Director of Rehab / Management - FT
$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
Manager, Strategic Clinical Research
$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...
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Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
$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...
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Regional Director - Pathology Lab
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
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Director, Medical Communication
$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
$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...
4 days ago
$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
Vice President of Program Systems
$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
Director of Clinical Services - Supportive Housing
$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
$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
Medical Director - Newton-Wellesley Substance Use Services
$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
Operations Management Program Director
$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
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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
Associate Director, Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance Science
$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
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.