Mid Level Clinical Consultant Jobs
Mid level clinical consultant jobs go to professionals ready to own client engagements end to end, guide junior colleagues, and deliver recommendations with limited oversight. Across 17% remote or hybrid settings in Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, employers like Sutter Health, Optum, and McKesson are competing for clinical consultants at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
Clinical Program Consultant
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Clinical Program Consultant serves as a clinical subject matter expert supporting customers and internal teams across infection prevention, surgical services, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practice. In this role, you will develop clinical programs, provide consultation, support medical product evaluations and conversions, and deliver education to healthcare customers, sales teams, and business partners.
You will translate clinical evidence, industry standards, and best practices into practical solutions that improve patient safety, clinical quality, and customer outcomes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide clinical consultation and subject matter expertise in areas such as infection prevention, perioperative/surgical services, epidemiology, sterile processing, and patient safety.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programs, educational resources, clinical pathways, and best-practice tools.
- Support customer clinical assessments, medical product evaluations, product conversions, new product introductions, and implementations.
- Evaluate healthcare products and technologies for clinical appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness.
- Develop and deliver clinical education, webinars, presentations, and training for customers and internal teams.
- Interpret clinical literature, guidelines, and regulatory requirements and translate evidence into actionable recommendations.
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, suppliers, and other teams to support customer and business initiatives.
- Support sales presentations, customer business reviews, RFP responses, product evaluations, and strategic initiatives with clinical expertise.
- Maintain current knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and evidence-based practices.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field
- 5+ years of clinical healthcare experience with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: infection prevention, epidemiology, perioperative nursing, surgical services, sterile processing, or quality/patient safety.
- Experience developing and delivering clinical education or training.
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) credential.
- Previous operating room (OR) experience, such as a Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech), Scrub Nurse, or Back Table Technician, with knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and OR workflows.
- Experience as an Infection Preventionist, Epidemiology Nurse, Perioperative/OR Nurse, Clinical Educator, Surgical Services professional, or Quality & Patient Safety professional.
- Experience supporting medical devices, healthcare products, product evaluations, conversions, or healthcare supply chain initiatives.
- Knowledge of CDC, AORN, APIC, The Joint Commission, and CMS standards and guidelines.
- Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) and surgical site infection (SSI) prevention experience.
- Customer-facing clinical consulting, sales support, or clinical business experience.
- Strong presentation, communication, relationship-building, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
- Advanced degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.
COMPENSATION
- Our Base Pay Range for this position: $101,800 - $169,600
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
JOIN US AT MCKESSON!
BENEFITS
- Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
-
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
-
Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
-
Flexible Work Environment
-
A culture powered by belonging
By fostering a culture of belonging, we advance our goal of being the best place to work in healthcare—connecting the right talent to the right roles to solve our most critical challenges.
INTRODUCTION
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
Clinical Program Consultant
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Clinical Program Consultant serves as a clinical subject matter expert supporting customers and internal teams across infection prevention, surgical services, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practice. In this role, you will develop clinical programs, provide consultation, support medical product evaluations and conversions, and deliver education to healthcare customers, sales teams, and business partners.
You will translate clinical evidence, industry standards, and best practices into practical solutions that improve patient safety, clinical quality, and customer outcomes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide clinical consultation and subject matter expertise in areas such as infection prevention, perioperative/surgical services, epidemiology, sterile processing, and patient safety.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programs, educational resources, clinical pathways, and best-practice tools.
- Support customer clinical assessments, medical product evaluations, product conversions, new product introductions, and implementations.
- Evaluate healthcare products and technologies for clinical appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness.
- Develop and deliver clinical education, webinars, presentations, and training for customers and internal teams.
- Interpret clinical literature, guidelines, and regulatory requirements and translate evidence into actionable recommendations.
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, suppliers, and other teams to support customer and business initiatives.
- Support sales presentations, customer business reviews, RFP responses, product evaluations, and strategic initiatives with clinical expertise.
- Maintain current knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and evidence-based practices.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field
- 5+ years of clinical healthcare experience with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: infection prevention, epidemiology, perioperative nursing, surgical services, sterile processing, or quality/patient safety.
- Experience developing and delivering clinical education or training.
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) credential.
- Previous operating room (OR) experience, such as a Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech), Scrub Nurse, or Back Table Technician, with knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and OR workflows.
- Experience as an Infection Preventionist, Epidemiology Nurse, Perioperative/OR Nurse, Clinical Educator, Surgical Services professional, or Quality & Patient Safety professional.
- Experience supporting medical devices, healthcare products, product evaluations, conversions, or healthcare supply chain initiatives.
- Knowledge of CDC, AORN, APIC, The Joint Commission, and CMS standards and guidelines.
- Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) and surgical site infection (SSI) prevention experience.
- Customer-facing clinical consulting, sales support, or clinical business experience.
- Strong presentation, communication, relationship-building, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
- Advanced degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.
COMPENSATION
- Our Base Pay Range for this position: $101,800 - $169,600
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
JOIN US AT MCKESSON!
BENEFITS
- Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
-
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
-
Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
-
Flexible Work Environment
-
A culture powered by belonging
By fostering a culture of belonging, we advance our goal of being the best place to work in healthcare—connecting the right talent to the right roles to solve our most critical challenges.
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Mid Level Clinical Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical consultant job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes rather than tasks. Highlight projects where you led the work, shaped client recommendations, or improved a clinical or operational process. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific area, such as workflow optimization, regulatory compliance, or care delivery, and demonstrate that you can operate with minimal supervision on complex engagements.
Which companies hire mid level clinical consultants?
Companies hiring mid level clinical consultants right now include Sutter Health, Optum, and McKesson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of specialized consulting firms, health systems, and technology companies that embed clinical expertise in their implementation and advisory teams.
Are there remote mid level clinical consultant jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid roles are widely available at this level. About 17% of mid level clinical consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how consulting deliverables, client calls, and documentation work translate well to flexible arrangements. On-site roles tend to concentrate in health system implementations and site-specific projects.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical consultant role?
Moving from entry level into mid level requires building depth, not just time. Focus on owning discrete projects rather than supporting them, documenting measurable impact such as process improvements or client outcomes, and developing a specialty area where you can advise independently. Seeking feedback after each engagement and volunteering to mentor newer colleagues accelerates the shift in how hiring managers assess your readiness.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical consultants?
Mid Level clinical consultant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on professionals who can bridge clinical knowledge and operational improvement, whether implementing technology, navigating compliance requirements, or optimizing care delivery at scale.