Clinical Data Analyst Jobs in California
Clinical Data Analyst jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in life sciences, health systems, and pharmaceutical research at every level from entry-level to senior. San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Kaiser Permanente, Genentech, and UC San Diego Health consistently posting openings. The most in-demand specialties are oncology trials data management, real-world evidence analysis, and EDC system validation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why Socure?
Socure is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy — verifying 100% of good identities in real time and stopping fraud before it starts. The mission is big, the problems are complex, and the impact is felt by businesses, governments, and millions of people every day.
We hire people who want that level of responsibility. People who move fast, think critically, act like owners, and care deeply about solving customer problems with precision. If you want predictability or narrow scope, this won’t be your place. If you want to help build the future of identity with a team that holds a high bar for itself — keep reading.
Data Scientist, Client Analysis (DS-II)
About the role:
We are currently looking for a Data Scientist (DS-II) to join our Data Science, Client Analysis team to be based remotely in the USA.
In this unique role as Data Scientist, you will leverage your experience developing algorithms and analyzing massive data sets to tell compelling data stories while also working in partnership with the go-to-market team to drive revenue generation for Socure by ensuring that potential and existing customers can understand - through deep analysis - the benefit and value of Socure’s products throughout the pre and post sales cycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Scientist who thrives when they're able to communicate a data story to an audience (tech and non-tech), and who is not satisfied only working behind the scenes. Data Scientists on the Client Analysis team are compensated for their part in driving new business with a generous incentive bonus opportunity on top of competitive base salary.
Responsibilities:
Analyze massive customer data sets, come up with actionable insights, and explain how our models perform and how we can help our customers build optimal risk management policies
Act as a Data Science advocate: deeply understand Socure’s solutions (products, models and algorithms) and customers’ risk challenges to educate and influence from a scientific perspective
Create convincing data stories to showcase how we can help our customers eliminate identity fraud, streamline their end-user experience, and support their risk management efforts holistically
Provide thought leadership and be the customer’s voice for building the next generation of Socure’s core models and product
Create tools and automated workflows to improve the speed, accuracy, and reproducibility of our analysis
Partner closely with GTM teams (Sales, Solution Consultants, Account Managers and Technical Account Managers) to derive creative ways of analysis and identify opportunities for upsell and product optimization
Build ML models when it is advantageous to explore different approaches over the established models in production
Qualifications:
You have a degree in a quantitative field, or equivalent work experience - advanced degree is preferred.
You have 2+ years experience in data science, data analysis, or analytics engineering
You have extensive theoretical and practical understanding of state-of-the-art supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods
You know how to write clean, performant code in Python, and have 2+ years experience working with massive real-life datasets
You have experience querying relational databases with SQL
You have experience working with cloud tools and technologies in AWS, Azure, Databricks, or GCP
You know how to tell compelling stories with data (dashboarding, building interactive data stories and actionable presentations)
You are able to explain very complex algorithms such as ML/AI models, and analyses to non-technical audiences
You are an excellent verbal and written communicator and are comfortable delivering presentations with clear, complete messages
You thrive in a remote startup work environment and are excellent at setting clear goals and holding yourself accountable
You have experience in identity verification and fraud prevention (strongly preferred)
Technologies we use
The Data Science Client analysis team works across customer data, fraud and identity analytics, model evaluation optimizing workflows, monitoring/alerts, reporting and more. An ideal candidate will have experience with several of the technologies below and be excited to learn the rest.
Python ecosystem: PySpark, Pandas, NumPy, H2O, SHAP, Seaborn, Jupyter, and related data-science libraries
SQL and data warehouses: SQL, Redshift, Snowflake, and S3
Data processing: Databricks, Apache Spark, Apache Arrow, and Amazon EMR
Data pipelines and automation: Airflow, batch processing, SFTP/PGP, webhook data, and automated daily/weekly reporting
Model evaluation and risk analytics: backtesting, train/holdout/OOT analysis, performance monitoring, threshold tuning, and model/rule QA
Visualization and storytelling: Tableau, Looker, dashboards, and interactive presentations
ML/AI workflows: supervised and unsupervised learning, transformers, clustering, graph analytics, explainability, and LLM/agentic workflows
Engineering and analytical practices: Git-based version control, production-quality and reproducible analysis, automated data-quality and validation testing, API integrations, and working with structured data formats such as JSON.
Socure is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all its forms within our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need an accommodation during any stage of the application or hiring process—including interview or onboarding support—please reach out to your Socure recruiting partner directly.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical data analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biostatistics, health informatics, or a related field
- Experience with clinical data management systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle Inform
- Familiarity with CDISC standards including CDASH and SDTM for clinical trial data
- Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python for data cleaning, analysis, and reporting
- Knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Strong experience writing and reviewing data management plans and edit checks
Clinical Data Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical data analyst in California?
A bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, biostatistics, or a related field is the standard entry point for clinical data analyst roles in California. There is no state-issued license required, but earning a credential such as the Society of Clinical Data Management's Certified Clinical Data Manager designation strengthens your candidacy significantly. California employers, especially in the Bay Area and San Diego biotech corridor, also value hands-on experience with CDISC standards and clinical trial software.
How much do clinical data analysts make in California?
Clinical data analysts in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical data analysts in California?
Employers hiring clinical data analysts in California right now include Edwards Lifesciences, Socure, and Bloom Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of biopharma headquarters, health systems, and contract research organizations makes it one of the deepest markets for this role in the country.
Which California cities have the most clinical data analyst jobs?
Irvine, San Francisco, and Corona have the most clinical data analyst openings in California. San Francisco and San Diego dominate because of their dense clusters of biopharma companies, biotech startups, and academic medical centers, while Los Angeles adds volume through large integrated health systems and hospital networks with active clinical research programs.
Are there remote clinical data analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Clinical data analysis is primarily desk-based work involving data systems, programming, and documentation, which translates well to remote arrangements. About 50% of clinical data analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely the industry has adopted flexible work models since the shift to decentralized trials.
How can I get hired as a clinical data analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clinical data coordinator or data entry associate role at a California contract research organization or academic medical center, which builds hands-on exposure to EDC platforms and trial protocols. UC Health campuses and large California hospital systems like Sutter Health and Cedars-Sinai run research coordinator programs that regularly hire new graduates. Completing a CDISC foundations course and building a portfolio of sample SDTM mapping work gives candidates a concrete edge when competing without direct industry experience.
Where can I find and apply to clinical data analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical data analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across life sciences, health systems, and research organizations. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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