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 roles7+
Top employerCelgene Corporation
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring4
Work type86% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Incyte Corporation
Oncology/Hematology Specialist
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Incyte Corporation
Added 4d ago
Oncology/Hematology Specialist
Incyte Corporation
Sacramento, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Marketing
$166k - $210k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Astellas
Oncology (Precision Medicine) Business Specialist
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Astellas
Added 2w ago
Oncology (Precision Medicine) Business Specialist
Astellas
Santa Monica, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Inside Sales
$121k - $182k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Celgene Corporation
EG-90 – Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Oncology (Sacramento, CA)
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Celgene Corporation
Added 3w ago
EG-90 – Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Oncology (Sacramento, CA)
Celgene Corporation
Sacramento, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$145k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Natera
Clinical Oncology Specialist
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Natera
Added 1mo ago
Clinical Oncology Specialist
Natera
San Francisco, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
Business Development
$195k - $235k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Celgene Corporation
Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Oncology/ Hematology- San Diego, CA
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Celgene Corporation
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Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Oncology/ Hematology- San Diego, CA
Celgene Corporation
Chula Vista, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$145k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Oncology Sales Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
3 jobs
Sacramento
2 jobs
Chula Vista
1 jobs
Santa Monica
1 jobs

Oncology Sales Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Celgene Corporation
    Celgene Corporation3
  • Amgen
    Amgen1
  • Astellas
    Astellas1
  • Incyte Corporation
    Incyte Corporation1
  • Natera
    Natera1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
  • Science & Research2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

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 Celgene Corporation, Amgen, and Astellas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 San Francisco, Sacramento, and Chula Vista. 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 14% of oncology sales specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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