Medical director
Average salary: $135,012
The work: This is a leadership role within a medical department or a healthcare organization. You should have extensive experience in hiring and supervising medical staff, as well as developing and executive medical care strategies. Typically, the job may require some travel and being on-site a few times a week.
How to get the job: Emphasize any previous experience in patient care and administrative supervision. Strong writing and communication skills are a must for a medical director, who also often acts as the “face” of a department or organization.