Entry Level Clinical Director Jobs

New grad clinical director jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a well-documented clinical portfolio can carry more weight than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like ChenMed, Optum, and AbbVie hiring at this level now.

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Open roles196+
Top stateTexas
Top employerChenMed
Top cityLouisville, KY
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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AccentCare
Clinical Business Development Director, Hospice
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AccentCare
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Clinical Business Development Director, Hospice
AccentCare
Tampa, Florida
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in marketing
10,000+

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AbbVie
Medical Director, Hematology Clinical Development
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AbbVie
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Medical Director, Hematology Clinical Development
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$193k - $327k/yr
10,000+

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AbbVie
Scientific Director, Hematology Clinical Development
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AbbVie
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Scientific Director, Hematology Clinical Development
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$161k - $305k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Organon Pharmaceuticals
Medical Director, Clinical Development
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Organon Pharmaceuticals
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Medical Director, Clinical Development
Organon Pharmaceuticals
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$204k - $347k/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Constellation Health Services
Director of Clinical Services
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Constellation Health Services
New 1m ago
Director of Clinical Services
Constellation Health Services
Alexandria, Virginia
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$115k - $135k/yr
Nursing Diploma
201-500

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Entry Level Clinical Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • ChenMed
    ChenMed24
  • Optum
    Optum8
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie8
  • Aveanna Healthcare
    Aveanna Healthcare6
  • Hill Valley Health Care
    Hill Valley Health Care4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services62
  • Education17
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Non-Profit & Social Services5

Entry Level Clinical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level clinical director job?

Entry level clinical director roles typically look for candidates with a relevant degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or a related field, plus hands-on clinical or administrative internship experience. Demonstrating familiarity with care coordination, quality improvement, or compliance processes gives you a concrete edge. Tailoring your application to show leadership potential, even from academic or volunteer settings, is what separates competitive candidates at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level clinical directors?

Companies hiring entry level clinical directors right now include ChenMed, Optum, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from health systems, outpatient clinics, behavioral health organizations, and long-term care providers that are actively building out their clinical leadership pipelines.

Are there remote entry level clinical director jobs?

Yes, though most clinical director roles at the entry level are on-site given the hands-on nature of clinical oversight. About 9% of entry level clinical director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to focus on care management, utilization review, or telehealth program coordination where physical presence is less critical.

Are these new grad clinical director jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical director roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, clinical rotations, or a strong practicum portfolio as qualifying background. If a posting does not require prior director-level tenure, it generally falls within reach for a new grad candidate.

Which industries hire the most entry level clinical directors?

Entry Level clinical director roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they face consistent demand for clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and care quality management, and they tend to develop junior candidates into director-track roles more actively than other industries.