Clinical Lead Jobs
Clinical Lead jobs are open across healthcare, behavioral health, home health, and hospital systems, from senior clinician to director-level, with specializations in nursing, therapy services, and case management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find Clinical Lead JobsLooking for remote work? View remote clinical lead jobs →Overview
Showing 5 of 481+ Clinical Lead jobs
Territory: Tampa, FL • Port Charlotte, FL • Upland, PA • Exton, PA • Rhode Island
Travel: Up to 75% travel required
Lead Clinical Research. Mentor Teams. Drive Operational Excellence.
Panoramic Health is one of the nation's leading integrated nephrology platforms, dedicated to transforming kidney care through clinical excellence, innovation, and research. Through our growing research network, we provide patients with access to groundbreaking clinical trials while advancing the future of nephrology.
We are seeking an experienced Regional Clinical Research Team Lead to provide operational leadership and hands-on clinical research support across multiple research sites. This role is ideal for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator or Team Lead who enjoys mentoring others, optimizing research operations, and partnering with physicians to build high-performing research programs.
This position is based in Florida (preferred) and supports research locations in Tampa and Port Charlotte, Florida; Upland and Exton, Pennsylvania; and Rhode Island. Travel is a significant component of this role and may be extensive based on staffing needs, enrollment activity, and operational priorities.
What You'll Do
As the Regional Clinical Research Team Lead, you will oversee site-level research operations while serving as a mentor, trainer, and subject matter expert for Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Assistants. You will provide leadership across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality study execution, regulatory compliance, and achievement of enrollment goals.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance for up to five Clinical Research Coordinators and/or Research Assistants across multiple research sites.
- Serve as the primary preceptor for new research staff, coordinating onboarding and training in accordance with Panoramic Health Standard Operating Procedures.
- Coach and develop research staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor staff performance related to research quality, compliance, and study execution, providing retraining as needed.
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately while ensuring study timelines and quality standards are consistently met.
- Lead patient recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, study visits, and participant follow-up.
- Partner with physicians, clinic leadership, referring providers, and the Central Enrollment Team to maximize referrals and enrollment.
- Develop and implement workflows that improve recruitment, enrollment, and overall study execution.
- Perform protocol-required procedures, administer questionnaires and study medications as delegated, collect research specimens, and ensure protocol compliance.
- Complete source documentation, electronic case report forms, and regulatory documentation accurately and within required timelines while adhering to ALCOA principles.
- Monitor study progress, enrollment performance, and operational metrics, communicating updates to investigators and leadership.
- Ensure all clinical trials are conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, IRB requirements, sponsor protocols, and Panoramic Health Standard Operating Procedures.
- Review source documentation, regulatory binders, essential study documents, and case report forms for completeness and accuracy.
- Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety events in accordance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
- Support Quality Assurance initiatives by monitoring compliance across assigned sites and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Maintain research facilities, investigational product accountability, temperature monitoring, equipment calibration, and secure storage of confidential materials.
- Build collaborative relationships with physicians, practice leadership, clinic staff, and referring providers to support continued growth of the clinical research program.
- Travel to research sites throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and New York to provide operational leadership, training, and coverage based on business needs.
- Support sites experiencing staffing transitions, increased enrollment, or operational challenges to ensure continuity of research activities.
- Establish project priorities, manage competing timelines, and successfully execute multiple studies across several locations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and expand patient access to clinical trials.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the continued success of Panoramic Health's research network.
Required
- Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or similar role.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or supervising research staff.
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, IRB requirements, and clinical research best practices.
- Experience independently managing clinical trials from study start-up through closeout.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 75%, including overnight travel, across Florida, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and New York.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel by automobile and air.
- Experience in nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis, vascular access, or related therapeutic areas.
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
- Medical Assistant Certification.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or IATA Certification.
- ACRP (CCRC) or SOCRA (CCRP) certification.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At Panoramic Health, you'll have the opportunity to influence the success of multiple research programs while mentoring the next generation of clinical research professionals. Your leadership will directly impact patient access to innovative therapies and contribute to advancing kidney care through high-quality clinical research.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the chance to grow your career within one of the nation's leading nephrology research organizations.
The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment
For information about our Privacy Policy, please visit here
Territory: Tampa, FL • Port Charlotte, FL • Upland, PA • Exton, PA • Rhode Island
Travel: Up to 75% travel required
Lead Clinical Research. Mentor Teams. Drive Operational Excellence.
Panoramic Health is one of the nation's leading integrated nephrology platforms, dedicated to transforming kidney care through clinical excellence, innovation, and research. Through our growing research network, we provide patients with access to groundbreaking clinical trials while advancing the future of nephrology.
We are seeking an experienced Regional Clinical Research Team Lead to provide operational leadership and hands-on clinical research support across multiple research sites. This role is ideal for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator or Team Lead who enjoys mentoring others, optimizing research operations, and partnering with physicians to build high-performing research programs.
This position is based in Florida (preferred) and supports research locations in Tampa and Port Charlotte, Florida; Upland and Exton, Pennsylvania; and Rhode Island. Travel is a significant component of this role and may be extensive based on staffing needs, enrollment activity, and operational priorities.
What You'll Do
As the Regional Clinical Research Team Lead, you will oversee site-level research operations while serving as a mentor, trainer, and subject matter expert for Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Assistants. You will provide leadership across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality study execution, regulatory compliance, and achievement of enrollment goals.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance for up to five Clinical Research Coordinators and/or Research Assistants across multiple research sites.
- Serve as the primary preceptor for new research staff, coordinating onboarding and training in accordance with Panoramic Health Standard Operating Procedures.
- Coach and develop research staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor staff performance related to research quality, compliance, and study execution, providing retraining as needed.
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately while ensuring study timelines and quality standards are consistently met.
- Lead patient recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, study visits, and participant follow-up.
- Partner with physicians, clinic leadership, referring providers, and the Central Enrollment Team to maximize referrals and enrollment.
- Develop and implement workflows that improve recruitment, enrollment, and overall study execution.
- Perform protocol-required procedures, administer questionnaires and study medications as delegated, collect research specimens, and ensure protocol compliance.
- Complete source documentation, electronic case report forms, and regulatory documentation accurately and within required timelines while adhering to ALCOA principles.
- Monitor study progress, enrollment performance, and operational metrics, communicating updates to investigators and leadership.
- Ensure all clinical trials are conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, IRB requirements, sponsor protocols, and Panoramic Health Standard Operating Procedures.
- Review source documentation, regulatory binders, essential study documents, and case report forms for completeness and accuracy.
- Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety events in accordance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
- Support Quality Assurance initiatives by monitoring compliance across assigned sites and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Maintain research facilities, investigational product accountability, temperature monitoring, equipment calibration, and secure storage of confidential materials.
- Build collaborative relationships with physicians, practice leadership, clinic staff, and referring providers to support continued growth of the clinical research program.
- Travel to research sites throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and New York to provide operational leadership, training, and coverage based on business needs.
- Support sites experiencing staffing transitions, increased enrollment, or operational challenges to ensure continuity of research activities.
- Establish project priorities, manage competing timelines, and successfully execute multiple studies across several locations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and expand patient access to clinical trials.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the continued success of Panoramic Health's research network.
Required
- Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or similar role.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or supervising research staff.
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, IRB requirements, and clinical research best practices.
- Experience independently managing clinical trials from study start-up through closeout.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 75%, including overnight travel, across Florida, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and New York.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel by automobile and air.
- Experience in nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis, vascular access, or related therapeutic areas.
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
- Medical Assistant Certification.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or IATA Certification.
- ACRP (CCRC) or SOCRA (CCRP) certification.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At Panoramic Health, you'll have the opportunity to influence the success of multiple research programs while mentoring the next generation of clinical research professionals. Your leadership will directly impact patient access to innovative therapies and contribute to advancing kidney care through high-quality clinical research.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the chance to grow your career within one of the nation's leading nephrology research organizations.
The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment
For information about our Privacy Policy, please visit here
Clinical Lead Jobs by Experience Level
Top Cities Hiring Clinical Leads
Explore clinical lead openings in the cities hiring most right now.
See All 481+ Clinical Lead Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Clinical Lead JobsClinical Lead Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Ascension19
- Tucson Medical Center9T
- Advocate Aurora Health8
- OhioHealth7
- Positive Development7P
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services86
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals23
- Education8
- Insurance8
- Science & Research6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical lead jobs.
- Active clinical license appropriate to the practice setting, such as RN, LCSW, or LPT
- Minimum two to five years of direct clinical experience in the relevant specialty or care setting
- Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience over clinical staff
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or PointClickCare
- Experience with quality improvement initiatives, compliance audits, or accreditation processes
- Strong written communication skills for documentation, reporting, and interdisciplinary coordination
Tips for Your Clinical Lead Job Search
Quantify outcomes your team delivered
Clinical leads are hired to improve care delivery, so your resume needs outcome data. Replace vague responsibilities with specifics: reduced readmission rates, improved staff retention, or cut onboarding time for new clinicians. Hiring managers in clinical settings respond to measurable results over duties.
Match your credentials to the specialty
A clinical lead role in behavioral health expects different licensure than one in home health or acute care. Before applying, confirm your active license, any required certifications like BLS or specialty credentials, and that they align with the posting's required scope of practice for that setting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting not just title
The clinical lead title covers very different day-to-day realities across inpatient, outpatient, community health, and telehealth settings. Filter your search by setting type and read the reporting structure carefully. A lead who thrives in an outpatient clinic may struggle in an acute inpatient environment.
Prepare a clinical scenario for interviews
Most clinical lead interviews include a behavioral or situational component around staff conflict, patient safety events, or quality improvement decisions. Draft a concise story for each using a situation, your specific action, and the clinical or operational outcome. Vague answers about teamwork are the most common interview mistake.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Before accepting an offer, confirm exactly how many direct reports you'll carry, whether the role includes administrative hours or is purely clinical, and what authority you hold over scheduling and hiring. Misaligned expectations about scope cause more early exits from clinical lead roles than any other factor.
Clinical Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical leads?
The companies hiring the most clinical leads right now include Ascension, Tucson Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest in organizations expanding outpatient, home health, or behavioral health programs.
How many clinical lead jobs are remote?
About 40% of clinical lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of most clinical environments. Remote clinical lead roles are most common in telehealth, utilization review, care management, and quality improvement functions where direct patient contact is not required.
How do you become a clinical lead?
Start by building several years of direct clinical experience in your specialty, then seek out charge nurse, senior clinician, or team lead responsibilities that put you in front of scheduling, mentoring, or compliance work. Completing any relevant specialty certifications strengthens your candidacy. Most employers also expect you to demonstrate a quality improvement project you initiated or led before making the transition to a formal clinical lead title.
Can you get a clinical lead job with limited leadership experience?
Yes, if you can show informal leadership contributions alongside your clinical record. Employers filling clinical lead roles at smaller organizations, community health centers, or rapidly growing telehealth companies are often open to candidates who have mentored peers, served as a preceptor, led a protocol update, or coordinated care across a multidisciplinary team, even without a formal supervisory title on their resume.
What does the clinical lead interview process look like?
Most clinical lead interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR focused on licensure, schedule fit, and basic leadership background. The second round is usually with a clinical director or VP and includes scenario-based questions about staff conflict, patient safety events, and quality metrics. Some organizations add a panel interview with peers or a brief written exercise around a care improvement scenario.
Where can I find and apply to clinical lead jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
See All 481+ Clinical Lead Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Clinical Lead Jobs