Remote Medical Director Jobs
Remote Medical Director jobs are open across the U.S. in health technology, managed care, telehealth, insurance, and digital health, with positions at remote-first firms, distributed clinical teams, and multi-site healthcare organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include CVS Health, Optum, and Humana. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Purpose & Summary
At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels, and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when, and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient, and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Aetna, a CVS Health company, is leading the industry in service of our members, providers, and plan sponsors across Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial. Medical Affairs is a clinically focused center of excellence working in close collaboration with all Aetna business units and cross-enterprise partners, to ensure high value care and best-in-class operating and clinical models. We collaborate with members, providers, and community organizations in pursuit of quality solutions that address the full continuum of member health care and social determinant needs.
We are in search of an Executive Medical Director who will serve as an enterprise clinical leader in shaping and executing our strategy to driving performance on cost of care, quality, and member experience with our network of value-based providers including advanced primary care clinics, complex care providers, and specialty value-based providers. They will adapt the med affairs network strategy to the needs and capabilities of this segment of providers, and be accountable for outcome performance in this segment in close collaboration with the Network value-based team. They will be a clinical leader in determining what partnerships to start, continue, or stop, in evaluating provider performance, and in partnering with those providers from a clinical perspective to support their success on behalf of our members. As part of this work, they will lead a team of senior clinical specialists who will work closely with them to drive performance and partnerships with portions of their portfolio.
We are seeking a bold, systems-level thinker and clinical leader with deep expertise in strategic planning, value-based care delivery operations, and/or top-tier management consulting or equivalent. Join us in this exciting opportunity as we seek to be the best health plan partner in the country for value-based healthcare providers.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as primary clinical leader for our relationships with advanced primary care, value-based specialty care, and complex care providers, working closely with and leading assigned senior clinical specialists
Partner with Network value-based contracting team and analytics and actuarial teams to evaluate performance on total cost of care, quality, and experience for these providers
Be a proactive strategic leader in shaping our strategy for engagement with these types of providers, including where to expand or contract our relationships
Take accountability for performance of these groups on cost, quality, and experience, including measures of importance to lines of business, including MA Stars
Be a part of the leadership team of the medical affairs network team, collaboratively working toward improving provider performance across all lines of business
Ensure timely execution of all deliverables in accordance with due dates and Federal/state regulatory requirements.
Required Experience & Qualifications
MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Active and current medical license (MD or DO) without encumbrances
Board Certification including Maintenance of Certification in specialty of American Board of Medical Specialties
5-10 years work experience in the areas of managed care, value-based care, and quality
5 years work experience in value-based care delivery
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization / environment
Ability to engage at all levels, including physicians, vendors, community partners, administrative leaders, clinical leaders, and staff
Ability to be agile, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change with enthusiasm
Ability to work virtually with occasional travel for in person meetings
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
MBA or MPH
Medical informatics and/or data science experience
Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$227,630.00 - $490,280.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/11/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Purpose & Summary
At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels, and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when, and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient, and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Aetna, a CVS Health company, is leading the industry in service of our members, providers, and plan sponsors across Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial. Medical Affairs is a clinically focused center of excellence working in close collaboration with all Aetna business units and cross-enterprise partners, to ensure high value care and best-in-class operating and clinical models. We collaborate with members, providers, and community organizations in pursuit of quality solutions that address the full continuum of member health care and social determinant needs.
We are in search of an Executive Medical Director who will serve as an enterprise clinical leader in shaping and executing our strategy to driving performance on cost of care, quality, and member experience with our network of value-based providers including advanced primary care clinics, complex care providers, and specialty value-based providers. They will adapt the med affairs network strategy to the needs and capabilities of this segment of providers, and be accountable for outcome performance in this segment in close collaboration with the Network value-based team. They will be a clinical leader in determining what partnerships to start, continue, or stop, in evaluating provider performance, and in partnering with those providers from a clinical perspective to support their success on behalf of our members. As part of this work, they will lead a team of senior clinical specialists who will work closely with them to drive performance and partnerships with portions of their portfolio.
We are seeking a bold, systems-level thinker and clinical leader with deep expertise in strategic planning, value-based care delivery operations, and/or top-tier management consulting or equivalent. Join us in this exciting opportunity as we seek to be the best health plan partner in the country for value-based healthcare providers.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as primary clinical leader for our relationships with advanced primary care, value-based specialty care, and complex care providers, working closely with and leading assigned senior clinical specialists
Partner with Network value-based contracting team and analytics and actuarial teams to evaluate performance on total cost of care, quality, and experience for these providers
Be a proactive strategic leader in shaping our strategy for engagement with these types of providers, including where to expand or contract our relationships
Take accountability for performance of these groups on cost, quality, and experience, including measures of importance to lines of business, including MA Stars
Be a part of the leadership team of the medical affairs network team, collaboratively working toward improving provider performance across all lines of business
Ensure timely execution of all deliverables in accordance with due dates and Federal/state regulatory requirements.
Required Experience & Qualifications
MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Active and current medical license (MD or DO) without encumbrances
Board Certification including Maintenance of Certification in specialty of American Board of Medical Specialties
5-10 years work experience in the areas of managed care, value-based care, and quality
5 years work experience in value-based care delivery
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization / environment
Ability to engage at all levels, including physicians, vendors, community partners, administrative leaders, clinical leaders, and staff
Ability to be agile, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change with enthusiasm
Ability to work virtually with occasional travel for in person meetings
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
MBA or MPH
Medical informatics and/or data science experience
Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$227,630.00 - $490,280.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/11/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health52
- Optum14
- Humana12
- Revolution Medicines12
- The Cigna11
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance24
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals23
- Technology & Software9
- Consulting & Professional Services8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote medical director jobs.
- MD or DO degree with current unrestricted state medical license
- Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty
- Five or more years of post-residency clinical experience
- Prior experience in physician leadership, management, or administration
- Familiarity with quality improvement frameworks such as HEDIS or NCQA standards
- Experience with utilization management, care management, or value-based care programs
Tips for Your Remote Medical Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote medical director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialty and experience and apply directly without sifting through mixed results.
Show async leadership in your materials
Remote employers want evidence you can lead clinical teams without in-person presence. Highlight written clinical protocols you developed, distributed team outcomes you drove, and tools like shared documentation platforms or async video you used to coordinate care.
Target companies built for distributed clinical work
Telehealth platforms, digital health firms, and national managed care organizations already have remote clinical infrastructure. Focusing your search on these employer types means you are interviewing for roles where remote medical director work is the default, not an exception.
Prepare for case-based remote interviews
Remote medical director interviews often include real utilization management scenarios, quality improvement case reviews, or clinical policy questions delivered over video. Practice articulating your clinical reasoning clearly on camera, since written and verbal precision carry extra weight when interviewers cannot read your in-person presence.
Remote Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote medical director job?
Target companies that are built around distributed clinical operations, such as telehealth platforms, digital health startups, managed care organizations, and health tech firms, because those employers already have the infrastructure for a fully remote medical director. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to lead clinical teams without in-person presence. A documented record of cross-functional clinical leadership, quality improvement initiatives you owned end to end, and fluency with async collaboration tools gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote medical directors?
Companies hiring remote medical directors right now include CVS Health, Optum, and Humana, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first health technology firms, national managed care plans, and distributed telehealth platforms make up the largest share of these openings because their clinical oversight model does not require physical co-location.
Can you get a remote medical director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level medical director roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate clinical leadership judgment before a distributed team can observe it in person. Telehealth startups and digital health companies are most likely to consider candidates stepping into the role for the first time. Showing documented project ownership, clinical quality outcomes, or peer-reviewed contributions in lieu of a title can open doors that a traditional employer would keep closed.
Do you need a degree for remote medical director jobs?
Usually, because most remote medical director roles require an MD or DO as a baseline credential, often alongside board certification in a relevant specialty. Some health tech and utilization management companies weigh demonstrated clinical leadership, published outcomes work, or deep domain expertise alongside formal credentials, but the medical degree requirement is rarely waived entirely for roles carrying regulatory or clinical oversight responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most remote medical directors?
The sectors hiring the most remote medical directors are Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on remote medical directors because their clinical operations are distributed across states or delivered through digital channels, making on-site oversight neither practical nor necessary.
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