Clinical Specialist Jobs in California

Clinical Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in medical device, pharmaceutical, and health system sectors with openings from entry-level associate roles through senior and principal positions. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Abbott, Johnson & Johnson, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep California footprints. The most in-demand specialties are cardiovascular, neuromodulation, and oncology-focused clinical roles, reflecting the strength of California's life sciences and integrated health system industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles300+
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring67
Work type84% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Abbott
Clinical Specialist, Vessel Closure
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Clinical Specialist, Vessel Closure
Abbott
San Diego, California
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Medical Specialists
$61k - $123k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Abbott
Clinical Specialist, Vessel Closure
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Clinical Specialist, Vessel Closure
Abbott
San Diego, California
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Sales
$61k - $123k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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AtriCure, Inc.
Cryo Nerve Block Clinical Specialist
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Cryo Nerve Block Clinical Specialist
AtriCure, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
$70k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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AtriCure, Inc.
Hybrid Therapies Clinical Specialist
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AtriCure, Inc.
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Hybrid Therapies Clinical Specialist
AtriCure, Inc.
Walnut Creek, California
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$80k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Boston Scientific
Principal Clinical Specialist
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Boston Scientific
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Principal Clinical Specialist
Boston Scientific
Sacramento, California
Customer Success
Sales
Healthcare Administration
$80k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Clinical Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
94 jobs
Los Angeles
26 jobs
San Diego
24 jobs
Redwood City
15 jobs
South San Francisco
11 jobs
Bakersfield
10 jobs
Sacramento
10 jobs
Oakland
8 jobs
Irvine
6 jobs

Clinical Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • University of California, San Francisco
    University of California, San Francisco68
  • Revolution Medicines
    Revolution Medicines14
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie10
  • Clinica Sierra Vista
    Clinica Sierra Vista10
  • Abbott
    Abbott9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services140
  • Education89
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals82
  • Medical Devices24
  • Science & Research17

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, or a related clinical field required
  • Active clinical licensure or relevant California-recognized credential such as RN preferred
  • Minimum two years of direct clinical or medical device field experience required
  • Demonstrated ability to train clinicians and support product implementation in hospital settings
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant clinical procedures and device or therapy protocols
  • Willingness to travel within a California regional territory as needed

Clinical Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical specialist in California?

Most California clinical specialist roles require a bachelor's degree in nursing, a life science, or a related health field, plus direct patient care or clinical application experience. Candidates with an active California RN license issued through the California Board of Registered Nursing have a strong advantage for device and therapy-focused roles. Employers also value clinical certifications aligned to the specialty, such as those in cardiovascular or critical care, alongside hands-on experience in a California hospital or health system.

Which companies hire clinical specialists in California?

Employers hiring clinical specialists in California right now include University of California, San Francisco, Revolution Medicines, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of major health systems, medical device headquarters, and life sciences manufacturers means demand is distributed across both large regional employers and global companies with significant California operations.

Which California cities have the most clinical specialist jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most clinical specialist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco draw volume from large integrated health systems and device company regional offices, while San Diego's outsized concentration of life sciences and biotech companies generates consistent demand even relative to its population, making it a genuine clinical specialist hub alongside the two larger metros.

Are there remote clinical specialist jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical specialist work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring in-person presence for case coverage, device support, and clinician training in hospitals and clinics. About 16% of clinical specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be training coordination, clinical education design, or post-market clinical follow-up roles rather than field-based positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a clinical associate or clinical support specialist role, which large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and major device companies use as a structured on-ramp. New graduates with California RN licensure or a life sciences degree can also target clinical education coordinator or field clinical engineer associate programs. Moving laterally from a bedside ICU, cath lab, or OR nursing role within a California health system is the most common door into device and therapy-focused clinical specialist work.

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

You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, medical device companies, and life sciences employers. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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