Chief Medical Information Officer Jobs in California

Chief Medical Information Officer jobs in California concentrate in large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and health technology companies, with the state representing one of the most active markets in the country for this executive role. The heaviest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Health System, and UC Health regularly recruit at both the regional and enterprise CMIO level. The most in-demand specialties are clinical informatics strategy, EHR optimization, and population health analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerEncore Capital
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring6
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Encore Capital Group
MVP, Chief Information Security Officer
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Encore Capital Group
Added 2d ago
MVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Encore Capital Group
San Diego, California
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$254k - $330k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
5,001-10,000

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The TCW Group, Inc.
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
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The TCW Group, Inc.
Added 3w ago
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
The TCW Group, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$225k - $270k/yr
501-1,000

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C3 AI
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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C3 AI
Added 3w ago
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
C3 AI
Redwood City, California
Business Operations
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$285k - $325k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Mercury Intermedia, Inc.
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - Bank
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Mercury Intermedia, Inc.
Added 1mo ago
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - Bank
Mercury Intermedia, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$243k - $354k/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's

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SiTime Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer
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SiTime Corporation
Added 3mo ago
Chief Information Security Officer
SiTime Corporation
Santa Clara, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain

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Chief Medical Information Officer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
3 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Seaside
1 job
Santa Clara
1 job
Redwood City
1 job

Chief Medical Information Officer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Encore Capital
Encore Capital2 open roles
C3 AI
C3 AI1 open role
Trustly
Trustly1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chief medical information officer jobs across California.

  • Active California medical license issued by the Medical Board of California required
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with board certification in a clinical specialty
  • Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience in a California or comparable hospital setting
  • Demonstrated leadership in EHR implementation, optimization, or clinical informatics programs
  • Experience with California-specific regulatory requirements including HIPAA and CDPH reporting standards
  • Graduate training or certification in biomedical informatics, health informatics, or clinical leadership preferred

Chief Medical Information Officer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a chief medical information officer in California?

You become a chief medical information officer in California by first obtaining an active medical license from the Medical Board of California, which requires passing the USMLE or COMLEX and completing an accredited residency. Most California employers then expect board certification in a clinical specialty alongside graduate-level training in clinical or health informatics. Candidates typically move into the CMIO role after serving in physician leadership positions such as medical director of informatics or EHR physician champion within a California health system.

Which companies hire chief medical information officers in California?

Companies currently hiring chief medical information officers in California include Encore Capital, C3 AI, and Trustly, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. California's density of large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and digital health companies headquartered in the state means CMIO openings appear across both traditional hospital employers and technology-forward organizations.

Which California cities have the most chief medical information officer jobs?

San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles hold the largest concentrations of chief medical information officer openings in California. Los Angeles anchors the market through its network of major health systems and academic medical centers, San Francisco draws demand from both established health systems and digital health companies headquartered in the Bay Area, and San Diego's strength in biomedical research and integrated regional systems sustains consistent CMIO hiring there as well.

Are there remote chief medical information officer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most clinical leadership roles, given how much of the CMIO function involves strategy, informatics oversight, and vendor collaboration rather than direct patient care. About 50% of chief medical information officer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility at this executive level. Responsibilities centered on EHR governance, data analytics leadership, and policy development tend to be the most amenable to remote or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a chief medical information officer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving into a physician informatics lead or associate CMIO role within a California health system before stepping into a full CMIO position. Large systems such as Kaiser Permanente and UC Health regularly run clinical informatics fellowship programs and physician leadership development tracks that serve as structured entry points. Earning a certification such as ABPM clinical informatics board certification or completing a AMIA applied informatics graduate program substantially strengthens candidacy. Starting as an EHR physician champion or medical director of a specific service line within a California hospital is a common lateral move into the informatics leadership pipeline.

Where can I find and apply to chief medical information officer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to chief medical information officer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring for this role. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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