Clinical Data Management Jobs in California
Clinical Data Management jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectors that define the state's research economy, with openings at every level from entry-level data coordinators through senior CDM directors. San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Genentech, Gilead Sciences, and AstraZeneca. The most sought-after specialties include clinical database design, CDISC/CDASH standards expertise, and regulatory-submission data management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment. Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.
THE ROLE
Veeva is looking for a highly motivated individual with data management or life science industry experience in software product management. You will drive customer success with our Veeva Clinical Data Management products, specifically Veeva Clinical Database (CDB), working with our customers focused on North America. As part of the Clinical Data Management Product Expert team, you will play a key role in the Product organization. Most importantly you will:
- Represent the Product organization and be an evangelist for our products in customer meetings, online communities, and at industry events.
- Advocate the voice of the customer to help shape the product roadmap.
- Realize the value of our product innovations, by creating valuable content and resources for internal and external stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone experienced in the Veeva EDC and/or CDB applications or comparable Clinical Data Management systems and processes, eager to collaborate with customers, and excited to drive their success.
- Be the product evangelist and provide subject matter expertise for the Veeva CDB product, staying up to date with the latest features and roadmap direction
- Engage with customer stakeholders to communicate product roadmap and vision
- Provide education to Veeva Clinical Data Management customers in meetings and online communities; Communicating the value delivered, problems we are solving, and product functionality
- Be the customer advocate for future product innovations. Gather, analyze, and prioritize customer feedback, feeding these insights into roadmap strategy and release planning
- Collaborate with Product teams to deliver valuable content and resources for product and release communication
- Provide cross-functional support to internal teams, including Services, Strategy, Sales, and Product Support
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years in data management and/or a life science software product management role. Comparable roles considered
- Must have recent experience in working with Veeva EDC and/or Veeva CDB, or comparable Clinical Data Management applications, including hands-on study build
- Ability to understand and communicate technical requirements, preferences, and limitations to both business and technical audiences
- Experience in interacting with customers from business users, IT departments, and executive suite, as well as internal teams, both in-person and remote
- Strong analytical skills and English skills (written, verbal, and formal presentations)
- Self-directed team player with a positive attitude
- Willingness to travel to customer and community event locations (15-30%)
- Based in the US with the ability to work across time-zones, including Europe
NICE TO HAVE
- Based on US East Coast
- SQL knowledge and recent hands-on experience programming
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1% charitable giving program
COMPENSATION
- Base pay: $65,000 - $150,000
The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
INTRODUCTION
Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment. Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.
THE ROLE
Veeva is looking for a highly motivated individual with data management or life science industry experience in software product management. You will drive customer success with our Veeva Clinical Data Management products, specifically Veeva Clinical Database (CDB), working with our customers focused on North America. As part of the Clinical Data Management Product Expert team, you will play a key role in the Product organization. Most importantly you will:
- Represent the Product organization and be an evangelist for our products in customer meetings, online communities, and at industry events.
- Advocate the voice of the customer to help shape the product roadmap.
- Realize the value of our product innovations, by creating valuable content and resources for internal and external stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone experienced in the Veeva EDC and/or CDB applications or comparable Clinical Data Management systems and processes, eager to collaborate with customers, and excited to drive their success.
- Be the product evangelist and provide subject matter expertise for the Veeva CDB product, staying up to date with the latest features and roadmap direction
- Engage with customer stakeholders to communicate product roadmap and vision
- Provide education to Veeva Clinical Data Management customers in meetings and online communities; Communicating the value delivered, problems we are solving, and product functionality
- Be the customer advocate for future product innovations. Gather, analyze, and prioritize customer feedback, feeding these insights into roadmap strategy and release planning
- Collaborate with Product teams to deliver valuable content and resources for product and release communication
- Provide cross-functional support to internal teams, including Services, Strategy, Sales, and Product Support
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years in data management and/or a life science software product management role. Comparable roles considered
- Must have recent experience in working with Veeva EDC and/or Veeva CDB, or comparable Clinical Data Management applications, including hands-on study build
- Ability to understand and communicate technical requirements, preferences, and limitations to both business and technical audiences
- Experience in interacting with customers from business users, IT departments, and executive suite, as well as internal teams, both in-person and remote
- Strong analytical skills and English skills (written, verbal, and formal presentations)
- Self-directed team player with a positive attitude
- Willingness to travel to customer and community event locations (15-30%)
- Based in the US with the ability to work across time-zones, including Europe
NICE TO HAVE
- Based on US East Coast
- SQL knowledge and recent hands-on experience programming
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1% charitable giving program
COMPENSATION
- Base pay: $65,000 - $150,000
The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Data Management Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Revolution Medicines4
- Exelixis3
- UC Davis Health1
- Veeva Systems1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Education1
- Technology & Software1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical data management jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, computer science, or a related field
- Experience with clinical data management systems such as Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, or Veeva Vault
- Proficiency in CDISC standards including CDASH, SDTM, and ADaM for regulatory submissions
- Knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with SAS or statistical analysis tools
- Excellent attention to detail and experience writing data management plans and edit check specifications
Clinical Data Management Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical data management in California?
A bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, or a related field is the standard entry point for clinical data management roles in California. No state-issued license is required, but the Society for Clinical Data Management offers the Certified Clinical Data Manager credential, which California employers recognize as a professional benchmark. Most California biotech and pharma companies also look for hands-on experience with industry-standard platforms and CDISC standards before extending offers.
Which companies hire clinical data managements in California?
Employers hiring clinical data managements in California right now include Revolution Medicines, Exelixis, and UC Davis Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's deep concentration of biotech, pharmaceutical, and contract research organizations means hiring activity is consistent across both large headquarters and mid-size clinical-stage companies throughout the Bay Area and San Diego.
Which California cities have the most clinical data management jobs?
Redwood City, Alameda, and Pleasanton are the California cities with the most clinical data management openings. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because it is home to major pharmaceutical and biotech headquarters, while San Diego's strong cluster of clinical-stage biotech firms and contract research organizations drives steady demand, and Los Angeles draws volume from a growing number of life sciences campuses and hospital-affiliated research programs.
Are there remote clinical data management jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, since clinical data management work is primarily desk-based and does not require on-site patient contact. About 22% of clinical data management openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how well the work translates to distributed teams. Database builds, edit check programming, and data review activities are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a clinical data management in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate clinical data coordinator role, which large California contract research organizations and mid-size biotech companies post regularly for candidates coming directly from life sciences or health informatics degree programs. Companies such as ICON and Labcorp Drug Development run associate-level CDM programs that accept new graduates. Building proficiency in Medidata Rave or a comparable platform through a certificate course and earning the SCDM's entry-level credential strengthens a California application considerably even without commercial experience.
Where can I find and apply to clinical data management jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical data management jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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