Clinical Sales Manager Jobs in California

Clinical Sales Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in medtech, pharmaceutical, biologics, and surgical device sectors with openings at every level from associate territory manager through senior clinical sales director. The heaviest hiring clusters in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Abbott, Intuitive Surgical, and Edwards Lifesciences maintain deep California footprints. The most in-demand specialties right now are cardiovascular devices, oncology therapeutics, and robotic-assisted surgical systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6+
Top employerCeribell
Top citySacramento, CA
Cities hiring4
Work type83% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
Clinical Sales Manager
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Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
Added 1mo ago
Clinical Sales Manager
Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Hologic
Radiology Clinical Account Manager
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Hologic
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Radiology Clinical Account Manager
Hologic
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Ceribell, Inc
Clinical Account Manager
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Ceribell, Inc
Added 2mo ago
Clinical Account Manager
Ceribell, Inc
Fresno, California
Sales
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
Account Management
$100k - $180k/yr
On-Site
None
51-200

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Ceribell, Inc
Clinical Account Manager
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Ceribell, Inc
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Clinical Account Manager
Ceribell, Inc
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Sales
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
Account Management
$100k - $180k/yr
On-Site
None
51-200

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Ceribell, Inc
Clinical Account Manager
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Ceribell, Inc
Added 2mo ago
Clinical Account Manager
Ceribell, Inc
Sacramento, California
Sales
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Account Management
On-Site
None
51-200

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Clinical Sales Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
Fresno
1 jobs
San Francisco Bay Area
1 jobs

Clinical Sales Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Ceribell
    Ceribell3
  • Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG
    Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG1
  • Hologic
    Hologic1
  • Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
    Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices5
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1
  • Manufacturing1
  • Technology & Software1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical sales manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
  • Minimum two to five years of direct medical device or pharmaceutical sales experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage clinical evaluations and train clinicians in hospital settings
  • Proven ability to build relationships with surgeons, physicians, and hospital procurement teams
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and familiarity with GPO and IDN account structures
  • Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned regional territory

Clinical Sales Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical sales manager in California?

Most California clinical sales managers start with a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, kinesiology, or a related clinical field, then build several years of experience as a sales representative or clinical specialist before moving into management. California does not require a state-issued sales license for this role, but many employers prefer candidates who hold clinical credentials such as a Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or a surgical technologist certification, particularly in surgical device or OR-focused positions.

How much do clinical sales managers make in California?

Clinical sales managers in California earn a median of about $134,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $300,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical sales managers in California?

Employers hiring clinical sales managers in California right now include Ceribell, Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG, and Hologic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of medtech headquarters, large academic medical centers, and integrated hospital networks means hiring activity is consistent across both established device makers and emerging biotech-adjacent commercial teams.

Which California cities have the most clinical sales manager jobs?

Sacramento, San Francisco, and Fresno are the California cities with the most clinical sales manager openings, reflecting where the state's largest hospital systems, medtech campuses, and biotech commercial operations are based. Smaller metro concentrations around Sacramento and Orange County also appear regularly because of their dense networks of ambulatory surgical centers and regional health system accounts.

Are there remote clinical sales manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. About 17% of clinical sales manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, because most of the role requires in-person presence in operating rooms, catheterization labs, or at the bedside for clinical training and case coverage. The portions most amenable to remote work are pipeline forecasting, account planning, and team coaching calls.

How can I get hired as a clinical sales manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is lateral movement from a clinical role into an associate or territory sales representative position before pursuing management. Large California-based employers like Kaiser Permanente's commercial partners, Medtronic's Western region team, and Stryker's California field organization regularly hire clinical specialists, scrub technologists, or RNs into associate clinical sales roles specifically because of their procedural fluency. Building familiarity with hospital procurement cycles and pursuing a clinical credential from the California Board of Registered Nursing or a recognized surgical technology program strengthens a candidate's profile for the transition.

Where can I find and apply to clinical sales manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to clinical sales manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across medtech, pharmaceutical, and surgical device employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.

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