Clinical Lead Jobs in Pennsylvania
Clinical lead jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with consistent openings across health systems, behavioral health networks, and academic medical centers, from coordinator-level positions through senior clinical leadership roles. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by major employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Geisinger. The most sought-after specialties in the state include behavioral health, oncology care coordination, and population health management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Entity: CSL Behring
Job Category: Physicians
Job Family: Research & Medical Affairs
Job Type: Full Time
Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Employer Reference: R-293920
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Senior Medical Director, Global Clinical Program Leader (GCPL) is a critical role within Clinical Development. The Senior GCPL is
accountable for the design and execution of the clinical strategy to support the development of a medicine, aligned with the Project Strategy Document (PSD) and the Target Product Profile (TPP). The GCPL is accountable for the strategic leadership of the Clinical Development Team (CDT) in a matrixed environment. Reports to the Global Clinical Lead (GCL).
Work Environment:
*** This is a hybrid position based onsite at any of the posted locations with a minimum of 3 days onsite weekly. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not provided.
Key Resonsibilities:
Clinical Development Team (CDT) Leadership:
- Provides leadership and guidance to all members of the cross-functional CDT acting as the lead scientific expert for the clinical program, while ensuring appropriate functional representation in team discussions
- accountable for the timely development and maintenance of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) in alignment with the Program Strategy Team (PST) and Therapeutic Area Leadership Team (TALT)
- Leads the integration of internal and external expert contributions to strategy and design of the assigned clinical program(s)
- Maintaining alignment across critical stakeholders prior to key decision making forums (e.g. Strategic Development Committee (SDC) or Scientific and Technical Review Committee (STRC) for study outline approval)
- Ensures that the program is conducted in alignment with CSL Behring processes and abiding by GCP and ICH regulations
- Responsible for driving and documenting decision making within the CDT, facilitating issue resolution and escalation, as well as contingency planning
Clinical & Scientific Oversight:
- Accountable for the clinical content for all CDT deliverables to ensure safe, efficient, timely and quality execution of assigned clinical programs
- Ensures high quality clinical and scientific standards are met throughout all aspects of the program
- Serves as the clinical development representative on the required cross-functional teams, including but not limited to the Study Execution Team (SET), Safety Management Team (SMT), the Benefit-Risk Assessment Team (BRAT), the Biomarker Expert Team (BET), and the Evidence and Access Strategy Team (EAST) for assigned programs
- Develops and executes the Medical Monitoring Plan (MMP) strategy
- Typically serves as the medical monitor for clinical trials during study conduct or provides oversight to assigned medical monitors
- Presents results to Safety Monitoring Committee and other internal and external meetings
- May participate or lead Due Diligence projects in support of CSLâs external innovation efforts
Document Authorship:
- Reviews the data generated during the planning and execution of a study to gather a clinical understanding of the safety and efficacy results and the impact of the data on ongoing R&D strategies and provides support in defining the development strategy
- âLead Authorâ or âContributingâ Author for key study documents, including but not limited to: the TPP, PSD, CDP, Study Concept Scenarios, Study Outlines, the Investigator Brochure (IB), Clinical Study Protocols (CSP), Master Informed Consent Forms (ICF), Medical Monitoring Plans (MMP), Safety Review Committee (SRC)/Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) Charters, and Clinical Study Reports (CSR)
- Leads preparations of clinical sections of relevant regulatory interaction packages including but not limited to briefing books, INDs, NDAs. BLAs, ODDs, RFIs, and routine reporting
- Contributing author the publication strategy. Author or contributing author for abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD, PhD or PharmD in life science/healthcare discipline expected. MD - Board Certified (or non-USA equivalent) in relevant field is preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry is expected including experience with study data review/evaluation
- Clinical development industry experience with a working knowledge of pharmaceutical and regulatory development processes is essential
Demonstrated program leadership capabilities in a matrixed environment - Demonstrated stakeholder management skills including risk mitigation
- Proficient in project management terminology and processes to drive clinical development program risk mitigation strategies
- Excellent analytical thinking and scientific/medical writing skills
- Proficient in clinical data analysis and interpretation
- Proven effective problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and make informed decisions
- Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills Proven ablility to build bridges and proactively improve cross-functional collaboration
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The minimum and maximum base salary range that CSL expects to pay for this position at the Waltham, MA USA work location at the time of this posting is $317,000 - $409,000/yr. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.
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About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical lead jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania clinical license or registration recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing or relevant licensing body
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a directly related clinical field
- Minimum of three to five years of direct patient care or clinical program experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff in an inpatient or outpatient setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and Joint Commission or CMS standards
Clinical Lead Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical lead in Pennsylvania?
Most clinical lead roles in Pennsylvania require an active license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing or the relevant state board for your discipline, along with a bachelor's degree in a clinical field. Candidates typically build several years of direct patient care experience before moving into a lead role. Certifications such as a Nurse Executive credential or a specialty board certification strengthen candidacy and are increasingly expected at larger Pennsylvania health systems.
Which companies hire clinical leads in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring clinical leads in Pennsylvania right now include Penn Medicine, GSK, and Malvern Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's density of large integrated health systems and academic medical centers means clinical lead openings are distributed across the state rather than concentrated only in its largest cities.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most clinical lead jobs?
The Pennsylvania cities with the most clinical lead openings are Philadelphia, Collegeville, and Willow Grove. Philadelphia dominates due to its concentration of academic medical centers and large health system campuses, while Pittsburgh's activity is driven by UPMC's extensive regional network, and Harrisburg draws openings from state government health programs and central Pennsylvania community hospitals.
Are there remote clinical lead jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they are uncommon. Clinical lead roles are primarily on-site because they involve direct supervision of care teams and hands-on program oversight. About 67% of clinical lead openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the positions most likely to allow remote work are those focused on care management, utilization review, or telehealth program coordination rather than floor-based clinical leadership.
How can I get hired as a clinical lead in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a charge nurse, clinical coordinator, or care management associate role at a large Pennsylvania health system and building supervisory experience from within. UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Geisinger each run structured new-graduate and leadership development programs that place candidates on a track toward clinical lead responsibilities. Completing your Pennsylvania state license and earning a specialty certification, even early in your career, makes applications to these programs considerably more competitive.
Where can I find and apply to clinical lead jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to clinical lead jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings below to see roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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