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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.
ROLE
This is a field-based position, supporting Abbott’s Vascular division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices, peripheral stents, thrombectomy catheters and atherectomy devices.
We currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Specialist, Vessel Closure, in Dallas, TX. The Clinical Specialist will primarily be responsible for case planning, case support coverage, and product pull-through throughout the designated territory, and throughout the Region as needed. The Clinical Specialist will promote Vascular products through education, service and training of customers in the hospital setting. The Clinical Specialist will provide clinical education and sales support in order to assist in achieving projected sales goals, increasing sales revenues within assigned product lines, and increasing market share. This position will have a heavy focus on Vessel Closure.
What You’ll Work On
- Serves as the technical procedure and product expert in support of case coverage in the hospital setting.
- Focuses on Electrophysiologists and Interventional Cardiologists and hospital staff to support the complete Vessel Closure portfolio including small and large bore arterial, venous, and future product releases.
- Meet with existing and potential customers (e.g., physicians, physician office groups at hospitals) to identify their clinical needs, goals, and constraints related to patient care and to discuss and demonstrate how Vascular products can help them to achieve their goals.
- Develop relationships with hospital personnel; make new contacts in hospital departments; identify key decision makers.
- Serve as primary resource for clinical support in case coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products.
- Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to keep all customers abreast of the latest product, therapy, and technology developments and current items of interest in the industry.
- Attend clinical procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology Lab, and Operating Room to ensure customer and patient success with Vascular products.
- Respond to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g., sales, clinical research, marketing, product development) to develop optimal solutions.
- Support the broader Region as needed with case support in addition to defined territory.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2-5+ years of related work experience
- Ability to travel 50% within assigned region
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Patient interaction experience within a lab/operating room environment
- Relevant Technical Certification
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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.
ROLE
This is a field-based position, supporting Abbott’s Vascular division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices, peripheral stents, thrombectomy catheters and atherectomy devices.
We currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Specialist, Vessel Closure, in Dallas, TX. The Clinical Specialist will primarily be responsible for case planning, case support coverage, and product pull-through throughout the designated territory, and throughout the Region as needed. The Clinical Specialist will promote Vascular products through education, service and training of customers in the hospital setting. The Clinical Specialist will provide clinical education and sales support in order to assist in achieving projected sales goals, increasing sales revenues within assigned product lines, and increasing market share. This position will have a heavy focus on Vessel Closure.
What You’ll Work On
- Serves as the technical procedure and product expert in support of case coverage in the hospital setting.
- Focuses on Electrophysiologists and Interventional Cardiologists and hospital staff to support the complete Vessel Closure portfolio including small and large bore arterial, venous, and future product releases.
- Meet with existing and potential customers (e.g., physicians, physician office groups at hospitals) to identify their clinical needs, goals, and constraints related to patient care and to discuss and demonstrate how Vascular products can help them to achieve their goals.
- Develop relationships with hospital personnel; make new contacts in hospital departments; identify key decision makers.
- Serve as primary resource for clinical support in case coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products.
- Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to keep all customers abreast of the latest product, therapy, and technology developments and current items of interest in the industry.
- Attend clinical procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology Lab, and Operating Room to ensure customer and patient success with Vascular products.
- Respond to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g., sales, clinical research, marketing, product development) to develop optimal solutions.
- Support the broader Region as needed with case support in addition to defined territory.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2-5+ years of related work experience
- Ability to travel 50% within assigned region
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Patient interaction experience within a lab/operating room environment
- Relevant Technical Certification
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Abbott112
- University of California, San Francisco75
- University of Florida74
- Petco66
- Stryker65
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,423
- Education1,086
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals590
- Medical Devices271
- Science & Research202
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical, life science, or biomedical field
- Relevant clinical experience in a hospital, surgical, or patient-care setting
- Hands-on proficiency with the company's specific device or therapeutic product
- Strong communication skills for training clinicians and supporting live procedures
- Ability to travel frequently within an assigned geographic territory
- Current clinical licensure or certification preferred for certain therapy areas
Tips for Your Clinical Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the product
Clinical specialists are hired by product line, so your resume should name the specific devices, therapeutics, or diagnostic platforms you've worked with. Hiring managers scan for product familiarity before they read anything else, so lead with it.
Quantify your clinical case experience
Employers want to know how many procedures or cases you've supported, not just that you provided clinical support. Replace vague language like 'assisted with cases' with concrete descriptions of the clinical environment, procedure volume, and your hands-on role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialty and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by therapy area not just title
The clinical specialist title covers radically different work depending on the therapy area. Search by condition or anatomy alongside the job title to surface openings where your clinical background is a direct match, not just a general fit.
Prepare a case-support story for interviews
Interviewers almost always ask you to walk through a complex case you supported in the field. Prepare a specific example that covers the clinical challenge, what you contributed in real time, and what the outcome was for the patient or care team.
Negotiate your territory before you accept
Clinical specialist roles are often tied to a geographic territory that shapes your travel burden and account mix. Ask about territory size, existing account relationships, and whether the territory is established or being built from scratch before signing.
Clinical Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical specialists?
The companies hiring the most clinical specialists right now include Abbott, University of California, San Francisco, and University of Florida, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Device and diagnostics companies consistently account for the largest share of active postings.
How many clinical specialist jobs are remote?
About 15% of clinical specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though most roles require regular field presence for case support and account management. Clinical education, training, and medical affairs-adjacent roles within the specialist category tend to have the highest remote availability.
How do you become a clinical specialist?
Most clinical specialists start with a clinical background in nursing, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, or a related allied health field, then move into an industry role. Gaining hands-on experience in a hospital or procedural setting is the most common foundation. From there, entry-level associate clinical specialist roles at device or pharma companies provide on-the-job product training and field experience that build toward a full specialist title.
Can you get hired as a clinical specialist with little experience?
Yes, many companies hire associate or junior clinical specialists specifically to develop candidates who have clinical credentials but limited industry experience. Roles in less-established therapy areas or with companies launching new products often have more flexibility on experience level. Highlighting your clinical rotations, patient-facing skills, and any exposure to relevant devices or procedures strengthens your case significantly.
What does the clinical specialist interview process look like?
Most clinical specialist interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your clinical background and product knowledge, and at least one panel or field interview with regional managers or senior specialists. Many companies add a ride-along or field observation day to assess how you present and communicate in a clinical environment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to clinical specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your therapy area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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