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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical development director cardiovascular in the United States is $134,144.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $162,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a clinical development director cardiovascular do?

A Clinical Development Director Cardiovascular oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials and development programs for cardiovascular therapies. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to design clinical strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor study progress. Their role is crucial in guiding new cardiovascular drugs or devices from early development through approval and post-market activities. They also interact with regulatory authorities, manage budgets, and ensure that clinical trials meet scientific and ethical standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical development director cardiovascular?

Success as a Clinical Development Director Cardiovascular requires an advanced degree in life sciences or medicine, extensive experience in clinical trial management, and deep knowledge of cardiovascular disease. Familiarity with clinical data management systems, regulatory submission platforms, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certifications is typically necessary. Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure effective trial execution, regulatory compliance, and the advancement of innovative cardiovascular therapies.

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A Clinical Development Director in Cardiovascular research often navigates complex regulatory requirements, rapidly evolving scientific data, and the need to coordinate large, multi-disciplinary teams across global sites. Managing timelines while ensuring patient safety and data integrity can be particularly challenging due to the high stakes and strict oversight in cardiovascular trials. Successful directors rely on effective cross-functional communication, robust risk management strategies, and staying updated with the latest clinical guidelines and innovations to drive projects forward while maintaining compliance.

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Director, Cardiovascular Services

Lancaster, SC • On-site

Medical University of South Carolina
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Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead the Future of Cardiovascular Care at MUSC Health Catawba Division
Where clinical excellence meets innovation, leadership, and growth.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001458 LAN - Cardiac Cath Lab (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

MUSC Health Catawba Division is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Cardiovascular Services to lead the continued growth and advancement of cardiovascular care across the division. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader to shape the future of cardiovascular services while building exceptional teams, improving outcomes, and expanding access to advanced procedural care.

As the Director, you will provide operational and clinical leadership across a growing cardiovascular service line, overseeing services including the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Vascular Interventional Radiology, Stress Testing, TEE procedures, Cardioversions, procedural recovery, and future cardiovascular services.

What You'll Lead
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for cardiovascular services across the Catawba Division.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, scheduling, productivity, financial performance, and resource utilization.
  • Lead cardiovascular quality initiatives, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement.
  • Support American College of Cardiology (ACC) accreditation preparation and ongoing readiness.
  • Coordinate cardiovascular quality metrics, data collection, reporting, and improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with physicians and administrative leaders to develop evidence-based cardiovascular care pathways.
  • Identify opportunities for service expansion, new technology, and innovative cardiovascular procedures.
  • Support the growth of interventional and minimally invasive cardiovascular services.
  • Develop staffing, equipment, capital, and operational plans to support future program growth.
  • Champion exceptional patient experiences and service recovery.
  • Maintain policies, procedures, and evidence-based standards of practice.

This role is more than managing today's cardiovascular services-it's about building tomorrow's.

You will play a key role in expanding interventional cardiovascular capabilities, developing new programs, evaluating emerging technology, and creating operational models that position MUSC Health Catawba Division for continued cardiovascular growth.

Lead Great Teams

You'll directly lead clinical, technical, and support teams while creating an environment where people can grow and succeed.

Responsibilities include:

  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Coaching and staff development
  • Performance evaluations
  • Corrective action
  • Succession planning
  • Workforce development
  • Employee engagement and retention
Quality & Accreditation Champion

You'll serve as the departmental leader for cardiovascular quality, accreditation, and regulatory readiness, including:

  • ACC accreditation preparation and maintenance
  • Cardiovascular quality monitoring
  • NCDR registry participation and quality reporting
  • Performance improvement initiatives
  • Regulatory surveys and audits
  • Development and monitoring of corrective action plans
  • Collaboration with physicians to improve cardiovascular outcomes

Additional Job Description

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related healthcare field.
  • RN, RCIS, RCES, or equivalent cardiovascular credential required or strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of cardiovascular clinical experience in Cath Lab, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Interventional Radiology, or related procedural services.
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications with the American Heart Association

Preferred:

  • Master's degree.
  • Experience leading both Cardiac Catheterization and Vascular Interventional Radiology programs.
  • Experience with ACC accreditation programs and cardiovascular regulatory readiness.
  • Experience with NCDR registries, quality reporting, and performance improvement.
  • Experience with cardiovascular service line growth and program development.

If you're ready to move beyond managing a department and help build the future of cardiovascular care, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Lead with purpose. Build with vision. Advance cardiovascular care.

Join MUSC Health Catawba Division as our next Director of Cardiovascular Services

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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