Medical Director Jobs in Delaware
Medical Director jobs in Delaware are concentrated in Wilmington, Newark, and Dover, where health systems, insurers, and specialty practices maintain their largest footprints. ChristianaCare, Nemours Children's Health, and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware are among the most established employers consistently hiring at this level, across clinical operations, managed care, and population health. Demand is strongest in primary care oversight, behavioral health leadership, and utilization management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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College / VP Area: College of Health Sciences
Work type: Part-Time Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Medical Molecular Sciences
University of Delaware
Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program
Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences
The University of Delaware College of Health Sciences (CHS) invites applications for a 12-month, part-time (0.3 FTE, approximately 12 hours per week) position as Medical Director of the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program in the Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences (MMSC). This is a unique opportunity for an experienced clinician to join the founding program team and help build a new PA program from the ground up within a top-ranked, research-intensive institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and student success. Reporting to the Program Director, the Medical Director serves as a clinical and professional resource to the program’s faculty, staff, and students, and helps ensure that the curriculum, competencies, and educational experiences reflect current standards of clinical practice and the contemporary role of the physician assistant. This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of PAs, mentor future clinicians, collaborate across the College of Health Sciences, and help prepare PAs to meet healthcare access needs in the Newark and Southern Delaware communities, all while remaining connected to clinical practice. Rank will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Licensure
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or a graduate degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
- Licensure: Currently or previously licensed as a physician assistant, allopathic physician, or osteopathic physician. Current or eligibility for unencumbered licensure in the State of Delaware preferred.
- Certification: Currently or previously board certified in their profession (NCCPA for physician assistants) or medical specialty, as applicable. Current certification preferred.
Experience
- Clinical Experience: Clinical experience and professional expertise appropriate to the educational needs of the MPAS Program.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary clinical practice and the role of physician assistants within healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, clinicians, students, and external clinical partners.
- Experience practicing collaboratively with physician assistants and/or interprofessional healthcare teams preferred.
- Experience in PA, medical, graduate health professions, or clinical education, including curriculum development, competency-based education, and student assessment, preferred.
- Familiarity with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes preferred.
- Experience serving diverse patient populations, including rural and underserved communities, preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide clinical guidance for the development and routine review of the curriculum and program competencies, ensuring didactic and clinical education reflect current practice standards and the role of the physician assistant.
- Serve as a clinical and professional resource and advisor to the Program Director, faculty, staff, and students.
- Support clinical education, including the development and evaluation of supervised clinical practice experiences and related policies.
- Participate in program assessment, continuous quality improvement, and ARC-PA accreditation activities, including site visits.
- Represent and promote the program, building strong relationships within the University, the healthcare community, and with clinical partners.
GENERAL INFORMATION: MMSC is an agile, student-centered department recognized for innovation in education, research, outreach, and practice. Celebrating 75 years, MMSC offers programs in medical laboratory science, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology with a dynamic, federally funded research enterprise ($3.1M+ portfolio). The department enrolls >700 students across four undergraduate majors, including Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS-accredited), Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ASBMB-accredited), and two Medical Diagnostics majors (one uniquely preparing students for Physician Assistant programs). Graduate education has grown with three professionally focused master’s degrees alongside our established Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences. We actively collaborate with academic, clinical, community, and industry partners (60+) to enrich experiential learning and broaden access to STEM. Approximately 50% of MMSC faculty lead sponsored research reflecting our commitment to advancing science and educational innovation. Research space includes the Willard hall, Delaware Biotechnology Institute and the Ammon-Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center on the University's STAR Campus.
The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 135 faculty, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines. The College is housed in multiple buildings on the traditional main campus but also is an anchor tenant of the University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. STAR has become an exciting center that combines business, research, education and simulation space, all focused on leading strategic priorities in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and other cross-cutting fields of study. In addition to the Department of MMSC, CHS has six additional academic units, including Communication Sciences and Disorders (#33 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools), Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report), and the School of Nursing with a BSN program ranked #40 and MSN ranked #35 by U.S. News Best Colleges. With annual research expenditures of approximately $20 million, the college currently houses a number of large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD. The college boasts strong research teams in the areas of neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, chronic disease conditions, molecular biosciences, epidemiology, and public health. The college also houses and supports the Partnership for Health Communities that serves as a community-engagement hub for the University of Delaware. This environment fosters innovative research aimed at addressing pressing health challenges and improving clinical and population health.
One of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, the University of Delaware has a rich history of contributing scientific insights and new ideas, fostering enlightenment, transforming lives and changing the world. Today under the leadership of President Laura Carlson, the University is committed to building on this legacy to meet the complex challenges facing the globe. The University’s foremost priority remains to ensure the success of every student, and this commitment dates back to our roots as a small private academy founded in 1743. From that early school, which educated three signers of the Declaration of Independence, UD has grown into a research-intensive, technologically advanced institution that is at the forefront of innovation in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the community.
Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 18,600 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position start date is as soon as possible, but negotiable. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For inquiries, please contact Search Co-Chairs: Nicole Pekarek, PhD, MAT, MLS(ASCP)SBBCM, pekarekn@udel.edu and Andrew Hollinger, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM, ahollin@udel.edu
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Applications close: Open until filled
College / VP Area: College of Health Sciences
Work type: Part-Time Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Medical Molecular Sciences
University of Delaware
Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program
Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences
The University of Delaware College of Health Sciences (CHS) invites applications for a 12-month, part-time (0.3 FTE, approximately 12 hours per week) position as Medical Director of the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program in the Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences (MMSC). This is a unique opportunity for an experienced clinician to join the founding program team and help build a new PA program from the ground up within a top-ranked, research-intensive institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and student success. Reporting to the Program Director, the Medical Director serves as a clinical and professional resource to the program’s faculty, staff, and students, and helps ensure that the curriculum, competencies, and educational experiences reflect current standards of clinical practice and the contemporary role of the physician assistant. This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of PAs, mentor future clinicians, collaborate across the College of Health Sciences, and help prepare PAs to meet healthcare access needs in the Newark and Southern Delaware communities, all while remaining connected to clinical practice. Rank will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Licensure
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or a graduate degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
- Licensure: Currently or previously licensed as a physician assistant, allopathic physician, or osteopathic physician. Current or eligibility for unencumbered licensure in the State of Delaware preferred.
- Certification: Currently or previously board certified in their profession (NCCPA for physician assistants) or medical specialty, as applicable. Current certification preferred.
Experience
- Clinical Experience: Clinical experience and professional expertise appropriate to the educational needs of the MPAS Program.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary clinical practice and the role of physician assistants within healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, clinicians, students, and external clinical partners.
- Experience practicing collaboratively with physician assistants and/or interprofessional healthcare teams preferred.
- Experience in PA, medical, graduate health professions, or clinical education, including curriculum development, competency-based education, and student assessment, preferred.
- Familiarity with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes preferred.
- Experience serving diverse patient populations, including rural and underserved communities, preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide clinical guidance for the development and routine review of the curriculum and program competencies, ensuring didactic and clinical education reflect current practice standards and the role of the physician assistant.
- Serve as a clinical and professional resource and advisor to the Program Director, faculty, staff, and students.
- Support clinical education, including the development and evaluation of supervised clinical practice experiences and related policies.
- Participate in program assessment, continuous quality improvement, and ARC-PA accreditation activities, including site visits.
- Represent and promote the program, building strong relationships within the University, the healthcare community, and with clinical partners.
GENERAL INFORMATION: MMSC is an agile, student-centered department recognized for innovation in education, research, outreach, and practice. Celebrating 75 years, MMSC offers programs in medical laboratory science, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology with a dynamic, federally funded research enterprise ($3.1M+ portfolio). The department enrolls >700 students across four undergraduate majors, including Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS-accredited), Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ASBMB-accredited), and two Medical Diagnostics majors (one uniquely preparing students for Physician Assistant programs). Graduate education has grown with three professionally focused master’s degrees alongside our established Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences. We actively collaborate with academic, clinical, community, and industry partners (60+) to enrich experiential learning and broaden access to STEM. Approximately 50% of MMSC faculty lead sponsored research reflecting our commitment to advancing science and educational innovation. Research space includes the Willard hall, Delaware Biotechnology Institute and the Ammon-Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center on the University's STAR Campus.
The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 135 faculty, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines. The College is housed in multiple buildings on the traditional main campus but also is an anchor tenant of the University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. STAR has become an exciting center that combines business, research, education and simulation space, all focused on leading strategic priorities in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and other cross-cutting fields of study. In addition to the Department of MMSC, CHS has six additional academic units, including Communication Sciences and Disorders (#33 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools), Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report), and the School of Nursing with a BSN program ranked #40 and MSN ranked #35 by U.S. News Best Colleges. With annual research expenditures of approximately $20 million, the college currently houses a number of large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD. The college boasts strong research teams in the areas of neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, chronic disease conditions, molecular biosciences, epidemiology, and public health. The college also houses and supports the Partnership for Health Communities that serves as a community-engagement hub for the University of Delaware. This environment fosters innovative research aimed at addressing pressing health challenges and improving clinical and population health.
One of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, the University of Delaware has a rich history of contributing scientific insights and new ideas, fostering enlightenment, transforming lives and changing the world. Today under the leadership of President Laura Carlson, the University is committed to building on this legacy to meet the complex challenges facing the globe. The University’s foremost priority remains to ensure the success of every student, and this commitment dates back to our roots as a small private academy founded in 1743. From that early school, which educated three signers of the Declaration of Independence, UD has grown into a research-intensive, technologically advanced institution that is at the forefront of innovation in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the community.
Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 18,600 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position start date is as soon as possible, but negotiable. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For inquiries, please contact Search Co-Chairs: Nicole Pekarek, PhD, MAT, MLS(ASCP)SBBCM, pekarekn@udel.edu and Andrew Hollinger, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM, ahollin@udel.edu
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Applications close: Open until filled
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What Delaware Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Delaware.
- Active Delaware medical license issued by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school plus completed residency training
- Board certification in a relevant specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA
- Minimum five years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership or administrative responsibility
- Experience with quality improvement, utilization review, or population health program management
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards
Medical Director Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical director in Delaware?
You must hold an active license from the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, which requires an MD or DO degree, completion of a residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX. Most Delaware employers also require board certification in a relevant specialty. From there, candidates typically move into medical director roles after building clinical experience and stepping into quality, utilization, or physician leadership responsibilities at a Delaware health system or insurer.
Which companies hire medical directors in Delaware?
Employers hiring medical directors in Delaware right now include Incyte Corporation, University of Delaware, and Nemours, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Delaware's concentration of large integrated health systems and regional managed care plans means openings appear regularly across both clinical and administrative tracks.
Which Delaware cities have the most medical director jobs?
Wilmington, Newark, and Dover account for the largest share of medical director openings in Delaware. Wilmington drives most activity as the state's dominant healthcare and corporate hub, home to major health systems and insurance headquarters, while Newark and Dover generate consistent demand through university-affiliated practices, community hospitals, and state government health programs.
Are there remote medical director jobs in Delaware?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 0% of medical director openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that many roles require regular on-site presence for clinical oversight and staff engagement. The sub-specialties most amenable to remote or hybrid arrangements are utilization management, managed care medical direction, and telehealth program leadership.
How can I get hired as a medical director in Delaware with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a physician leadership role within a large Delaware health system such as ChristianaCare or Nemours, which run internal development programs and regularly promote clinicians from associate medical director or quality improvement positions. Building experience as a department chief, medical staff committee chair, or physician advisor creates a practical bridge. Completing an MBA in healthcare management or obtaining a Certified Physician Executive credential through the American Association for Physician Leadership strengthens a candidacy meaningfully.
Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Delaware?
You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Delaware on Migrate Mate, which lists current Delaware openings across health systems, managed care organizations, and specialty practices. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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