Senior Level Therapy Development Specialist Jobs
Senior level therapy development specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping clinical strategy, owning product or program outcomes, and leading the cross-functional teams that bring new therapies to market. Hiring is concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with 19% of openings offered remotely or on a hybrid basis, and employers like Sutter Health, Legend Biotech, and Insmed hiring at this level now.
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Manager, Physical Therapy
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The Physical Therapy Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehabilitation Services in the operation all aspects of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services on a 7-day/week basis.
In collaboration with the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapy Manager provides leadership, guidance, and support to physical therapy staff, fosters professional development, and promotes a collaborative environment among interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Manage and implement departmental programs and goals that support the strategic plan for the organization and for patient care services
Support departmental implementation of new technology and services.
Establish standards for patient care to assure patient care is timely, safe and effective.
Assure satisfaction of patients, physicians and other customers with care and services that services that are delivered.
Develop, maintain and monitor staffing plan for assigned units.
Provides oversight and manage temporary (registry/traveler) staff that may be assigned to department(s).
Develop annual budget for assigned department(s).
Monitor variances from budget on a periodic basis
Align physical therapy projects and goals to Rehabilitation Services goals and strategic plan as established by the Rehabilitation Services team and Patient Care Services. Committee/council and other project participation and policy review is assigned by the Director. The rehabilitation services director reviews all objectives and results and final review and approval is made by the SVP of Patient Care Services.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Your qualifications should include:
Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school
6 years recent experience
Including 1 year of supervisory experience
Current Physical Therapy license in the State of California
BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
Manager, Physical Therapy
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The Physical Therapy Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehabilitation Services in the operation all aspects of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services on a 7-day/week basis.
In collaboration with the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapy Manager provides leadership, guidance, and support to physical therapy staff, fosters professional development, and promotes a collaborative environment among interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Manage and implement departmental programs and goals that support the strategic plan for the organization and for patient care services
Support departmental implementation of new technology and services.
Establish standards for patient care to assure patient care is timely, safe and effective.
Assure satisfaction of patients, physicians and other customers with care and services that services that are delivered.
Develop, maintain and monitor staffing plan for assigned units.
Provides oversight and manage temporary (registry/traveler) staff that may be assigned to department(s).
Develop annual budget for assigned department(s).
Monitor variances from budget on a periodic basis
Align physical therapy projects and goals to Rehabilitation Services goals and strategic plan as established by the Rehabilitation Services team and Patient Care Services. Committee/council and other project participation and policy review is assigned by the Director. The rehabilitation services director reviews all objectives and results and final review and approval is made by the SVP of Patient Care Services.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Your qualifications should include:
Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school
6 years recent experience
Including 1 year of supervisory experience
Current Physical Therapy license in the State of California
BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
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Senior Level Therapy Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level therapy development specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned full therapy development cycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating cross-functional leadership, a history of moving programs through clinical or regulatory milestones, and the ability to mentor junior specialists will set you apart. Tailoring your application to show program ownership and measurable outcomes gives you a clear edge over generalist candidates.
Which companies hire senior level therapy development specialists?
Companies hiring senior level therapy development specialists right now include Sutter Health, Legend Biotech, and Insmed, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established pharmaceutical and medical device companies, large health systems, and specialized biotech firms with active therapy pipelines that require experienced program leadership.
Are there remote senior level therapy development specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the employer and the nature of the role. About 19% of senior level therapy development specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in strategy-focused and program management roles. Positions requiring direct lab work, clinical site oversight, or cross-site team leadership are more likely to require on-site presence.
What makes a therapy development specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level specialists execute defined tasks, senior specialists set direction, make consequential program decisions, and are accountable for outcomes across the full development lifecycle. They typically lead cross-functional teams or workstreams, mentor less experienced colleagues, and serve as subject-matter authorities who guide clinical, regulatory, or commercial strategy from early development through launch.
Which industries hire the most senior level therapy development specialists?
Senior level therapy development specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active therapy pipelines, face complex regulatory requirements, and need experienced professionals to lead programs from development through market access.