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How much do director clinical systems jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for director clinical systems in the United States is $100,124.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director clinical systems do?

A Director of Clinical Systems oversees the implementation, management, and optimization of clinical technology solutions within a healthcare organization. They ensure clinical systems align with operational goals, improve patient care, and comply with industry regulations. This role involves collaborating with IT, clinical staff, and leadership to enhance system functionality and user experience. Additionally, they manage system upgrades, vendor relationships, and data security to support efficient healthcare delivery.

What does a typical day look like for a director clinical systems?

A typical day for a Director Clinical Systems involves overseeing the implementation and optimization of clinical information systems, collaborating with IT staff, clinicians, and hospital administrators to ensure smooth workflow integration. You might review project timelines, address system issues, participate in high-level strategy meetings, and monitor regulatory compliance. There is often a need to balance immediate troubleshooting with long-term planning for upgrades or new system rollouts. Additionally, you’ll provide leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring that user feedback is incorporated into ongoing system improvements. This dynamic environment offers a blend of technical, managerial, and strategic responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director clinical systems position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Clinical Systems, you need a deep understanding of clinical workflows, health information technology, and systems integration, typically supported by a degree in healthcare management, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) platforms such as Epic or Cerner, project management tools, and certifications like PMP or CPHIMS are often highly valued. Strong leadership, strategic communication, and the ability to drive change across multidisciplinary teams are key soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure efficient system operations, successful adoption of new technologies, and alignment with organizational objectives in a complex healthcare environment.

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Infographic showing various Director Clinical Systems job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,124 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Contract Clinical Systems Specialist

Cytokinetics, Inc.

Remote

$86/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Cytokineticsis a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact.

The Contract Clinical Systems Specialist is responsible for supporting the lifecycle management of clinical systems for Development Operations. This position will provide support for clinical systems, such as the Clinical Data Repository (CDR), EDC, eTMF, Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), and other digital technologies used in clinical trials.

The Contract Clinical Systems Specialist will have expertise and practical experience in clinical trial management and clinical systems. The position will report to the Director of Clinical Systems. This role supports clinical data integration and other clinical systems, ensuring the development and validation of solutions to deliver on existing programs.

Responsibilities

  • Work on planning, design, configuration and deployment of new clinical systems and enhancements to existing applications; coordinate and participate in analyzing system requirements, user acceptance testing and system enhancements, as necessary

  • Support and enhance the Clinical Data Repository (CDR) system

  • Work with end users and SMEs to define clinical data visualization business requirements and data elements

  • Develop and support clinical data analytics including patient profile and study dashboard

  • Work with clinical systems vendors and CROs partners to transfer, integrate, and transform clinical data and operational data to Cytokinetics systems

  • Develop and maintain clinical data automation scripts

  • Provide training on different clinical systems, as necessary

  • Support administration activities of clinical systems (e.g., user management)

  • Support end users as an internal clinical systems subject matter expert

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, computer engineering, statistics, or bioinformatics with 3+ years of relevant experience supporting clinical systems within the biotech/life sciences industry, including data cleansing, analytics, and reporting

  • Experience with EDC (Medidata Rave) and/or clinical data repository (CDR) systems

  • Experience with MicroStrategy (dashboard, visualization & report development) or other data review tools

  • Experience using Iron Python and SQL to develop and maintain scripts that perform tasks.

  • Familiarity with database concepts, data validation and data model process from internal and external sources.

  • Experience with data integration and ETL (extract, transform, load).

  • Understanding of clinical trial data and regulations (CDISC, Good Clinical Practice, 21 CFR Part 11).

  • Experience in developing business specifications/requirements and user acceptance testing for computer systems.

  • Background of clinical data management preferred

  • Must possess good interpersonal skills

  • Excellent written and verbal skills required. Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail required.

  • Good organization skills, ability to manage multiple tasks

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Pay Range:

In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $75-$86/hr. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review ourGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policyPRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do - all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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Here are some ways to check for authenticity:

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  • We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified

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  • If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly attalentacquisition@cytokinetics.com

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Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer