Senior Level Clinical Director Jobs
Senior level clinical director jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of program strategy, care quality standards, and the operational teams that deliver outcomes across entire service lines. Openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like Revolution Medicines, Revolution Medicines, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director, Clinical Quality & Payor Strategy is responsible for leading strategic initiatives and operational execution across multiple Medicare Advantage and value-based care programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert in quality metrics, electronic health record workflows, and payer partnerships, driving performance improvement and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborates with internal teams, external partners, and payors to optimize care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with CMS-aligned models. This includes translating payor requirements into actionable workflows, monitoring performance and visit compliance, and implementing feedback loops that support continuous improvement. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Leads strategic planning and execution of value-based quality initiatives across all payors (CMS, Medicare Advantage, commercial).
- Serves as subject matter expert for internal quality metrics and EHR workflows, providing education, troubleshooting, and optimization support.
- Responsible for achieving quality performance for ACOs, coordinating efforts with payors, Healthchoice, and physicians.
- Develops and manages operational workflows for strategic programs including UHC Fastpass, MdRev, FindHelp, and Aledade, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Develops and drives ongoing management of operational workflows for chronic care management, remote patient monitoring, patient-centered medical home, and transition of care.
- Coordinates with external partners and internal stakeholders to expand services, improve care delivery, and support program growth.
- Facilitates quality governance by organizing committee meetings, preparing agendas, and presenting updates.
- Provides strategic and operational support to Population Health teams, including clinical staff and program managers.
- Monitors compliance with payor-specific visit requirements and documentation standards, ensuring alignment with CMS and contract expectations.
- Partners with Decision Support teams which provide performance tracking and feedback mechanisms to support continuous improvement across clinics and teams to maximize incentives and minimize penalties.
- Ensures internal data feeds are established and active from EHR to all payor platforms in order to streamline quality reporting.
- Collaborates with IT and clinical teams to optimize EHR workflows that support care gap closure and quality reporting.
- Represents the organization in meetings with ACOs and Medicare Advantage payors to drive performance and strategic alignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Public Health
- Preferred - Master's Degree
Work Experience Requirements
- Required - experience in Medicare and Value-Based Programs 7-9 years
- Required - Proven experience in people management and program management
- Preferred - Experience with Epic EHR and population health tools
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Expertise with Medicare Advantage payors, ACO structures, and CMS-aligned quality frameworks.
- Strong understanding of Medicare Advantage, value-based care models, and payor incentive structures.
- Knowledge of compliance standards for patient visits, documentation, and quality reporting.
- Skilled in strategic planning, workflow development, and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to monitor performance metrics and implement feedback loops for continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple meetings and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, administrative, and external teams.
- Proficient in interpreting payor contracts and operationalizing requirements into scalable workflows.
- Proficient in managing multi-partner projects and navigating complex healthcare environment.
SUPERVISION PROVIDED BY THIS POSITION
- Supervises managers, analysts, coordinators, and clinical support staff involved in quality initiatives and operational workflows.
- Provides guidance and training to associates across departments.
- Acts as operational lead for cross-functional teams and external partnerships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel to clinics or partner sites.
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director, Clinical Quality & Payor Strategy is responsible for leading strategic initiatives and operational execution across multiple Medicare Advantage and value-based care programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert in quality metrics, electronic health record workflows, and payer partnerships, driving performance improvement and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborates with internal teams, external partners, and payors to optimize care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with CMS-aligned models. This includes translating payor requirements into actionable workflows, monitoring performance and visit compliance, and implementing feedback loops that support continuous improvement. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Leads strategic planning and execution of value-based quality initiatives across all payors (CMS, Medicare Advantage, commercial).
- Serves as subject matter expert for internal quality metrics and EHR workflows, providing education, troubleshooting, and optimization support.
- Responsible for achieving quality performance for ACOs, coordinating efforts with payors, Healthchoice, and physicians.
- Develops and manages operational workflows for strategic programs including UHC Fastpass, MdRev, FindHelp, and Aledade, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Develops and drives ongoing management of operational workflows for chronic care management, remote patient monitoring, patient-centered medical home, and transition of care.
- Coordinates with external partners and internal stakeholders to expand services, improve care delivery, and support program growth.
- Facilitates quality governance by organizing committee meetings, preparing agendas, and presenting updates.
- Provides strategic and operational support to Population Health teams, including clinical staff and program managers.
- Monitors compliance with payor-specific visit requirements and documentation standards, ensuring alignment with CMS and contract expectations.
- Partners with Decision Support teams which provide performance tracking and feedback mechanisms to support continuous improvement across clinics and teams to maximize incentives and minimize penalties.
- Ensures internal data feeds are established and active from EHR to all payor platforms in order to streamline quality reporting.
- Collaborates with IT and clinical teams to optimize EHR workflows that support care gap closure and quality reporting.
- Represents the organization in meetings with ACOs and Medicare Advantage payors to drive performance and strategic alignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Public Health
- Preferred - Master's Degree
Work Experience Requirements
- Required - experience in Medicare and Value-Based Programs 7-9 years
- Required - Proven experience in people management and program management
- Preferred - Experience with Epic EHR and population health tools
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Expertise with Medicare Advantage payors, ACO structures, and CMS-aligned quality frameworks.
- Strong understanding of Medicare Advantage, value-based care models, and payor incentive structures.
- Knowledge of compliance standards for patient visits, documentation, and quality reporting.
- Skilled in strategic planning, workflow development, and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to monitor performance metrics and implement feedback loops for continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple meetings and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, administrative, and external teams.
- Proficient in interpreting payor contracts and operationalizing requirements into scalable workflows.
- Proficient in managing multi-partner projects and navigating complex healthcare environment.
SUPERVISION PROVIDED BY THIS POSITION
- Supervises managers, analysts, coordinators, and clinical support staff involved in quality initiatives and operational workflows.
- Provides guidance and training to associates across departments.
- Acts as operational lead for cross-functional teams and external partnerships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel to clinics or partner sites.
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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Senior Level Clinical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical director job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have already led cross-functional clinical teams, owned quality and compliance outcomes, and driven measurable improvements in patient or program results. A strong application demonstrates strategic thinking alongside hands-on clinical credibility. Tailoring your materials to show scope of accountability, budget oversight experience, and a history of building or mentoring clinical staff gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire senior level clinical directors?
Companies hiring senior level clinical directors right now include Revolution Medicines, Revolution Medicines, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by health systems, managed care organizations, behavioral health networks, and large multi-site provider groups that need experienced clinical leaders to oversee quality, compliance, and care delivery at scale.
Are there remote senior level clinical director jobs?
Yes, though many roles require at least some on-site presence given the team leadership and regulatory oversight responsibilities involved. About 25% of senior level clinical director openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote positions most common in utilization management, population health, and payer-side clinical operations roles.
What makes a clinical director role senior level?
Senior level clinical director roles are defined by breadth of ownership and organizational influence. Where mid-level roles manage a program or unit, senior roles set clinical strategy across multiple service lines, own regulatory and accreditation accountability, manage other leaders rather than just frontline staff, and are directly involved in budget planning and executive decision-making. Mentoring clinical managers and shaping department-wide policies are standard expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical directors?
Senior Level clinical director roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large, complex care delivery or coverage models that require experienced clinical oversight to maintain quality standards, meet regulatory requirements, and manage outcomes across diverse patient or member populations.