Clinical Account Manager Jobs in California

Clinical Account Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, and health IT sectors with openings at every level from associate through senior and director. The largest hiring volume sits in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers such as Abbott, Johnson & Johnson, and Intuitive Surgical maintain deep California footprints. Diagnostics, surgical robotics, and specialty therapeutics are the most consistently in-demand specialties for clinical account managers across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerThermo Fisher Scientific
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring10
Work type58% Remote
Top industryBiotechnology

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Sobi
Clinical Account Manager/Senior Clinical Account Manager - ANAHEIM, CA
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Clinical Account Manager/Senior Clinical Account Manager - ANAHEIM, CA
Sobi
Anaheim, California
Business Analysis
Content & Communications
Program Management
Project Management
$170k - $210k/yr
Remote (US)
Managed care
1,001-5,000

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AbbVie
Clinical Account Executive, Oncology - North Los Angeles, CA
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Clinical Account Executive, Oncology - North Los Angeles, CA
AbbVie
Los Angeles, California
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$132k - $238k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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SMSbiotech, Inc
Clinical Account Manager
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SMSbiotech, Inc
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Clinical Account Manager
SMSbiotech, Inc
Carlsbad, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$70k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business administration
11-50

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Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG
Clinical Account Manager
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Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG
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Clinical Account Manager
Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
Account Management
$110k—$180k USD
On-Site
None

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Account Director - Clinical Supply Services
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Account Director - Clinical Supply Services
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Emeryville, California
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$122k - $176k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Clinical Account Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
4 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
South San Francisco
2 jobs
Anaheim
1 job
Carlsbad
1 job
Emeryville
1 job
Bakersfield
1 job

Clinical Account Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific3 open roles
Abbott
Abbott2 open roles
UCB
UCB1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Medical Devices
  • Manufacturing

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical account manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical or business field
  • Two or more years of clinical or medical sales experience in a California market
  • Proven ability to manage and grow accounts within a defined California territory
  • Familiarity with California health system purchasing processes and IDN contract structures
  • Strong clinical product knowledge in medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical therapeutics
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for clinical and administrative stakeholders

Clinical Account Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical account manager in California?

Most clinical account managers in California enter the role through a clinical background, typically nursing, respiratory therapy, or a life sciences degree, combined with field-based medical sales or clinical support experience. California does not require a state-issued license specific to this role, but candidates in device or pharmaceutical sales are expected to complete manufacturer credentialing programs. A strong starting point is moving from a clinical specialist, medical science liaison, or inside sales role at a California health system or device company.

Which companies hire clinical account managers in California?

Employers hiring clinical account managers in California right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Abbott, and UCB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of large integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, and biotech headquarters makes it one of the most consistently active states for this role year-round.

Which California cities have the most clinical account manager jobs?

San Francisco, San Jose, and San Diego lead California for clinical account manager openings. The Bay Area and Los Angeles carry the largest share because of their dense clusters of major health systems, biotech headquarters, and medical device regional offices, while San Diego's strength in life sciences and diagnostics companies drives strong demand in that market as well.

Are there remote clinical account manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical account managers typically work in hospitals, surgical suites, and clinic settings alongside providers, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 83% of clinical account manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve inside sales, account coordination, or clinical education responsibilities rather than hands-on device support or procedure coverage.

How can I get hired as a clinical account manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a clinical specialist or sales associate role at a California-based medical device or diagnostic company, where you shadow senior account managers and manage defined accounts under mentorship. Large California employers in device and pharma often run structured rotational or associate programs for candidates with a clinical degree but no sales history. Completing a manufacturer credentialing course and building familiarity with California's major integrated delivery networks, such as Kaiser Permanente or Sutter Health, gives candidates a meaningful edge in early interviews.

Where can I find and apply to clinical account manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to clinical account manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and territory preference and apply directly to each one.

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