Medical Director Jobs in Dallas, TX
Medical Director jobs in Dallas are in strong demand, concentrated in the Medical District, Uptown, and the Frisco-Plano corridor, with openings in health systems, managed care, and employer-sponsored wellness programs. Employers hiring right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Serenity Healthcare, and Optum. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Purpose:
Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs) are individuals who are noted for their expertise in a therapeutic area and as a result have special needs for in-depth and cutting-edge scientific information, because they treat patients, design and implement novel research, and educate colleagues and students. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) program is specifically designed to meet these needs through a field-based group of medical professionals with deep content knowledge about specific disease states, Lilly and competitive compounds and landscape in their respective therapeutic areas. MSLs recognize and communicate feedback and insights of strategic importance from their interactions with SEs and CEs, to better inform Lilly’s strategic direction for research, development, and commercialization. By facilitating scientific exchange between industry and the scientific and clinical communities, MSLs shape the future of healthcare by providing the required information that addresses important clinical and scientific questions. This MSL position will be responsible for interactions with SEs and CEs primarily based in TX, NM, OK and LA
Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.
Scientific & Clinical Knowledge
An MSL’s objective is to provide leading researchers and practitioners with the scientific and clinical knowledge that most meaningfully and precisely addresses their needs (e.g., addressing clinical care gaps for their patients, clarifying nuanced clinical or research questions). This role requires efficient and precise synthesis of the latest research on products, disease states and standard of care for specific indications and therapeutic areas (TAs). Such a skillset and the underlying depth of expertise is typically acquired through substantial research experience or clinical training and requires continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within a given TA. This continuous learning will enable the MSL's engagement in scientific exchange to respond to the diverse medical information needs based on customer requests. As a result, the MSL will establish themself as a reliable, trusted resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date, medical and scientific information.
Full Spectrum SE/CE Support
Through the application of emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of HCP needs, MSLs will act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly Medical and SEs/CEs to deliver a positive experience and utilize MSL capabilities to support HCPs in sharing evidence and addressing clinical care gaps for improved patient outcomes. Additionally, MSLs connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate and facilitate collaborative research opportunities. MSLs partner with clinical development in support of studies and investigators to accelerate the pipeline and evidence generation by delivering disease state and other scientific information aligned with site identification, selection, and recruitment.
Field Execution, Geo Management and Productivity
MSLs effectively analyze customer data, plan, and prioritize to engage assigned SEs/CEs most effectively through a combination of face-to-face and virtual engagement with an enterprise mindset. They will implement a strategic territory plan prioritizing core MSL activities, leverage analytical and supporting tools to execute it, and assume personal accountability for meeting performance expectations. There is also an expectation for compliant partnerships across all Lilly field roles sharing customers to create an appropriately coordinated experience. MSLs will effectively utilize territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization.
Strategic Vision and Leadership
MSLs effectively synthesize and communicate actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly Medical and cross functional teams. MSLs use good judgement in decision-making and escalate issues as appropriate. They cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions including working closely with other field-based colleagues. They embrace change, exercise strategic agility with evolving business needs and utilize innovative resources.
MSLs should work collaboratively with peers and other Lilly colleagues. Within their own team, MSLs are expected to contribute to team goals and be an effective teammate. The MSL will execute the role compliantly, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws, demonstrating good judgment.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:Scientific/Clinical Acumen:
- Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) with 2-3 years of clinically relevant experience
- OR
- Masters or bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5+ years clinical, research, or industry experience (medical or scientific role) in relevant therapeutic area.
- **"Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1."
- Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
- Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification, with a preference for experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-directed and able to work alone in the field effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
- Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
- Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine of specialization.
- Ability and excitement to leverage field-based tools, adapting as technology advances to increasingly support engagement planning, communication, and many aspects of the job.
- Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion.
- Demonstrated experience in effective strategic and critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
- Applicants should live within the geography of Dallas/Houston and near a transport hub (airport/train station).
- Field-based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and including weekend commitments.
- Experience with Rheumatology is strongly preferred.
- Experience in field-based working environment highly valued.
- Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education process highly preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of digital platform enablers to engage HCPs virtually (e.g., zoom) and excitement to leverage field-based tools highly valued.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$156,000 - $228,800
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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- UT Southwestern Medical Center52

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- Optum9

- Rippling9

- Eli Lilly9

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Medical Director Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a medical director job in Dallas?
The strongest path into a medical director role in Dallas runs through the city's large health systems, managed care organizations, and corporate health divisions concentrated in the Medical District and the Frisco-Plano suburbs. Candidates with utilization management, quality improvement, or population health experience stand out locally. Network through the Dallas County Medical Society and target employers with established physician leadership pipelines to improve your chances.
Which companies hire medical directors in Dallas?
Employers hiring medical directors in Dallas right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Serenity Healthcare, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Dallas draws a mix of academic medical centers, regional health plans, and corporate wellness and insurance companies, all of which hire physician leaders at the director level.
Are there remote medical director jobs in Dallas?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the role type. Utilization review, case management oversight, and medical policy positions are the most remote-friendly, while clinical operations and on-site quality roles require a local presence. About 35% of medical director openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with managed care and insurance employers offering the most flexibility.
How can I get a medical director job in Dallas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Dallas is a medical management or associate medical director role within a regional health plan or large employer wellness program, which often treat these positions as stepping stones to full director responsibilities. Pursuing a certification in medical management strengthens your candidacy. Dallas-area federally qualified health centers and community health organizations also hire physician leaders early in their administrative careers.
Which industries hire the most medical directors in Dallas?
Most medical director openings in Dallas sit in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Dallas's concentration of regional insurance carriers, nationally recognized health systems, and a growing corporate headquarters presence drives consistent demand for physician leadership across those sectors.
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