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Clinical Sales Specialist jobs are open across medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biotech, from entry-level territory rep to senior specialist and clinical educator roles, with specializations in surgical, oncology, and cardiovascular products. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of Structural Heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.
This particular role is focused on Abbott’s Stroke Prevention offering which encompasses the recently approved FDA approved AmplatzerTM AmuletTM LAA Occluder.
The Clinical Specialist provides clinical and sales support through education of current and potential customers, and procedure coverage with a defined region. In this role, the Clinical Specialist will train interventional cardiologists, catheter lab staff and ancillary personnel on the use of Structural Heart products and provide technical support to physicians during procedures. The role is responsible for communicating product, clinical and market data to appropriate personnel and will support the company’s efforts to develop and implement product marketing strategies.
This position may be hired at different levels, depending on the experience of the candidate. This position may travel in excess of 50%.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Collaborate with Territory Managers to provide good case coverage and clinical outcomes for patients.
- Serve as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of surgical coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products.
- Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products. Inform customers of the latest product, therapy and technology developments in the industry.
- Actively engage in clinical, procedural and technical discussions and link data outcome to key messaging.
- Meet with existing and potential clients (health care providers) to identify their clinical needs, goals and constraints related to patient care and provide creative and feasible solutions.
- This role requires a strong clinical orientation with the ability to influence a variety of clinician personality types.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA or equivalent experience.
- 9+ years of related cardiovascular work experience; 3+ years of which is Structural Heart or Electrophysiology specific clinical experience.
- Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in life sciences or medical training (RN, EMT, Perfusion, etc.).
- Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, familiarity with echo cardiology and other indirect imaging.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of Structural Heart disease. We aim to lead the markets we serve by requiring the solutions we offer customers provide an improved benefit/risk profile as compared to existing standards of care; a performance threshold that by definition, guides and ensures the productive output of our engineering, business development, and clinical research efforts result in outcomes that advance the standard of care.
This particular role is focused on Abbott’s Stroke Prevention offering which encompasses the recently approved FDA approved AmplatzerTM AmuletTM LAA Occluder.
The Clinical Specialist provides clinical and sales support through education of current and potential customers, and procedure coverage with a defined region. In this role, the Clinical Specialist will train interventional cardiologists, catheter lab staff and ancillary personnel on the use of Structural Heart products and provide technical support to physicians during procedures. The role is responsible for communicating product, clinical and market data to appropriate personnel and will support the company’s efforts to develop and implement product marketing strategies.
This position may be hired at different levels, depending on the experience of the candidate. This position may travel in excess of 50%.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Collaborate with Territory Managers to provide good case coverage and clinical outcomes for patients.
- Serve as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of surgical coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products.
- Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products. Inform customers of the latest product, therapy and technology developments in the industry.
- Actively engage in clinical, procedural and technical discussions and link data outcome to key messaging.
- Meet with existing and potential clients (health care providers) to identify their clinical needs, goals and constraints related to patient care and provide creative and feasible solutions.
- This role requires a strong clinical orientation with the ability to influence a variety of clinician personality types.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA or equivalent experience.
- 9+ years of related cardiovascular work experience; 3+ years of which is Structural Heart or Electrophysiology specific clinical experience.
- Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in life sciences or medical training (RN, EMT, Perfusion, etc.).
- Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, familiarity with echo cardiology and other indirect imaging.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Find JobsClinical Sales Specialist Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Abbott51
- Natera19
- UCB13
- Ionian Technologies11
- Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough9
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals104
- Medical Devices79
- Science & Research23
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Animal Care & Pet Services9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical sales specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health field
- Two or more years of medical device, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics sales experience
- Proven ability to meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas
- Experience conducting clinical in-services and product training for healthcare staff
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Veeva
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned territory
Tips for Your Clinical Sales Specialist Job Search
Quantify your territory performance clearly
Hiring managers want to see revenue growth, quota attainment, and account expansion in numbers, not adjectives. Pull your actual figures from CRM reports or performance reviews and put them in your resume before you apply to any clinical sales specialist role.
Highlight clinical credibility on your resume
Clinical sales specialist roles require you to speak fluently with surgeons, lab directors, and nursing staff. Call out any clinical background, product training certifications, or in-service experience you have, because those details separate you from candidates with purely commercial backgrounds.
Filter openings by product category first
Your existing clinical and customer relationships are tied to a specific product area. Targeting roles in the same device category or therapeutic area means you can name real accounts in your cover letter and interviews, which is far more persuasive than a general application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical sales specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a product demonstration story
Most clinical sales interviews include a role-play or scenario where you explain a product to a skeptical clinician. Prepare a structured two-minute walkthrough of a device or therapy you've sold before, focused on clinical outcomes rather than features, and rehearse it until it sounds natural.
Negotiate your territory terms, not just base pay
Clinical sales compensation packages include car allowance, sample budgets, and travel expense policies that vary widely by company and region. Before you accept an offer, ask specifically about territory size, call frequency expectations, and how the commission plan is structured for new accounts versus existing ones.
Clinical Sales Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical sales specialists?
The companies hiring the most clinical sales specialists right now include Abbott, Natera, and UCB, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Device companies expanding their cardiovascular and orthopedic portfolios are driving much of the current hiring volume.
How many clinical sales specialist jobs are remote?
About 31% of clinical sales specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though most roles require significant in-person time at hospitals, clinics, and surgical suites. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be inside sales, clinical education, and account management roles where territory travel is not the primary function.
How do you become a clinical sales specialist?
Start with a degree in a life science, allied health, or business field, then build foundational sales experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or diagnostics. Seek out roles that put you in clinical environments early, such as clinical specialist or sales associate positions, so you develop the product fluency and clinician relationships that hiring managers look for when promoting into full territory roles.
How do you get hired as a clinical sales specialist with little experience?
Candidates with limited direct sales experience often break in through clinical specialist or sales support roles at device companies, where you shadow experienced reps and run in-services before carrying your own quota. A background in nursing, surgical technology, or another patient-facing clinical role is a strong substitute credential because it signals you can already communicate with the clinicians you'll be selling to.
What does the clinical sales specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your sales background and clinical familiarity, followed by a panel interview with the regional manager and sometimes a top-performing peer rep. A product role-play or case scenario is common in the second or third round, where you present a hypothetical device to an interviewer acting as a skeptical physician or department head. Final rounds often include a ride-along or field observation day.
Where can I find and apply to clinical sales specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical sales specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your product background and territory preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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