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The Aspen Group

Clinical & Development Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$82.40K - $112.30K/yr

The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams that would otherwise remain siloed. In partnership with Clinical Affairs leadership, this role is a ...

Natera

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$79.90K - $108.90K/yr

Natera is seeking an experienced Clinical Director, Oncology Clinical Development to provide medical and scientific leadership for Natera-sponsored oncology clinical trials focused on minimal ...

ClearChoice

Clinical & Development Director

Chicago, IL

$82.40K - $112.30K/yr

The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams that would otherwise remain siloed. In partnership with Clinical Affairs leadership, this role is a ...

Intuitive

Clinical Development Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Post Market Clinical Development Engineer uses their in-depth knowledge of the surgical environment and medical technology to investigate, understand, and address opportunities with products in ...

Therakos

Senior Director, Clinical Development

Malvern, PA

$78.50K - $107K/yr

Job Title Senior Director, Clinical Development Requisition JR000015604 Senior Director, Clinical Development (Open) Location Bridgewater, NJ Additional Locations Malvern, PA, Philadelphia, PA ...

The Aspen Group

Clinical & Development Director

Chicago, IL

$82.40K - $112.30K/yr

The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams that would otherwise remain siloed. In partnership with Clinical Affairs leadership, this role is a ...

Intuitive

Clinical Development Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Post Market Clinical Development Engineer uses their in-depth knowledge of the surgical environment and medical technology to investigate, understand, and address opportunities with products in ...

Intuitive

Clinical Development Lead

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Clinical Development Lead will oversee the planning, design, execution, and analysis of clinical studies to gather data and demonstrate the safety, efficacy, and clinical utility of novel ...

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How much do clinical development jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical development in the United States is $34.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Clinical Development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Clinical Development, you need a strong background in life sciences, clinical trial management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in clinical research. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) tools, and certifications like GCP (Good Clinical Practice) are typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help professionals coordinate multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving study demands. These skills and qualifications ensure the design, execution, and oversight of safe, effective, and compliant clinical trials essential for successful drug development.

What are some common challenges faced in a Clinical Development role, and how can I prepare for them?

Professionals in Clinical Development often encounter challenges such as managing complex regulatory requirements, coordinating multi-site clinical trials, and ensuring timely patient recruitment. Staying organized, maintaining clear communication with cross-functional teams, and keeping up-to-date with evolving industry guidelines can help you navigate these hurdles. Developing strong project management and problem-solving skills is also essential for success in this dynamic field.

What is clinical development?

Clinical development is the process by which new pharmaceutical drugs, biologics, or medical devices are tested and evaluated in humans to assess their safety and effectiveness. It typically involves a series of phases (Phase I-IV) of clinical trials, starting with small groups of volunteers and expanding to larger patient populations. The goal is to gather the data needed for regulatory approval and to ensure that new treatments provide benefits that outweigh their risks. Clinical development is a critical step in bringing new therapies from the laboratory to patients.

What is the difference between Clinical Development vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectClinical DevelopmentClinical Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often advanced degrees in life sciences or related fields; certifications like CCRP or RACBachelor's degree in health sciences or related field; certifications like CCRP beneficial
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical or biotech companies, clinical trial teams, R&D departmentsClinical trial sites, hospitals, research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries during drug development phasesUsed in hospitals, research institutions, and clinical trial sites for managing patient studies

While both roles are involved in clinical trials, Clinical Development focuses on designing and managing the overall drug development process, whereas Clinical Research Coordinators handle the day-to-day operations at trial sites, ensuring protocol adherence and patient coordination.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,002 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Clinical & Development Director

The Aspen Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$82.40K - $112.30K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 48 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet Pet Health Care. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide innovative dental implant care to patients across the United States. ClearChoice has experienced strong growth over the years and today is a leader in the United States in providing dental implant treatments. Driven by a collective desire to improve the lives of prospective patients, ClearChoice helps people reclaim their health, smile and confidence. Beyond restoring teeth, this is about people getting their lives back. ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to the ClearChoice network.
ClearChoice provides administrative practice management services to the ClearChoice network. When you join ClearChoice, you are joining a team of individuals with passion, conviction, and integrity whose mission is to be the Platform of Hope for those in need of our services.
As part of the Clinical Affairs team, you will take on a highly visible role that supports the clinical excellence and innovation of the entire organization. Your passion, creativity, and grit are supported by a robust team of experienced clinicians and strategists that are integral in writing the next chapter of our story.
About the Role:
In this newly created role, the Clinical & Development, Director will be focused on the scoping, development and implementation of new and existing programs, processes and systems, and other initiatives identified by Clinical Affairs and executive leadership teams. This role requires operating at a tactical, strategic, and operational level. The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams that would otherwise remain siloed. In partnership with Clinical Affairs leadership, this role is a key communicator linking the Clinical Affairs team and the broader organization. In this role, you will leverage your strategy and operations experience to ensure doctors, centers and field teams receive the support needed to successfully meet the demands of a highly dynamic industry. The Clinical & Development Director is part of a team that drives clinical excellence, value creation, growth, and optimization. Success in the role will require excellent listening, planning, assessment and communication skills, with an ability to identify gaps, recognize opportunities, and drive performance accountability.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Clinical Affairs, doctors, executive leadership, corporate strategy, field leaders and center managers to support the development of deployment approaches for key strategic clinical initiatives
  • Identify gaps, constraints, and or roadblocks to adoption and integration of new initiatives; develop interventions at the center, region, division, and network level
  • Mobilize internal resources (operations, strategy, field, sales, marketing, legal and compliance, IT) to overcome challenges, ensuring doctors, centers and field teams have support and training needed to fully adopt new treatments, systems, and processes
  • Partner with field leadership to hold centers and field teams accountable to achieving adoption and implementation targets
  • Liaise with doctors, field teams, operations teams, strategy, analytics, and finance; serve as a lynchpin among these teams to support prioritization of interventions and support
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of key initiatives; recommend pilots, testing, and roadmaps to achieve optimization and performance enhancements of key strategic initiatives; Create compelling business cases for expansion of new programs and processes
  • Identify, codify, and disseminate best practices
  • Support administration of clinical programs

Key Competencies
  • Planning and project management: Must have a keen attention to detail and be methodical in realistic planning and holding oneself and partners accountable to implementation plans.
  • Team-Orientation: Must be able to work cross functionally across the organization and partner with key stakeholders for the right input in order to mobilize resources and effectively work towards solutions.
  • Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and to key stakeholders, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Listening / observation: Must be able to observe behaviors and conduct gap analysis to identify opportunities for support.
  • Resilience: Must remain engaged and effective in pursuit of objectives with or without immediate success, using both positive and negative outcomes as an incentive to move forward fulfilling personal and team goals.
  • Creativity: Must be able to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of our doctors and the business. He/she must be a strategic thinker, adaptable, and solution oriented.

Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive strategy and/or operations management experience in distributed multi-site services, preferably in premium healthcare, consumer/retail facing industries.
  • Experience in clinical or doctor relationship management.
  • Demonstrated success partnering in a matrixed environment to implement strategic initiatives within a distributed environment.
  • Excellent professional written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate and interact with diverse constituencies and motivate teams.
  • Strong analytical and business reporting skills.
  • Hungry, humble, high emotional IQ, aspirational mindset.
  • Mission/purpose-driven organization experience.
  • The ability to conduct up to 25% domestic travel.

  • Base Pay Range if based in Chicago: $175,000 - $195,000, plus 25% annual bonus (Actual pay may vary based on experience, performance, and qualifications.)
  • The position is based in Chicago, IL, with an expectation of 4 days per week in-office and 1 day remote. Candidates located outside the 35-mile radius of Chicago may be considered, for remote, on a case-by-case basis.
  • A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match.
  • If you are an applicant residing in California, please view our privacy policy here: https://careers.aspendental.com/us/en/tag-privacy-policy-for-california-employees

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