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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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerPenn Medicine
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring10
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Senior Medical Director, Global Clinical Program Lead - Immunoglobulins
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Senior Medical Director, Global Clinical Program Lead - Immunoglobulins
CSL
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$317k - $409k/yr
Hybrid

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Director, Clinical Operations Asset Lead (COAL), Late Phase Lung Oncology
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Director, Clinical Operations Asset Lead (COAL), Late Phase Lung Oncology
GSK
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
$190k - $316k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Clinical Biomarker Lead- Oncology Translational Medicine
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Clinical Biomarker Lead- Oncology Translational Medicine
GSK
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$151k - $252k/yr
Hybrid
Master of Science
10,000+

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Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development Lead - Oncology GU
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Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development Lead - Oncology GU
GSK
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$284k - $474k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Clinical Lead- Street Medicine
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Clinical Lead- Street Medicine
Project HOME
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$114k - $118k/yr
201-500

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Clinical Lead Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
8 jobs
Collegeville
3 jobs
Willow Grove
2 jobs
Exton
1 job
Media
1 job
Kingston
1 job
Eagleville
1 job
Pittsburgh
1 job
East Petersburg
1 job

Clinical Lead Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Penn Medicine5 open roles
GSK3 open roles
Malvern Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance

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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