Oncology Sales Specialist Jobs in California

Oncology Sales Specialist jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in biotechnology, medical devices, and pharmaceutical companies across San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Employers including Genentech, AstraZeneca, and Gilead Sciences maintain deep commercial operations throughout the state, generating consistent demand from entry-level territory representatives through senior regional managers. The most in-demand specialties are hematology-oncology, immunotherapy, and precision medicine product lines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerShields Health Solutions
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring14
Work type40% Remote
Top industryHealthcare

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Enloe Medical Center
Oncology Data Specialist - Cancer Center (Per Diem, Temporary, Days)
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Enloe Medical Center
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Oncology Data Specialist - Cancer Center (Per Diem, Temporary, Days)
Enloe Medical Center
Chico, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$35.93 - $45.99/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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AstraZeneca
Oncology Account Specialist (Gyn/GU) - Los Angeles North
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AstraZeneca
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Oncology Account Specialist (Gyn/GU) - Los Angeles North
AstraZeneca
Los Angeles, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$133k - $229k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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AstraZeneca
Oncology Account Specialist (Gyn/GU) - Los Angeles South
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AstraZeneca
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Oncology Account Specialist (Gyn/GU) - Los Angeles South
AstraZeneca
Los Angeles, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$133k - $229k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Bristol Myers Squibb
Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Oncology -Los Angeles, CA
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Oncology -Los Angeles, CA
Bristol Myers Squibb
Los Angeles, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$145k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Shields Health Solutions
Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
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Shields Health Solutions
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Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Shields Health Solutions
Brea, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Pharmacy
$150k - $190k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Oncology Sales Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
5 jobs
Chico
2 jobs
Fresno
2 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
Mountain View
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
Brea
1 job
Orange
1 job
Escondido
1 job

Oncology Sales Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Shields Health Solutions
Shields Health Solutions3 open roles
Amgen
Amgen2 open roles
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Science & Research

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field required
  • Two or more years of pharmaceutical or medical device sales experience preferred
  • Documented history of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in a clinical territory
  • Strong working knowledge of oncology treatment protocols and tumor biology
  • Ability to build relationships with oncologists, cancer center staff, and KOLs
  • Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel within assigned territory

Oncology Sales Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an oncology sales specialist in California?

Most oncology sales specialists in California enter the role with a bachelor's degree in a life science or business discipline and prior pharmaceutical or medical device sales experience. California does not require a state-issued license specific to pharmaceutical sales, but many employers expect candidates to hold or quickly obtain Certified Medical Representative credentials. Breaking in often means starting as a primary care or specialty sales representative at a California biotech or pharma company, then building clinical oncology knowledge before transitioning into an oncology territory role.

Which companies hire oncology sales specialists in California?

Employers hiring oncology sales specialists in California right now include Shields Health Solutions, Amgen, and AstraZeneca, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical headquarters, particularly in South San Francisco and San Diego's Torrey Pines corridor, means the state consistently produces more oncology sales openings than most other regions in the country.

Which California cities have the most oncology sales specialist jobs?

The cities with the most oncology sales specialist openings in California are Los Angeles, Chico, and Fresno. The distribution follows California's major pharmaceutical and biotech hubs, with the Bay Area driven by companies headquartered in South San Francisco and the greater Los Angeles and San Diego markets anchored by large cancer centers and a dense concentration of life sciences employers running active commercial teams.

Are there remote oncology sales specialist jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Oncology sales is fundamentally a field-based role that requires in-person visits with oncologists, cancer center pharmacists, and clinical staff, so most positions require regular territory travel. About 80% of oncology sales specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those remote-eligible positions tend to be in clinical education, medical science liaison, or inside sales support functions rather than traditional territory roles.

How can I get hired as an oncology sales specialist in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a primary care or specialty pharmaceutical sales role first, then building clinical knowledge and quota performance before moving into oncology. Large California employers such as Genentech, Gilead Sciences, and Amgen run structured new representative programs that train candidates with strong sales backgrounds but limited clinical exposure. Moving laterally from adjacent roles like clinical specialist, patient services manager, or medical device sales representative is also common and gives candidates hands-on healthcare-setting experience that oncology hiring managers value.

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

You can find and apply to oncology sales specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and territory preference and apply directly to the ones that match.

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