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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This candidate must be located in the Central US region, and within a reasonable commuting distance to a large airport. This role will travel within their assigned territory and is expected to be in the field at a minimum of 4 days per week.
Objective
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Working closely with the DenMat Executive Leadership Team to execute on the strategic plan to exponentially grow penetration across dental practices in the United States.
- Grow existing assigned customers by cross-selling additional products and services.
- Sources, evaluates, and prioritizes customer acquisition and growth opportunities.
- Manages deal pipeline and develops pipeline into growth opportunities for DenMat.
- Establishing and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships across Sales and Marketing, and other business units within DenMat.
- Immersing in the industry to identify emerging trends and potential disruptors to DenMat’s business model.
- Performs all other activities and responsible as directed.
- TRAVEL: Success requires the person in this role to be on the road an average of 2 weeks per month.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
2. Tracks product line sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, expense, and new business data.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Education and/or Experience
Qualifications
Language Skills
Mathematical Skills
Computer Skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The posted range for this position is $60,000-$90,000 USD annually which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. Role is also eligible for Sales Incentive Bonus Plan.
DenMat, doing business as Clincian’s Choice, offers a complete benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/Rx, Life, 401(k) with matching, 10 paid company holidays, vacation and sick time, bereavement, EAP, and employee discounts.
DenMat Holdings LLC participates in E-Verify.
DenMat Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; employment with DenMat is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, creed, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
This candidate must be located in the Central US region, and within a reasonable commuting distance to a large airport. This role will travel within their assigned territory and is expected to be in the field at a minimum of 4 days per week.
Objective
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Working closely with the DenMat Executive Leadership Team to execute on the strategic plan to exponentially grow penetration across dental practices in the United States.
- Grow existing assigned customers by cross-selling additional products and services.
- Sources, evaluates, and prioritizes customer acquisition and growth opportunities.
- Manages deal pipeline and develops pipeline into growth opportunities for DenMat.
- Establishing and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships across Sales and Marketing, and other business units within DenMat.
- Immersing in the industry to identify emerging trends and potential disruptors to DenMat’s business model.
- Performs all other activities and responsible as directed.
- TRAVEL: Success requires the person in this role to be on the road an average of 2 weeks per month.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
2. Tracks product line sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, expense, and new business data.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Education and/or Experience
Qualifications
Language Skills
Mathematical Skills
Computer Skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The posted range for this position is $60,000-$90,000 USD annually which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. Role is also eligible for Sales Incentive Bonus Plan.
DenMat, doing business as Clincian’s Choice, offers a complete benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/Rx, Life, 401(k) with matching, 10 paid company holidays, vacation and sick time, bereavement, EAP, and employee discounts.
DenMat Holdings LLC participates in E-Verify.
DenMat Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; employment with DenMat is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, creed, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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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 Zimmer Biomet, Cordis, and Philips, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco 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 86% of clinical sales manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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