Medical Director
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
At a Glance
Medical Director earns an average of $240,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.6–5.8 years. Top skills: Board Certified/Board Eligible, Communication, Management.
$240,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
5.6–5.8 years
42
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median Wage
$117,960/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+23.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Medical Management
Clinical Experience
Managed Care
Internal Medicine
Clinical Practices
Quality Improvement
Marketing
Project Management
Care Management
Utilization Management
Medical Communications
Regulatory Affairs
Medical Affairs
Pediatrics
Pharmaceuticals
Medicare
Pre-Clinical Development
Nursing
Common Skills (10)
Communication
Management
Leadership
Operations
Presentations
Interpersonal Communications
Quality Assurance
Influencing Skills
Coaching
Certifications (2)
Board Certified/Board Eligible
Medical License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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