Director, Clinical Science Jobs

Explore Director, Clinical Science opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Clinical Science help guide the scientific strategy behind clinical development programs, bringing together medical, research, regulatory, and operational teams to advance therapies and other healthcare innovations.

What Does a Director of Clinical Science Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and therapeutic area. Directors commonly shape clinical development plans, oversee scientific input into study protocols and clinical documents, interpret emerging data, and advise teams on study design and evidence generation. They may lead clinical scientists, collaborate with clinical operations and biostatistics, and present findings to internal stakeholders, investigators, or external partners.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek strong knowledge of clinical research and development, scientific communication, and the relevant disease area or therapeutic specialty. Many roles call for an advanced degree in a life science or healthcare discipline, along with substantial experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical or biotechnology development, or related work. Leadership, strategic thinking, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration are valuable skills.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Director-level clinical science roles can be found across pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, contract research organizations, and other healthcare organizations. The scope of a position may depend on the organization’s size, development pipeline, and therapeutic focus. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, and find opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

Find Director, Clinical Science Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements carefully and highlight relevant clinical development experience, therapeutic expertise, scientific leadership, and measurable contributions in your application.

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$171K - $214K *

Transform your career by driving strategic alignment and execution within the Medical function. Collaborate with senior leaders to translate priorities into action, enhance organizational effectivenes...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical trials, ensuring compliance and data integrity while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with sites and vendors to drive project success...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $305K *

Shape the future of external data acquisition and delivery, leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaborations to ensure data integrity and compliance across diverse therapeutic areas...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $305K *

Lead strategic initiatives for external data acquisition and governance, ensuring data quality and compliance across therapeutic areas. Drive innovation in data management and develop a high-performin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$238K - $323K *

Partner with us to shape the medical strategy for early-stage CNS clinical programs, driving scientific engagement and collaboration across teams to enhance patient access and commercial growth in neu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $242K *

Lead critical PSPV compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations while guiding cross-functional teams through risk-based recommendations and quality improvements for safety standards withi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $171K *

Lead the charge in ensuring global consistency of medical data across clinical trials. Drive process improvements and technology strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead clinical trials and mentor staff, ensuring compliance and excellence in research. Drive strategic growth while fostering collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate clinical research initiatives by guiding and managing studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across multiple teams and vendors to achieve project objectives and optimize st...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $374K *

Drive your career forward by overseeing multiple clinical trials, providing medical expertise, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful study delivery and regulatory complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $270K *

Drive the strategic planning and execution of clinical trials, overseeing resources and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery meets timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering strong...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and scale clinical operations, overseeing performance and process optimization. Build accountable teams, manage metrics, and partner with stakeholders to enhance operationa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $101K *

Lead the charge in overseeing patient care operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing agency profitability, and motivating staff to deliver high-quality home health services while coo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing training and marketing strategies to enhance sales performance and brand growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $223K *

Lead the development and execution of digital initiatives that enhance Medical Affairs through innovative tools, strategic insights, and a focus on scientific communication across multiple platforms...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $247K *

Lead competitive intelligence and strategic insights for immunology initiatives. Collaborate across functions to provide commercial assessments and forecasts, guiding portfolio strategy and executive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $259K *

Join a team that advances medical knowledge and relationships in lung cancer. As a key liaison, engage with healthcare professionals, support scientific initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $239K *

Optimize clinical business operations by establishing scalable processes and partnerships to enhance execution across clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $194K *

Lead the clinical supplies strategy to ensure optimal availability and compliance of trial materials, collaborate across departments, and manage multiple vendors to support global clinical projects wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll oversee clinical supply operations for global trials, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective collaboration with internal and external partners to streamlin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Pioneer innovative clinical studies by collaborating with Medical Directors to design and implement programs, ensuring compliance and safety while enhancing understanding of drug candidates and diseas...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Transform clinical research by partnering with Medical Directors to design and deliver impactful studies. Leverage your expertise to influence teams, ensure compliance, and drive innovative solutions...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Join a team that's advancing clinical studies for rare hematologic and immunologic diseases. Lead cross-functional collaborations, drive study design, and mentor junior scientists while ensuring compl...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Partner with Medical Directors to optimize clinical study design and execution. Contribute to cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and scientific rigor while driving innovative solutions in hem...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$187K - $327K *

Empower your career by leading evaluations of innovative drug opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic partnerships and enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic life sciences envi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Clinical Science do?question toggle

    A Director of Clinical Science helps set scientific direction for clinical development programs. The role may involve shaping study strategies, reviewing protocols and clinical documents, interpreting data, and partnering with clinical operations, biostatistics, medical, and regulatory teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Clinical Science jobs?question toggle

    Requirements differ by employer and therapeutic area. Many positions seek an advanced degree in a life science or healthcare field and significant clinical research or drug development experience, as well as scientific leadership, communication, and data interpretation skills.

  • Where do Directors of Clinical Science work?question toggle

    These professionals may work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, and other healthcare organizations involved in clinical research and development.

  • How much do Director, Clinical Science jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as employer, location, therapeutic area, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its salary information.

  • How can I find Director, Clinical Science jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the current Director, Clinical Science listings on Ladders and review each posting’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and salary details. Tailor your application to emphasize relevant clinical development experience and scientific leadership.