Explore Director, Clinical Science opportunities on Ladders, where experienced professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors in clinical science help shape the development of new therapies by guiding clinical research strategy, interpreting evidence, and leading teams through complex studies.
Directors of Clinical Science provide scientific leadership across clinical development programs. They may contribute to study design and protocols, assess clinical data, support regulatory submissions, and work with medical, statistical, regulatory, and operational teams to advance trials. Responsibilities vary by employer, therapeutic area, and stage of development.
Employers commonly seek substantial clinical research or drug-development experience, strong scientific judgment, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly. Leadership, cross-functional collaboration, familiarity with clinical trial processes, and experience interpreting clinical data are valuable. Requirements may include an advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field, depending on the position.
Director-level clinical science roles can be found at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and other healthcare organizations. Opportunities may focus on a specific therapeutic area, clinical program, or phase of development. Review each listing for details about scope, qualifications, location, and compensation.
Browse vetted Director, Clinical Science job listings on Ladders and discover opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Use job details to compare roles and identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC
$150K - $180K *
Shape global Regulatory CMC strategies for gene therapy products, ensuring compliance and successful submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from clinical trials to comm...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Metabolic Liver Diseases, Digestive Diseases (US)
$112K - $222K *
Manage complex clinical trials from initiation to completion, ensuring project success through effective coordination, communication, and teamwork across diverse functional areas and stakeholders. Dri...
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Executive Director, Clinical Supply Management
$280K - $300K *
Optimize clinical supply strategies and operations for transformative therapies. Lead a dynamic team, manage global partnerships, and ensure timely delivery of investigational products across multiple...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Clinical Supply Management
$280K - $300K *
Transform clinical supply management by leading strategy and execution for biologics programs. Drive team growth, ensure timely product delivery, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet ambitious c...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Clinical Supply Management
$280K - $300K *
Drive clinical supply strategy and execution for transformative therapies, leading a global team to ensure timely delivery of investigational products across multi-country studies, while collaborating...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Clinical Supply Management
$280K - $300K *
Join a dynamic team to lead clinical supply strategy and execution for transformative therapies. Shape and scale the Clinical Supply Management function, ensuring timely delivery of investigational pr...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Clinical Supply Management
$280K - $300K *
Shape the future of clinical supply management by leading strategy and execution for transformative therapies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of investigational products, whi...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Manage a regulatory team to ensure compliance with FDA and Health Canada standards. Drive regulatory strategy for product innovation and oversee compliance assessments, while collaborating with cross...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Development Medical Director, Early Development - Cardiometabolic
$274K - $371K *
Lead the early phase clinical development of innovative therapeutics, collaborating across teams to design and execute trials. Your expertise will directly influence strategy, protocol development, an...
Reposted 5 days ago
$108K - $170K *
Transform drug development by providing expert in vivo study support and animal care. Collaborate with veterinarians to execute pharmacokinetic studies, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and r...
1 week ago
Associate Director / Director, In Vivo Pharmacology
$180K - $250K *
Lead in vivo pharmacology to empower target validation and drug discovery. Manage a nine-member team, design studies, and ensure rigorous experimentation aligns with strategic portfolio decisions in c...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Digital Marketing
$175K - $210K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading digital growth marketing initiatives, optimizing enterprise demand generation, and driving strategic marketing operations to enhance revenue insights and oper...
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Director, Oncology Commercial Data Science & AI Products
$186K - $279K *
Transform the future of AI in healthcare by leading a multi-indication product portfolio, driving strategic partnerships, and ensuring impactful AI solutions that enhance commercial outcomes and patie...
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$216K - $307K *
Lead the charge in biostatistics, implementing robust statistical strategies for clinical trials across all phases. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure regulatory compliance and project success w...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr. Director, Medical Affairs, Neuromuscular Team
$290K - $320K *
Champion the US medical strategy for neuromuscular therapies, leading cross-functional teams and engaging with external experts to drive evidence generation and education initiatives, while ensuring c...
1 week ago
$186K - $250K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing HEOR team to drive payer engagement and market access strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient access to innovat...
2 weeks ago
Executive Director Acute Rehabilitation Services
$161K - $235K *
Empower transformative clinical excellence in rehabilitation services, leading a dynamic team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across multiple facilities while fostering collaboratio...
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Senior Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development - Rheumatology
$210K - $250K *
Drive the execution and oversight of clinical trials, ensuring high-quality data supports product strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage clinical development programs, adhering to regulato...
2 days ago
Senior Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development - Rheumatology
$210K - $250K *
Manage the execution and oversight of clinical trials, ensuring high-quality data supports product strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive clinical development and maintain complian...
2 days ago
$140K - $175K *
Shape the future of market intelligence by leveraging AI and research to uncover customer insights, drive strategic decisions, and enhance collaboration across teams. Play a pivotal role in advancing...
1 week ago
$95K - $105K *
Elevate patient care by supporting the Clinical Director in enhancing services, leading staff training, and ensuring operational efficiency in a dynamic clinical environment. Join a progressive team d...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Join a team that's passionate about healthcare and mentorship! Lead clinic operations, cultivate community relationships, and enhance patient care through evidence-based practices while driving clinic...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Leadership-Clinical Director
$95K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to improving patient care by supervising clinical operations, ensuring compliance, and developing staff in a dynamic home health environment. Embrace the opportunity to en...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive the execution of exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical plans, overseeing trial operations to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget while enhancing team collaboration and project man...
Reposted 1 week ago
Executive Director, Chemical Biology
$237K - $284K *
Lead and innovate in chemical biology, bridging multiomic discovery with target ID. Manage a team to design chemical probes and develop new therapeutic modalities, integrating AI/ML-driven approaches...
4 days ago
What does a Director of Clinical Science do?
A Director of Clinical Science provides scientific leadership for clinical development programs, helping guide study design, evaluate clinical evidence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Specific duties depend on the organization and therapeutic area.
What qualifications are typically required for Director, Clinical Science jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often look for extensive clinical research or drug-development experience, scientific expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to interpret and communicate clinical data. Some roles require an advanced degree in a relevant field.
Where do Directors of Clinical Science work?
They may work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, clinical research organizations, and other healthcare or life sciences organizations.
What salary range can I find for these jobs on Ladders?
Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check individual listings for the specific compensation range and benefits.
How can I find the right Director, Clinical Science role?
Compare listings by therapeutic area, responsibilities, required experience, location, and compensation. Focus on roles that match your clinical development background and leadership goals.