Clinical Consultant Jobs in California
Clinical Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in healthcare systems, life sciences, medical device companies, and managed care organizations and openings that range from entry-level associate consultant roles through senior and principal-level positions. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Johnson and Johnson maintain major California operations and regularly bring on clinical consultants across therapeutic areas. The most in-demand specialties include clinical informatics, utilization management, and specialty pharmacy consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job ID
R-545303
Category
Professional Services Group
Location
Multiple Locations
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Overall responsibilities:
The overall responsibilities of the implementation Clinical Consultant include:
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant clinical operations, products, and services.
- Provides clinical leadership to BD customers in the implementation of interoperability and connectivity products.
- Interacts and supports Project Manager to ensure timely and productive implementations.
- Collaborates with hospital clinicians and EMR vendor to facilitate and participate in the development of policies and procedures; defining workflows, protocol developments and updates; resource group development; device education; go-live and post-implementation clinical rounds and consulting.
- Provides basic HL7 message interpretation and failure resolution to customers and ability to advance to technical SME when appropriate.
- Provides follow up to customers, according to department guidelines/criteria, for the purpose of system assessment, customer satisfaction, problem solving, and evaluation of the BD product/solutions. Develops recommendations to assure that customers experience the full benefit and capabilities of solutions implemented.
Skills, Duties and Tasks particular to the job:
- Facilitation of conference calls and customer meetings primarily for small to medium hospital systems for BD Medication Systems Infusion product implementations.
- Establish rapport with customers that is conducive to long term business relationships.
- Provide team support and product information on BD Medication Systems Infusion products as assigned by manager. Mentors team members to ensure product and process competency.
- Must be able to manage customer teams, gain consensus within teams and deliver concise and consistent communication.
- Guides the review of customer site assessment and facilitates project design and implementation of BD Medication Systems Infusion products and technologies.
- Provides feedback to Business Operations and Field Trainer for continuous improvement of implementation methodology, tools, and services.
Technical
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of small to medium hospital systems clinical workflow processes, hospital data set/drug library build, clinical system integration, clinical device settings, and interface validation.
- Ability to interact and guide diverse cross-functional teams with a focus on large hospital systems and small/medium IDN level health systems.
- Demonstrate expertise of established BD Medication Systems Infusion product implementation methodologies and tools or equivalent industry standards.
- Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and the ability to implement sophisticated projects consistent with established company and customer objectives.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to aid customers in improving current business/practice operations including standardization across small to medium hospital systems.
- Demonstrates problem solving, troubleshooting and system consultation as it relates to clinical workflow and standard process considerations and health system standardization.
- Install and support BD Medication Systems Infusion hardware and software solutions. Influences customer acceptance and utilization of BD Medication Systems Infusion products and services in multi-site and/or sophisticated environments.
- Expected to act as a customer support resource when vital.
- Knowledgeable with BD Medication Systems Infusion products.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or certification
- 4-6 years of experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current active nursing license required
- Acute care hospital experience required preferably with nursing informatics or leadership experience; Pediatric, NICU, and Oncology experience highly desired.
- Specific knowledge of BD business highly desired
- Driving requirements dictate that the candidate possess and maintain a valid driver license and be at least 21 years old.
- Home based position with travel. Travel may range from 75-100%, overnight travel. Position requires flexible working hours, including some nights and weekends. Ability to work independently from home office.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. This position may involve pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and lifting.
- Upon hire, must provide proof of, and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include: Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox) Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Primary Work Location
USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B
Additional Locations
Work Shift
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$91,500.00 - $146,300.00 USD Annual
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Job ID
R-545303
Category
Professional Services Group
Location
Multiple Locations
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Overall responsibilities:
The overall responsibilities of the implementation Clinical Consultant include:
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant clinical operations, products, and services.
- Provides clinical leadership to BD customers in the implementation of interoperability and connectivity products.
- Interacts and supports Project Manager to ensure timely and productive implementations.
- Collaborates with hospital clinicians and EMR vendor to facilitate and participate in the development of policies and procedures; defining workflows, protocol developments and updates; resource group development; device education; go-live and post-implementation clinical rounds and consulting.
- Provides basic HL7 message interpretation and failure resolution to customers and ability to advance to technical SME when appropriate.
- Provides follow up to customers, according to department guidelines/criteria, for the purpose of system assessment, customer satisfaction, problem solving, and evaluation of the BD product/solutions. Develops recommendations to assure that customers experience the full benefit and capabilities of solutions implemented.
Skills, Duties and Tasks particular to the job:
- Facilitation of conference calls and customer meetings primarily for small to medium hospital systems for BD Medication Systems Infusion product implementations.
- Establish rapport with customers that is conducive to long term business relationships.
- Provide team support and product information on BD Medication Systems Infusion products as assigned by manager. Mentors team members to ensure product and process competency.
- Must be able to manage customer teams, gain consensus within teams and deliver concise and consistent communication.
- Guides the review of customer site assessment and facilitates project design and implementation of BD Medication Systems Infusion products and technologies.
- Provides feedback to Business Operations and Field Trainer for continuous improvement of implementation methodology, tools, and services.
Technical
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of small to medium hospital systems clinical workflow processes, hospital data set/drug library build, clinical system integration, clinical device settings, and interface validation.
- Ability to interact and guide diverse cross-functional teams with a focus on large hospital systems and small/medium IDN level health systems.
- Demonstrate expertise of established BD Medication Systems Infusion product implementation methodologies and tools or equivalent industry standards.
- Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and the ability to implement sophisticated projects consistent with established company and customer objectives.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to aid customers in improving current business/practice operations including standardization across small to medium hospital systems.
- Demonstrates problem solving, troubleshooting and system consultation as it relates to clinical workflow and standard process considerations and health system standardization.
- Install and support BD Medication Systems Infusion hardware and software solutions. Influences customer acceptance and utilization of BD Medication Systems Infusion products and services in multi-site and/or sophisticated environments.
- Expected to act as a customer support resource when vital.
- Knowledgeable with BD Medication Systems Infusion products.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or certification
- 4-6 years of experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current active nursing license required
- Acute care hospital experience required preferably with nursing informatics or leadership experience; Pediatric, NICU, and Oncology experience highly desired.
- Specific knowledge of BD business highly desired
- Driving requirements dictate that the candidate possess and maintain a valid driver license and be at least 21 years old.
- Home based position with travel. Travel may range from 75-100%, overnight travel. Position requires flexible working hours, including some nights and weekends. Ability to work independently from home office.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. This position may involve pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and lifting.
- Upon hire, must provide proof of, and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include: Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox) Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Primary Work Location
USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B
Additional Locations
Work Shift
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$91,500.00 - $146,300.00 USD Annual
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Consultant Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Cambridge Pharma Consulting7
- BD5
- AbbVie1
- Fresenius Medical Care1
- Genentech1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Education5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Medical Devices3
- Agriculture & Farming1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical consultant jobs across California.
- Active California-recognized clinical license such as RN issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, pharmacy, or a related clinical or health sciences field
- Minimum two years of direct patient care or clinical operations experience in a California healthcare setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical documentation, utilization review, or care management workflows
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner used by California health systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
Clinical Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical consultant in California?
Most clinical consultant roles in California require an active clinical license, with the most common being a Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, though pharmacists licensed by the California State Board of Pharmacy also qualify for many positions. From there, employers typically look for a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field and hands-on clinical experience before moving into a consulting capacity.
Which companies hire clinical consultants in California?
Employers hiring clinical consultants in California right now include Cambridge Pharma Consulting, BD, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large integrated health systems, managed care plans, and life sciences companies means hiring tends to be consistent across both direct-employment and contract roles year-round.
Which California cities have the most clinical consultant jobs?
San Diego, San Francisco, and Carlsbad have the highest concentration of clinical consultant openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco generate the most volume due to their large hospital networks, managed care headquarters, and biotech and medical device employers, while San Diego's strong life sciences and pharmaceutical presence consistently drives demand for consultants with clinical and product expertise.
Are there remote clinical consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles allow, since a meaningful portion of clinical consulting work involves chart review, utilization management, and advisory functions that don't require an on-site presence. About 29% of clinical consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on analysis and recommendations rather than direct patient interaction. Functions like clinical education, population health consulting, and payer-side case management are the most commonly offered in remote formats.
How can I get hired as a clinical consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a bedside or direct-care role into a clinical operations or care coordination position first, since large California health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health regularly hire new nurses and pharmacists into utilization review or case management roles that build the analytical foundation consultants need. Completing your California clinical license early, gaining exposure to Epic or Cerner, and pursuing a certification such as the Accredited Case Manager credential strengthens a candidate's profile considerably before making the move into consulting.
Where can I find and apply to clinical consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your clinical background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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