Medical Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Medical Director jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in academic medicine, managed care, biotechnology, and hospital administration, with openings for physicians early in their leadership careers through seasoned executives overseeing large clinical programs. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, where institutions like Mass General Brigham, UMass Memorial Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts consistently recruit medical directors. The most sought-after subspecialties include utilization management, population health, and oncology leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles200+
Top employerTakeda Pharmaceuticals
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring48
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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EVS Director - Boston Medical Center - Boston, MA
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EVS Director - Boston Medical Center - Boston, MA
Crothall Healthcare
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$95k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Director of Operations - Medical Group
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Director of Operations - Medical Group
Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project Management
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Medical Director Hematology, US OBU Medical Affairs
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Medical Director Hematology, US OBU Medical Affairs
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$192k - $302k/yr
10,000+

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Global Development Senior Medical Director, Hematology Oncology
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Global Development Senior Medical Director, Hematology Oncology
AstraZeneca
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Legal Counsel
$288k.19 - $432k.81/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Associate Medical Director
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Associate Medical Director
Biogen
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Clinical Support
$183k - $252k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Medical Director Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Waltham
22 jobs
Woburn
5 jobs
Bedford
4 jobs
Needham
4 jobs
Lexington
4 jobs
Watertown
4 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs

Medical Director Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals14
  • AbbVie9
  • Alkermes9
  • AstraZeneca8
  • Boston Medical Center7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services22
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
  • Education1

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Massachusetts medical license issued by the Board of Registration in Medicine
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with board certification in a relevant specialty
  • Minimum five years of clinical practice experience prior to taking a leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience managing clinical quality, utilization review, or population health programs
  • Strong background in healthcare compliance, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements
  • Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary clinical teams and collaborate with hospital or health plan executives

Medical Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical director in Massachusetts?

Becoming a medical director in Massachusetts requires an active license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, which licenses MDs and DOs practicing in the state. Candidates typically hold a medical degree, complete residency training, achieve board certification in a clinical specialty, and accumulate several years of clinical experience before transitioning into a leadership or administrative role. Many Massachusetts employers also expect a graduate degree in health administration, business, or public health for senior medical director positions.

Which companies hire medical directors in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring medical directors in Massachusetts right now include Takeda Pharmaceuticals, AbbVie, and Alkermes, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of academic medical centers, regional health systems, and health insurance headquarters means medical director roles appear across a uniquely broad range of clinical and administrative settings.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most medical director jobs?

Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham have the most medical director openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share of postings because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and health plan headquarters, while Worcester and other metros generate consistent demand through large regional health systems and community hospital networks anchored by employers like UMass Memorial Health.

Are there remote medical director jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many medical director roles involve on-site clinical oversight, committee leadership, and direct provider engagement. About 76% of medical director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's mixed nature. Utilization management, insurance medical director positions, and population health roles are the most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a medical director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a physician leadership role, such as associate medical director, medical director of quality, or department chief, while still maintaining clinical duties. Large Massachusetts systems like Mass General Brigham and Boston Medical Center run physician leadership development programs that prepare clinicians for administrative roles. Earning a certificate or master's in healthcare management and volunteering for quality improvement committees or utilization review panels builds the administrative record Massachusetts employers look for in first-time directors.

Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Massachusetts employers. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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