Medical Director Jobs
Medical Director jobs are open across health systems, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and behavioral health organizations, at levels from associate medical director to chief medical officer, with common specializations in population health, utilization management, and clinical operations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Location Detail: 289 Windham Rd Willimantic (10534)
Leadership Opportunity - Hartford HealthCare Addiction Medicine
Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network (HHC BHN), the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health system in New England, has a new opportunity available for an experienced Psychiatrist, or Physician, with an Addiction Fellowship, to provide clinical leadership at The Ridge, a newly created residential addiction treatment facility, located in Windham, CT.
Some highlights of this opportunity include:
- A well-resourced 36 bed residential addiction treatment facility with 17 detox beds
- The opportunity to join on the ground breaking of a new treatment facility that has the full support of not just the Rushford network, but the entire integrated system of Hartford HealthCare
- A diverse dual diagnosis patient population and a future VIP treatment unit
- Responsibilities include direct clinical care and administration
- On-going educational opportunities including virtual daily grand rounds
- Close proximity UConn campus, which boasts a variety of dining experiences, arts and culture
- Quick and direct access to hiking and biking trails to submerse in the serene landscapes of the Connecticut’s East Region
- Close to RI, MA borders; easy to access MA turnpike
- We prioritize your development and wellbeing through the respected HHC Provider Leadership Development Institute and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness
- Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including low cost, high quality medical/dental, STD/LTD, matching 401(k), generous paid time off, CME, and more
- Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
About Rushford:
Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.
About the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network:
The Hartford HealthCare BHN is an expansive psychiatric treatment, research, and academic network that includes the world-renowned Institute of Living and the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center. An experienced GME organization, the BHN currently hosts two psychiatry residency programs and three psychiatry fellowship programs.
The BHN provides 750,000 outpatient visits and 110,000 inpatient days of care a year across 50 locations and 300 inpatient beds, the BHN is recognized for coordinated, high-quality care. With ten Clinical Day Schools providing 45,000 days of care and education and six residential locations providing 45,000 residential patient days, it is also recognized as a major partner in the communities across CT.
The BHN offers:
- A career trajectory through academic, research, and leadership opportunities
- A mentorship program and virtual daily grand rounds
- A well-structured and highly integrated healthcare system that allows easy collaboration amongst providers, allowing for more time with patients, and more positive outcomes
There are no limits to what you can achieve when you join the Behavioral Health Network at Hartford HealthCare. The extensive capabilities of the most integrated healthcare system in CT offers Physicians MORE OPPORTUNITY as you practice with nationally respected colleagues in a progressive, physician-led environment. Our broad network includes seven acute care hospitals including one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in the northeast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in New England with more than 1,000 providers.
This means MORE OPTIONS to propel your career to new heights and all within a deeply embedded culture of diversity, inclusion, innovation, and focus on the highest quality of care. We are teachers, researchers, innovators, leaders and, most of all, caregivers.
Our location:
Located near Boston and New York City, Connecticut offers you and your family access to a lifestyle that is second to none. Enjoy the finest schools in the nation, four beautiful seasons of recreational activities, and options to live at the shore, in leafy suburbs, or in vibrant urban areas.
Qualifications
For additional information and 1: 1 discussion:
Please contact Samuel McNeil, Physician Recruiter
samuel.mcneil@hhchealth.org
or call/text: 860-637-5571
Location Detail: 289 Windham Rd Willimantic (10534)
Leadership Opportunity - Hartford HealthCare Addiction Medicine
Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network (HHC BHN), the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health system in New England, has a new opportunity available for an experienced Psychiatrist, or Physician, with an Addiction Fellowship, to provide clinical leadership at The Ridge, a newly created residential addiction treatment facility, located in Windham, CT.
Some highlights of this opportunity include:
- A well-resourced 36 bed residential addiction treatment facility with 17 detox beds
- The opportunity to join on the ground breaking of a new treatment facility that has the full support of not just the Rushford network, but the entire integrated system of Hartford HealthCare
- A diverse dual diagnosis patient population and a future VIP treatment unit
- Responsibilities include direct clinical care and administration
- On-going educational opportunities including virtual daily grand rounds
- Close proximity UConn campus, which boasts a variety of dining experiences, arts and culture
- Quick and direct access to hiking and biking trails to submerse in the serene landscapes of the Connecticut’s East Region
- Close to RI, MA borders; easy to access MA turnpike
- We prioritize your development and wellbeing through the respected HHC Provider Leadership Development Institute and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness
- Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including low cost, high quality medical/dental, STD/LTD, matching 401(k), generous paid time off, CME, and more
- Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
About Rushford:
Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.
About the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network:
The Hartford HealthCare BHN is an expansive psychiatric treatment, research, and academic network that includes the world-renowned Institute of Living and the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center. An experienced GME organization, the BHN currently hosts two psychiatry residency programs and three psychiatry fellowship programs.
The BHN provides 750,000 outpatient visits and 110,000 inpatient days of care a year across 50 locations and 300 inpatient beds, the BHN is recognized for coordinated, high-quality care. With ten Clinical Day Schools providing 45,000 days of care and education and six residential locations providing 45,000 residential patient days, it is also recognized as a major partner in the communities across CT.
The BHN offers:
- A career trajectory through academic, research, and leadership opportunities
- A mentorship program and virtual daily grand rounds
- A well-structured and highly integrated healthcare system that allows easy collaboration amongst providers, allowing for more time with patients, and more positive outcomes
There are no limits to what you can achieve when you join the Behavioral Health Network at Hartford HealthCare. The extensive capabilities of the most integrated healthcare system in CT offers Physicians MORE OPPORTUNITY as you practice with nationally respected colleagues in a progressive, physician-led environment. Our broad network includes seven acute care hospitals including one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in the northeast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in New England with more than 1,000 providers.
This means MORE OPTIONS to propel your career to new heights and all within a deeply embedded culture of diversity, inclusion, innovation, and focus on the highest quality of care. We are teachers, researchers, innovators, leaders and, most of all, caregivers.
Our location:
Located near Boston and New York City, Connecticut offers you and your family access to a lifestyle that is second to none. Enjoy the finest schools in the nation, four beautiful seasons of recreational activities, and options to live at the shore, in leafy suburbs, or in vibrant urban areas.
Qualifications
For additional information and 1: 1 discussion:
Please contact Samuel McNeil, Physician Recruiter
samuel.mcneil@hhchealth.org
or call/text: 860-637-5571
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Find Medical Director JobsMedical Director Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AbbVie49
- Revolution Medicines45
- Medpace39
- Boston Medical Center29
- Medical University of South Carolina26
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services885
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals481
- Education237
- Science & Research112
- Consulting & Professional Services66
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs.
- MD or DO degree with current unrestricted state medical license
- Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty
- Five or more years of post-residency clinical experience
- Prior experience in physician leadership, management, or administration
- Familiarity with quality improvement frameworks such as HEDIS or NCQA standards
- Experience with utilization management, care management, or value-based care programs
Tips for Your Medical Director Job Search
Tailor your resume for each sector
A medical director resume for a payer role should lead with utilization management and quality metrics, while a health system role calls for clinical program leadership and credentialing experience. Matching your resume's emphasis to the specific sector cuts screening time.
Highlight your board certification clearly
Recruiters and hiring committees scan for board certification status early in the review process. List your specialty, certifying board, and active certification date near the top of your resume so it's never buried under other credentials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address administrative experience gaps directly
If you're moving from a purely clinical role, call out any committee leadership, P&L ownership, or quality improvement initiatives you've led. Medical director panels consistently ask about non-clinical management scope, so surfacing it proactively in your application prevents misreads.
Prepare a structured case for your interview
Medical director interviews often include a scenario round asking how you'd handle a physician performance issue or a sudden quality metric drop. Rehearse a concise framework: situation, decision criteria, action taken, outcome measured. Vague answers here stall candidates more than clinical gaps.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Medical director offers vary widely in reporting lines, FTE clinical obligations, and decision authority. Clarify what the role actually controls, such as formulary decisions, staffing budgets, or protocol authority, before evaluating the full offer package.
Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical directors?
The companies hiring the most medical directors right now include AbbVie, Revolution Medicines, and Medpace, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in payers, integrated health systems, and managed care organizations.
How many medical director jobs are remote?
About 22% of medical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting strong demand for asynchronous clinical review work. Roles in utilization management, insurance medical policy, and population health tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to a hospital or clinic campus remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a medical director?
Start by completing your MD or DO, residency, and board certification in your specialty. Build clinical credibility over several years, then take on formal leadership, whether a department chair role, a quality committee seat, or a medical staff officer position. Earning an MBA or an MMM helps, but demonstrated operational impact in a clinical setting typically carries more weight in hiring decisions.
Can you get a medical director role with limited administrative experience?
Yes, especially in smaller organizations or newly created roles, but you need to surface every leadership-adjacent activity you have. Quality improvement projects, protocol development, peer review participation, and committee work all count as administrative experience. Framing your application around outcomes you drove, rather than titles you held, makes a meaningful difference when your management history is thin.
What does the medical director interview process look like?
Most processes run in two to three rounds. An initial screening with HR or a physician recruiter is followed by a panel interview with the CMO, senior physicians, and often an operations or finance lead. Expect scenario-based questions on managing underperforming physicians, handling payer conflicts, or navigating a quality crisis. Some organizations add a written case or a presentation on a strategic challenge as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs?
You can find and apply to medical director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing.
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