Clinical Sales Specialist Jobs in California
Clinical Sales Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical technology across entry-level territory rep positions through senior strategic account roles. The largest hiring clusters are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Abbott, Intuitive Surgical, and Becton Dickinson maintain significant commercial operations. Cardiovascular, surgical robotics, and oncology diagnostics are the most in-demand specialties for this role across California right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
When your part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Location Information: Washington, Oregon and Northern California
How will you make an impact?
The Individual chosen will grow revenue through new business and managing accounts within the respective territory in Southern California. The product line responsibility will include Toxicology (Drugs of Abuse products), Capital Equipment, MAS Clinical Chemistry Quality Controls, AcroMetrix Molecular Controls, ISD/TDM Product Line and Lab Link xL, and Biomarkers business.
This role will require accountability, attention to administrative details, overnight travel and an emphasis on delivering consistent sales results, profitability and growing annual revenue.
What will you do?
- Responsible for direct sales of the company’s products into a specified geographic area and handle all stages of sales cycle.
- Apply of Professional, Consultative, and Strategic Selling skills to develop incremental business in existing accounts and conduct cold calls to develop new accounts.
- Develops a business plan for each major account; monitors, reports progress and regularly provides the Sales Manager with results.
- Work with distribution channel partners to strengthen and support business in addition to direct sales.
- Establish customer pricing within defined ranges, providing price quotations, preparing Bid documents, processes specifications and other reports.
- Maintain positive relationships with business unit personnel for service and/or technical support, marketing and client/customer purchasing agents.
- Assist in the forecasting and the projection of sales from new and existing customers for both reagents and instruments.
- Attend various trade shows and assist in booth staffing.
- Work extensively with SFDC (Salesforce.com) CRM to handle customer account base and Qualify sales leads, answer inquiries and maintain accurate records of activities using approved CRM software (Salesforce).
- Interact on a frequent basis with Sales Managers, Field Service, Customer service, Marketing, and finance.
How you will get here:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor degree or related experience in sales.
- A minimum of 2 years of successful field sales, preferable in diagnostic markets.
- The ability to plan and complete activities with minimal direct supervision, provide detailed and timely reporting.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
- Requires attention to detail, have analytical and strong prioritization skills.
- Must have the highest degree of integrity and ethics.
- Demonstrate a proficiency with SalesForce.com and MS Office programs.
- Must be willing to travel 50-75%.
Required:
- Ability to travel without limitation.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for group presentations, customer sales presentations, and intercompany written and verbal communications.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Washington is $70,300.00–$93,700.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical sales specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field required
- Minimum one to two years of medical device or pharmaceutical sales experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to call on surgeons, physicians, or clinical staff in hospital settings
- Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned territory
- Familiarity with hospital procurement processes, IDNs, and GPO contract structures
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce for pipeline and activity tracking
Clinical Sales Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical sales specialist in California?
Most clinical sales specialists in California enter the field with a bachelor's degree in a life science or business discipline and begin in an associate or territory representative role. California does not require a state-issued license specific to clinical sales, but roles tied to pharmacy products may require familiarity with California Board of Pharmacy regulations. Large California medical device and diagnostics companies typically seek candidates with clinical exposure, such as a background as a surgical technologist, RN, or clinical applications specialist, paired with demonstrated sales aptitude.
How much do clinical sales specialists make in California?
Clinical sales specialists in California earn a median of about $124,220 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,820 for the lowest 10% to over $214,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical sales specialists in California?
Employers hiring clinical sales specialists in California right now include Abbott, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Newport Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of major medical device headquarters, health system IDNs, and biotech firms means consistent openings across both direct manufacturer roles and distribution-side positions.
Which California cities have the most clinical sales specialist jobs?
San Francisco, Pleasanton, and Sacramento have the most clinical sales specialist openings in California. The Bay Area's concentration of medical device and diagnostics headquarters drives volume in that corridor, while Los Angeles and San Diego generate demand through large academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and a robust biotech and med-tech manufacturing base that supports both field and clinical support roles.
Are there remote clinical sales specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical sales specialist work is inherently field-based, requiring in-person engagement with surgeons, clinicians, and hospital procurement staff, so fully remote roles represent a small fraction of the market. About 50% of clinical sales specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve inside sales, clinical education coordination, or account management for established accounts rather than new territory development.
How can I get hired as a clinical sales specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clinical applications specialist or associate territory manager role at a California-based medical device or diagnostics company. Employers like Stryker, Medtronic, and Becton Dickinson run structured associate sales programs that accept candidates from clinical backgrounds such as radiologic technology, surgical technology, or respiratory therapy. Completing a California community college or CSU program in health sciences, combined with a brief shadowing or internship at a local distributor, signals readiness to hiring managers when direct sales experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to clinical sales specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical sales specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical sales. Find a role that fits and apply directly.
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