Mid Level Medical Director Jobs
Mid level medical director jobs place physicians and clinicians in roles where they own clinical programs, guide care teams, and shape operational decisions without senior-level oversight. 34% of openings are remote or hybrid, with demand concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance and employers like Optum, Cohere Health, and Ethos Veterinary Health hiring at this level now.
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Location Designation: Fully Remote
Role Overview
We are seeking a physician to join our dynamic and collaborative team of Medical Directors. The successful candidate will possess broad and deep clinical expertise and the ability to apply medical knowledge to accurately assess mortality and morbidity risks associated with complex medical impairments. This individual will demonstrate professionalism, intellectual curiosity, motivation, strong customer service orientation, and excellent communication skills.
As a Medical Director, you will partner closely with underwriting professionals to evaluate insurance risk, provide medical consultation, and contribute to the development of underwriting guidelines. Over time, you will have opportunities to support strategic initiatives that leverage medical expertise to enhance business outcomes, including regulatory and compliance efforts, workflow optimization, and the application of data and analytics.
For physicians new to the life insurance industry, this is a hybrid position based in our New York City headquarters. Candidates with prior life insurance Medical Director experience may be eligible to work remotely with periodic visits to the Home Office.
What You’ll Do
- Review and evaluate medical records, laboratory results, ECGs, and other clinical information to assess mortality and morbidity risk for life insurance applicants.
- Partner with Underwriters to determine appropriate risk classifications by applying medical expertise, company guidelines, and market considerations.
- Provide consultative medical support to the Underwriting team and educate colleagues on the impact of medical impairments and emerging clinical developments.
- Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of medical underwriting guidelines and risk assessment practices.
- Participate in business-focused initiatives that may include regulatory and compliance activities, workflow optimization, automation and AI-enabled solutions, and the use of data analytics to improve risk prediction and decision-making.
What You’ll Bring
Required Skills
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) and active licensure to practice medicine in a U.S. state.
- Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience with strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret ECGs, laboratory findings, and complex medical information accurately and efficiently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain medical concepts to non-clinical audiences.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, and a commitment to transitioning into a non-clinical role.
Preferred Skills
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; candidates from other specialties with broad clinical expertise are also encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience as a Medical Director within the life insurance industry.
- Board certification or eligibility in Insurance Medicine.
- Experience supporting process improvement, analytics, automation, AI-enabled initiatives, or other business transformation efforts.
- Occasional travel is required. Physicians who are new to the life insurance industry will be expected to work toward board certification in Insurance Medicine.
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Job Level: LEVELPF6
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $220,000 - $265,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 94244
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Job Description
Requisition ID
Department
Job Function
Location
Role Location Designation
Location Designation: Fully Remote
Role Overview
We are seeking a physician to join our dynamic and collaborative team of Medical Directors. The successful candidate will possess broad and deep clinical expertise and the ability to apply medical knowledge to accurately assess mortality and morbidity risks associated with complex medical impairments. This individual will demonstrate professionalism, intellectual curiosity, motivation, strong customer service orientation, and excellent communication skills.
As a Medical Director, you will partner closely with underwriting professionals to evaluate insurance risk, provide medical consultation, and contribute to the development of underwriting guidelines. Over time, you will have opportunities to support strategic initiatives that leverage medical expertise to enhance business outcomes, including regulatory and compliance efforts, workflow optimization, and the application of data and analytics.
For physicians new to the life insurance industry, this is a hybrid position based in our New York City headquarters. Candidates with prior life insurance Medical Director experience may be eligible to work remotely with periodic visits to the Home Office.
What You’ll Do
- Review and evaluate medical records, laboratory results, ECGs, and other clinical information to assess mortality and morbidity risk for life insurance applicants.
- Partner with Underwriters to determine appropriate risk classifications by applying medical expertise, company guidelines, and market considerations.
- Provide consultative medical support to the Underwriting team and educate colleagues on the impact of medical impairments and emerging clinical developments.
- Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of medical underwriting guidelines and risk assessment practices.
- Participate in business-focused initiatives that may include regulatory and compliance activities, workflow optimization, automation and AI-enabled solutions, and the use of data analytics to improve risk prediction and decision-making.
What You’ll Bring
Required Skills
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) and active licensure to practice medicine in a U.S. state.
- Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience with strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret ECGs, laboratory findings, and complex medical information accurately and efficiently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain medical concepts to non-clinical audiences.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, and a commitment to transitioning into a non-clinical role.
Preferred Skills
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; candidates from other specialties with broad clinical expertise are also encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience as a Medical Director within the life insurance industry.
- Board certification or eligibility in Insurance Medicine.
- Experience supporting process improvement, analytics, automation, AI-enabled initiatives, or other business transformation efforts.
- Occasional travel is required. Physicians who are new to the life insurance industry will be expected to work toward board certification in Insurance Medicine.
#LI - EM1
#LI - REMOTE
Job Level: LEVELPF6
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $220,000 - $265,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 94244
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Who's Hiring
- Optum13
- Cohere Health10
- Ethos Veterinary Health10
- PetVet Care Centers9
- Humana8
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals53
- Insurance27
- Education24
- Consulting & Professional Services17
Mid Level Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level medical director job?
Position your clinical and administrative experience around concrete outcomes: programs you led, quality metrics you improved, or teams you guided. Highlight your ability to make independent decisions across patient care, compliance, or operations. Applications that show you have moved beyond executing tasks and into owning results stand out most strongly at this level.
Which companies hire mid level medical directors?
Companies hiring mid level medical directors right now include Optum, Cohere Health, and Ethos Veterinary Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and specialty practice groups tend to concentrate hiring at this level, where the need for experienced clinical leadership without full executive overhead is highest.
Are there remote mid level medical director jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by specialty and employer type. About 34% of mid level medical director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with utilization management, population health, and insurance-side roles most likely to offer location flexibility. Roles requiring direct patient oversight or facility leadership are more commonly on-site.
How do I move up to a mid level medical director role?
The path from early clinical work to a mid level medical director role typically involves taking ownership of a defined program or initiative, demonstrating measurable impact on quality or efficiency, and building experience leading or mentoring peers. Physicians and clinicians who seek out committee work, quality improvement projects, or administrative responsibilities alongside patient care build the profile these roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level medical directors?
Mid Level medical director roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require experienced clinical oversight to manage care quality, regulatory compliance, and population health outcomes at scale without always needing a full C-suite medical officer.