Clinical Director Jobs in Boston, MA
Clinical Director jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Longwood Medical Area, Downtown Boston, and the Seaport District, with strong demand across academic medicine, behavioral health, and hospital systems. Employers hiring right now include Takeda Pharmaceuticals, The Dimock Center, and Jobot. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY & CLINICAL NUTRITION
Salary Range: $189,000 - $210,000 | Full Time
YOUR HEARTLINE STAFFING CONTACT
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN | Chief Operating Officer
Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range: $189,000 - $210,000
Signing Bonus: Negotiable
Relocation Package: None
Benefits listed in the requisition:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Paid Time Off
- Other benefits (not specified)
LOCATION & SCHEDULE
Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02135
Work Arrangement: In-Person
Department: Pharmacy
Schedule: Full Time
Travel Required: No
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Executive Director, Acute Care & Ambulatory Pharmacy, the Director leads the Pharmacy to ensure high-quality patient care through facilitation of institutional and system-level goals and objectives.
The role includes oversight of clinical, regulatory, and operational processes to ensure safe and effective medication and nutritional management. The Director collaborates with healthcare professionals and administrative teams across the institution and system.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all aspects of the Department of Pharmacy, including planning, budgeting, fiscal reporting, goal setting and measurement, operational processes, clinical services, research, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
- Ensure the department operates within applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and approved operating and capital budgets.
- Develop pharmacy services through service-line enhancements and provider collaboration.
- Manage staff hiring, training, promotion, demotion, termination, performance management, and professional development.
- Oversee departmental strategic planning in conjunction with institutional and system-level strategic plans.
- Maintain fiscal controls, purchasing processes, and inventory management.
- Serve as Controlled Substances Registrant for the designated Brighton location and as a controlled-substance subject matter expert for other departments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy, USP Chapters, The Joint Commission, FDA, DEA, and HRSA.
- Allocate departmental operating budgets within established hospital guidelines.
- Review and approve contracts related to Pharmacy Services, including contracted work, automation, and service changes.
- Serve as a liaison between departments and outside associations related to hospital pharmacy.
- Ensure development and ongoing implementation of quality improvement plans.
- Participate in multidisciplinary committees and serve as a voting member of local and system Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees.
- Collaborate with medical staff and service chiefs regarding appropriate and cost-effective medication management.
- Review hospital policies related to medication dispensing, administration, and recordkeeping.
- Evaluate and recommend medications for addition to or removal from the hospital formulary.
- Prepare statistical and analytical reports required by regulation.
- Oversee pharmacy postgraduate programs and pharmacy student activities.
- Vote on behalf of the designated Brighton location on appropriate health system-level committees.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
- PharmD degree from an accredited U.S. pharmacy school. REQUIRED
- Minimum five years of supervisory experience within a Pharmacy Department. REQUIRED
- Two to three years of experience as an Assistant Director in a Pharmacy Department at an organization with a residency program up to PGY2 in Pharmacy Administration. REQUIRED
- Current license to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the hire date. REQUIRED
- Strong communication and educator skills. REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong orientation to patient care in accordance with the medical center's mission and organizational values.
- Ability to effectively manage departmental budgets.
- Ability to develop and implement inventory control systems.
- Ability to make formal presentations related to clinical, operational, educational, research, and financial issues.
- Knowledge of national medication trends and perspectives that may affect patient care, hospital operations, or departmental operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS, MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent additional degree.
READY TO APPLY?
Apply through this posting or contact Elizabeth regarding the Director of Pharmacy & Clinical Nutrition position.
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Chief Operating Officer | Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Heartline Staffing is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals26

- The Dimock Center11

- Jobot8

- AstraZeneca8

- Boston University8

Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
Clinical Director Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical director job in Boston?
Boston's strongest hiring comes from its academic medical centers, large behavioral health networks, and community health organizations, especially those concentrated in the Longwood Medical Area and around downtown. Candidates with experience leading multidisciplinary teams in high-volume settings stand out here. A background in value-based care, Joint Commission compliance, or population health gives you an edge in Boston's competitive, research-adjacent market.
Which companies hire clinical directors in Boston?
Employers hiring clinical directors in Boston right now include Takeda Pharmaceuticals, The Dimock Center, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Boston's employer mix leans heavily toward large academic health systems, nonprofit community health centers, and specialty behavioral health providers, all of which maintain ongoing demand for experienced clinical directors.
Are there remote clinical director jobs in Boston?
Yes, but with limits. Clinical director roles are largely on-site by nature, given the supervision, team leadership, and regulatory oversight responsibilities involved. About 67% of clinical director openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The remote-eligible subset tends to cover utilization management, telehealth program oversight, and quality assurance functions tied to Boston-based payers and managed care organizations.
How can I get a clinical director job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a program manager or clinical supervisor role at one of Boston's large community health centers or behavioral health organizations, which actively develop internal candidates. Many Boston health systems also offer leadership fellowships and assistant director tracks. Building experience in quality improvement, staff supervision, and compliance documentation positions you for a director-level role within two to three years.
Which industries hire the most clinical directors in Boston?
Boston clinical director roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Boston's density of teaching hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and behavioral health networks makes it one of the highest-demand markets for clinical leadership in the country.
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