Clinical Specialist Jobs in Virginia

Clinical Specialist jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, with the heaviest concentration in medical device support, pharmaceutical account management, and health system consulting across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor. Major employers with lasting footprints in the state include Inova Health System, Sentara Healthcare, and Booz Allen Hamilton, which fields clinical specialist roles across its federal health consulting practice. The most sought-after sub-areas right now are cardiology and oncology device support, clinical informatics, and managed care account management, with openings at every level from associate clinical specialist through senior and principal roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top employerSentara
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring18
Work type36% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Microsoft
Solution Area Specialist, Clinical Applications Diagnostics
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Microsoft
New 13h ago
Solution Area Specialist, Clinical Applications Diagnostics
Microsoft
Dulles, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$108k - $206k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Extra Special Parents
Clinical Services Specialist II
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Extra Special Parents
New 15h ago
Clinical Services Specialist II
Extra Special Parents
Woodbridge, Virginia
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Healthcare Administration
$60k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work
11-50

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Option Care Health
Clinical Care Transition Specialist / Registered Nurse - District of Columbia
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Option Care Health
Added 1d ago
Clinical Care Transition Specialist / Registered Nurse - District of Columbia
Option Care Health
Chantilly, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$97k.05 - $162k.09/yr
5,001-10,000

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Naven Health, Inc
Clinical Care Transition Specialist / Registered Nurse - District of Columbia
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Naven Health, Inc
Added 1d ago
Clinical Care Transition Specialist / Registered Nurse - District of Columbia
Naven Health, Inc
Chantilly, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$97k.05 - $162k.09/yr
1,001-5,000

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Medtronic
Principal Vascular Clinical Specialist - Charlottesville/Roanoke
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Medtronic
Added 2d ago
Principal Vascular Clinical Specialist - Charlottesville/Roanoke
Medtronic
Roanoke, Virginia
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Clinical Specialist Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
8 jobs
Norfolk
5 jobs
Roanoke
3 jobs
Chantilly
3 jobs
Fairfax
2 jobs
Arlington
2 jobs
Newport News
2 jobs
Virginia Beach
2 jobs
Charlottesville
2 jobs

Clinical Specialist Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Sentara
Sentara4 open roles
Extra Special Parents
Extra Special Parents3 open roles
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Johnston-Willis Hospital3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Medical Devices

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Active clinical licensure recognized by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, pharmacy, or a related clinical field
  • Minimum two to five years of direct clinical or patient-facing experience in a relevant specialty
  • Demonstrated ability to train clinicians and present clinical data to medical staff
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Willingness to travel within a defined Virginia territory to support accounts and facilities

Clinical Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical specialist in Virginia?

Most clinical specialist roles in Virginia require an active license issued or recognized by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, such as a registered nurse license, a pharmacy license, or a relevant allied health credential, depending on the specialty. Beyond licensure, employers typically expect a bachelor's degree in a clinical or life sciences field and direct bedside or patient-facing experience. Device and pharma roles may accept candidates who have completed a manufacturer's clinical training program in lieu of a graduate clinical credential.

Which companies hire clinical specialists in Virginia?

Employers hiring clinical specialists in Virginia right now include Sentara, Extra Special Parents, and Johnston-Willis Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of major health systems, federal health contractors in the Northern Virginia corridor, and mid-Atlantic pharmaceutical and medical device territories means a wide range of employer types post regularly.

Which Virginia cities have the most clinical specialist jobs?

Richmond, Norfolk, and Roanoke have the most clinical specialist openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia and the Washington D.C. metro area generate strong demand through federal health contractors and large integrated health systems, Richmond's concentration of regional hospital networks and pharmaceutical distribution drives consistent volume, and Hampton Roads benefits from a large military and VA health infrastructure that supports both clinical and account-facing specialist roles.

Are there remote clinical specialist jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're limited. About 64% of clinical specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the fact that most clinical specialist work involves hands-on device support, in-person clinician education, or direct patient interaction that cannot be performed remotely. The sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid or fully remote flexibility are clinical informatics, managed care contracting, and health system consulting roles within federal contractor organizations.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for an associate clinical specialist or clinical educator role at a large Virginia health system such as Inova or Sentara, both of which run structured new-graduate residency and clinical onboarding programs. Candidates moving from adjacent roles like registered nurse, medical science liaison coordinator, or clinical research associate are well positioned for lateral entry. Obtaining a specialty certification through the Virginia Department of Health Professions or a national credentialing body before applying gives a measurable edge in competitive markets.

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

You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and federal health contractors. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.

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