Vice President, Clinical Operations Jobs

Explore Vice President, Clinical Operations opportunities on Ladders, where experienced professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. These senior leaders guide the planning and delivery of clinical research and healthcare operations, helping organizations advance programs while maintaining quality, compliance, and patient focus.

What Does a Vice President of Clinical Operations Do?

A Vice President of Clinical Operations sets strategic direction for clinical teams and programs. Responsibilities may include overseeing clinical trial portfolios, managing timelines and budgets, building high-performing teams, and coordinating with research, medical, regulatory, and commercial leaders. The role often includes monitoring operational performance and ensuring work follows applicable regulations, protocols, and quality standards.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek substantial experience leading clinical operations, along with a strong understanding of clinical research processes and regulatory requirements. Useful strengths include strategic planning, team development, budget management, vendor oversight, risk assessment, and clear communication with executive stakeholders. Requirements vary by organization, therapeutic area, and the scope of its clinical programs.

Find Vice President, Clinical Operations Roles on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted senior-level opportunities that meet the site's $100,000 salary threshold. Compare roles by employer, location, and responsibilities to identify positions that align with your leadership background and career goals. Job availability and compensation details vary by listing.

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$200K - $250K *

Drive critical initiatives by navigating ambiguity, building effective operating models, and ensuring measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment. Engage with leadership to implement AI solutions and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$265K - $295K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations, managing submissions and compliance strategies to ensure global regulatory alignment and efficiency across multiple teams and projects...

Hayward, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enterprise technology strategy and governance. Spearhead innovative planning and oversight to enhance business outcomes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimizing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by providing expert guidance in Cerner analysis, design, and implementation. Collaborate with clients and teams to address project issues and ensure successful delivery while...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $128K *

Shape data-driven strategies by developing and automating analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting capabilities and optimize operational performance in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Lead health plan strategy to unlock growth, build partnerships, and influence product direction. Partner closely with executives to shape Leap's commercial model and manage a high-performing team driv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of patient experience by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in a high-volume healthcare contact center. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by developing complex models and strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, drive impactful operational changes, and fulfill business obj...

Virginia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $315K *

Drive innovation in interventional psychiatry by developing evidence-based programs and protocols. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with regulatory sta...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $223K *

Lead global pharmacovigilance initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while guiding teams through complex safety reporting challenges across diverse therapeutic areas and trial pha...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare economics by analyzing costs and outcomes to enhance clinical strategies. Utilize advanced data analytics to drive actionable insights and improved patient car...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in transforming cardiovascular care. Oversee clinical teams, ensuring high standards, build partnerships, and shape value-based care strategies to improve patient outcomes and provider...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower global regulatory strategies and drive business growth while leading multidisciplinary collaborations in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to guide clients through complex regu...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $245K *

Join a team that's driving patient access through strategic leadership of regional Therapy Access Managers, optimizing operations while ensuring compliant support for healthcare practitioners across m...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading projects across teams, enhancing efficiency, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate within a dynamic environment dedicated to improvin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $235K *

Drive operational excellence in healthcare by leading transformative initiatives, optimizing workflows, and enhancing provider productivity. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive clinical excellence by providing medical expertise across therapeutic areas, ensuring safety and integrity in clinical trials. Collaborate with project teams and senior management to enhance cli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $145K *

Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in risk management and medical education. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, manage sales pipelines, and ensure alignment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $249K *

Transform provider engagement strategies to enhance performance and quality across multiple business lines. Lead initiatives that optimize relationships, reduce costs, and align with organizational go...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the clinical sales landscape by leading a regional team to drive utilization growth, enhance patient treatment metrics, and foster cross-functional collaboration for commercial success in in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and excellence in global clinical development and commercialization. Lead quality initiatives and f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading pharmacy operations, enhancing client engagement, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee a team of clinical professionals to ensure high-quality pharmacy s...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $197K *

Lead regulatory and compliance oversight for Operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with enterprise partners to enhance operational processes, implement automation, and drive contin...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President of Clinical Operations do?question toggle

    A Vice President of Clinical Operations leads the strategy and execution of clinical programs or research operations. Duties may include overseeing trials, teams, budgets, timelines, vendors, and operational quality.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Vice President, Clinical Operations jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for extensive clinical operations leadership experience, knowledge of clinical research and regulatory requirements, and a record of managing teams and complex programs.

  • What is the salary for a Vice President of Clinical Operations?question toggle

    Compensation depends on the employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

  • Where can I find Vice President, Clinical Operations jobs?question toggle

    You can explore vetted Vice President, Clinical Operations listings on Ladders and filter opportunities by factors such as location and employer when those options are available.