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 *

Drive your career by leading technical architecture and AI tooling development in a dynamic company transitioning to multi-platform solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor talent, and engage with en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Champion the clinical implementation of diagnostic solutions, guiding customers through every phase from contract to sustained usage. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful adoption and i...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $105K *

Join a team that oversees complex programs, managing cross-functional projects and resources to deliver impactful solutions, while ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality, and budget cons...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Join a team that drives exceptional customer experiences by leading the charge in customer success. You'll enhance processes, foster retention, and connect product insights to elevate satisfaction, ul...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Shape the future of neurology by building partnerships with Medical Experts, generating insights, and collaborating across teams to enhance patient care and drive innovation in a dynamic healthcare la...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in advancing research for coaching practices, ensuring scientific integrity, guiding educational strategies, and mentoring future research leaders to enhance the Institute's credibilit...

Belmont, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead and enhance cybersecurity operations, ensuring effective incident response, threat detection, and client security assurance. Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge security strategy with tactic...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$76K - $199K *

Drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector by engaging customers through innovative strategies and effective communication, while leveraging analytical skills and product knowledge...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Lead clinical laboratory operations for precision medicine projects, ensuring timely deliverables and risk management across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support clini...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $285K *

Shape the future of market access by leading strategic account initiatives, fostering key relationships, and driving collaboration across teams to enhance product access and reimbursement in the oncol...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping healthcare innovation through AI-driven voice solutions. Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software and collaborate with cross-functional stakehold...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Help us drive sales and build relationships in the Neuroscience sector by promoting innovative migraine therapies. Engage with healthcare professionals to implement strategic business plans and enhanc...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $240K *

Lead total rewards strategy for a complex global healthcare tech firm. Drive compensation and benefits governance, align workforce investment with business goals, and ensure compliance while fostering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $153K *

Drive product excellence by defining and prioritizing features that enhance clinical solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and deliver value through innovati...

Long Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive IT transformation by managing complex programs, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery across multiple projects. Play a key role in enhancing customer experience and improvin...

Englewood, CORemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with pharmaceutical partners to drive revenue through AI-driven solutions. Build strategic relationships and develop account plans while collaborating across teams. Utilize your sales expertise...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $220K *

Unlock project management excellence in Global Regulatory Affairs, driving timelines and compliance for drug submissions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate documentation and effective...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $196K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic finance initiatives that enhance growth, improve decision-making, and optimize resource allocation across clinical and operational data, while translating complex...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$194K - $291K *

Lead the strategic and operational execution of companion diagnostic projects in oncology, ensuring alignment with clinical development and regulatory standards while driving cross-functional collabor...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Engage with cross-functional leaders to elevate product strategy and execution. Drive innovation in product development, leveraging AI to enhance customer value and business performance across a diver...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $271K *

Launch your career by owning the national Field Excellence model, managing operations for a groundbreaking oncology therapy. Collaborate with sales leaders to enhance prescriber access and streamline...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving partnerships within health systems, building strategic relationships, and creating impactful ecosystems that accelerate product adoption and streamline sales cycles, while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality oversight for drug manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Collaborate with vendors on batch record review and product disposition for global clinical programs, thriving in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative programs to enhance patient access and affordability, collaborating with stakeholders to design solutions that drive patient care and project success. Lead the integration of operatio...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on building and enhancing relationships with large managed care accounts. Utilize your expertise in account management to drive customer satisfaction, explore upselling oppo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.