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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Make your mark for patients
The Clinical Account Specialist (CAS) position is responsible for driving demand for the current and future Dermatology pipeline assets in an assigned territory. Reinforcing the clinical features of the product, engaging and building relationships with clinical decision makers and office support staff, and working in concert with the broader UCB organization to create the best experiences for patients living with severe immunologic diseases.
About the role:
- Develop a strong understanding and awareness of the patient journey of care, including taking responsibility for ensuring needed therapies get to the patient.
- Offer an outstanding patient experience with our product by communicating clinical information on dermatology products and relevant patient support services to an audience of health care professionals and office staff.
- Establish an understanding of the local health care ecosystems, including the payor environment.
- Demonstrate the UCB Patient Value Strategy principles by establishing collaborative and team-oriented working relationships and integrating within a matrix environment.
- Behave compliantly with all UCB policies / approved messages and coach the team to use of approved UCB sales materials and messages with HCPs and other external stakeholders.
What you’ll do:
- Owning responsibility for attaining territory sales goals and objectives through effective territory planning, visiting clinical decision makers with appropriate reach/frequency, collaborating with the Immunology Clinical Specialist and other members of the UCB Patient Value Team.
- Analyzing territory data to build and adapt a customer call plan to establish professional working relationships with HCP and support staff.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of the competitive marketplace and drivers of prescriber decisions.
- Conducting account related activities such as profiling, call planning, and reviewing UCB sales data with assigned stakeholders.
- Making strategic business decisions in the management of allocated resources such as financial/budgets, samples, access opportunities.
- Coordinating and supporting promotional educational opportunities and programs intended to expand the knowledge of medical stakeholders and staff (e.g., peer-to-peer educational opportunities) in accordance with UCB policy.
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS
- Minimum of 3 years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device or healthcare industry
- Must have a valid Driver License with no more than 2 moving violations in the previous three-year period
- Must reside within assigned geography
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device or healthcare industry
- Experience calling on Dermatologists in the assigned geography
- Experience selling injectable biologics products
- Proven track record of success in Pharmaceutical Sales demonstrated by goal attainment and awards achievement (President’s Club, etc.)
- Biologic product launch experience
- Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adaptability to changing market conditions
- Demonstrated understanding of managed care landscape and how it influences/impacts business
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation and written communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $132,000 to $174,000 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Make your mark for patients
The Clinical Account Specialist (CAS) position is responsible for driving demand for the current and future Dermatology pipeline assets in an assigned territory. Reinforcing the clinical features of the product, engaging and building relationships with clinical decision makers and office support staff, and working in concert with the broader UCB organization to create the best experiences for patients living with severe immunologic diseases.
About the role:
- Develop a strong understanding and awareness of the patient journey of care, including taking responsibility for ensuring needed therapies get to the patient.
- Offer an outstanding patient experience with our product by communicating clinical information on dermatology products and relevant patient support services to an audience of health care professionals and office staff.
- Establish an understanding of the local health care ecosystems, including the payor environment.
- Demonstrate the UCB Patient Value Strategy principles by establishing collaborative and team-oriented working relationships and integrating within a matrix environment.
- Behave compliantly with all UCB policies / approved messages and coach the team to use of approved UCB sales materials and messages with HCPs and other external stakeholders.
What you’ll do:
- Owning responsibility for attaining territory sales goals and objectives through effective territory planning, visiting clinical decision makers with appropriate reach/frequency, collaborating with the Immunology Clinical Specialist and other members of the UCB Patient Value Team.
- Analyzing territory data to build and adapt a customer call plan to establish professional working relationships with HCP and support staff.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of the competitive marketplace and drivers of prescriber decisions.
- Conducting account related activities such as profiling, call planning, and reviewing UCB sales data with assigned stakeholders.
- Making strategic business decisions in the management of allocated resources such as financial/budgets, samples, access opportunities.
- Coordinating and supporting promotional educational opportunities and programs intended to expand the knowledge of medical stakeholders and staff (e.g., peer-to-peer educational opportunities) in accordance with UCB policy.
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS
- Minimum of 3 years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device or healthcare industry
- Must have a valid Driver License with no more than 2 moving violations in the previous three-year period
- Must reside within assigned geography
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device or healthcare industry
- Experience calling on Dermatologists in the assigned geography
- Experience selling injectable biologics products
- Proven track record of success in Pharmaceutical Sales demonstrated by goal attainment and awards achievement (President’s Club, etc.)
- Biologic product launch experience
- Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adaptability to changing market conditions
- Demonstrated understanding of managed care landscape and how it influences/impacts business
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation and written communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $132,000 to $174,000 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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Clinical Account Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AbbVie10
- Taylor Strategy Partners5
- UCB2
- Sobi1
- Abbott1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
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 AbbVie, Taylor Strategy Partners, and UCB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Los Angeles, Riverside, 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 80% of clinical account manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 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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