Entry Level Medical Director Jobs

New grad medical director jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical leadership during training can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, with employers like AbbVie, AccentCare, and Sound Physicians hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles145+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type79% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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EVERSANA
Associate Director, Medical (PhD, MD and Pharma Ad Agency Experience Required)
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EVERSANA
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Associate Director, Medical (PhD, MD and Pharma Ad Agency Experience Required)
EVERSANA
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$110k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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AbbVie
Medical Director, Hematology Clinical Development
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AbbVie
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Medical Director, Hematology Clinical Development
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$193k - $327k/yr
10,000+

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Genesis Medical Health, PC
Medical Director / Attending Physician – Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Genesis Medical Health, PC
New 1m ago
Medical Director / Attending Physician – Skilled Nursing Facilities
Genesis Medical Health, PC
Cortland, New York
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$250k - $325k/yr
On-Site

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IQVIA
Medical Director, Neurologist ( Part-Time)
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IQVIA
New 1m ago
Medical Director, Neurologist ( Part-Time)
IQVIA
Durham, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$155k - $432k/yr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Carbon Health
Primary Care Physician Medical Director (MD/DO)
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Carbon Health
New 1m ago
Primary Care Physician Medical Director (MD/DO)
Carbon Health
Boston, Massachusetts
Brand Marketing
Event Planning
Marketing
$263k - $342k/yr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Medical Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • AbbVie
    AbbVie8
  • AccentCare
    AccentCare8
  • Sound Physicians
    Sound Physicians8
  • Medpace
    Medpace4
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services88
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals23
  • Education13
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Science & Research8

Entry Level Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level medical director job?

Focus on clinical leadership experience you gained during residency, fellowship, or internships, since employers hiring at this level weigh hands-on training heavily. Highlight any quality improvement projects, committee work, or administrative responsibilities you held. Applying to roles at community health centers, smaller physician groups, and startups tends to yield more entry level openings than large academic medical centers.

Which companies hire entry level medical directors?

Companies hiring entry level medical directors right now include AbbVie, AccentCare, and Sound Physicians, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These range from health systems and managed care organizations to digital health startups and urgent care groups that build leadership pipelines by recruiting early-career physicians.

Are there remote entry level medical director jobs?

Yes, though most entry level medical director roles are on-site or hybrid given the clinical oversight they involve. About 21% of entry level medical director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in utilization management, care management, and telehealth companies where physician oversight does not require a physical presence.

Are these new grad medical director jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior medical director roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-training experience, accepts fellowship or residency leadership in place of formal management history, and values a portfolio of clinical or quality improvement work over a long tenure.

Which industries hire the most entry level medical directors?

Entry Level medical director roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they are scaling clinical operations quickly and need early-career physicians who can step into structured leadership roles without requiring years of prior administrative experience.