Oncology Specialist Jobs in California
Oncology Specialist jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in academic medical centers, comprehensive cancer programs, and large integrated health systems serving patients from entry-level clinical coordinator roles through senior physician and research positions. The deepest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where institutions like UC San Diego Health, Stanford Health Care, and City of Hope maintain substantial oncology programs year-round. The most in-demand specialties are hematologic oncology, radiation oncology, and oncology pharmacy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pfizer Commercial Oncology is introducing the world to the next era of cancer care. With a growing portfolio of novel therapies, industry-leading R&D, and a goal of delivering eight breakthroughs by 2030 across major cancer types, we're translating cutting-edge science into market-shaping impact. Here, you'll partner with exceptional colleagues across scientific, medical, and manufacturing teams, backed by advanced digital and AI-enabled infrastructure and the authority to accelerate medicines from discovery to delivery. Guided by our values of courage, excellence, equity, and joy, you'll have the opportunity to stretch your skills and build a career that evolves with you—across teams, roles, and the Pfizer enterprise. Join us to make history — for patients, for their families, for the future.
The Senior Oncology Account Specialist (SOAS) will have a variety of responsibilities, ranging from promoting Pfizer’s product portfolio to health care providers and specialists, to educating members of the healthcare community regarding the appropriate use of Pfizer products, to calling on accounts and organized customers to help improve patients’ experience with Pfizer products, as well as the overall quality of patient care delivered.
The SOAS plays a critical role in increasing Pfizer’s brand with high-value target customers by linking an insightful assessment of the account and/or business landscape with a strong understanding of Pfizer’s products and resources.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS Degree from an accredited institution BA/BS Degree from an accredited institution OR an associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel domestically and stay overnight as necessary
Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards. Any DUI/DWI or other impaired driving citation within the past 7 years will disqualify you from being hired
Minimum of 4 years of previous Pharmaceutical Sales experience or minimum of 4 years of previous Oncology Healthcare Professional (HCP) experience working with key Oncology thought leaders or high influence customers in hospitals, large group practices or managed care organizations.
A demonstrated track record of success and accomplishment with previous Pharmaceutical Sales experience or Healthcare Professional (HCP) experience
Exceptional aptitude for learning and ability to communicate technical and scientific product and disease management information to a wide range of customers
Demonstrated high degree of business acumen
Proficiency using complex digital applications and able to adapt to Pfizer’s long-range technology model in bringing relevant Pfizer information to market.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years of Oncology sales experience
Experience in Gynecologic Oncology
Master’s Degree
Advanced Healthcare Professional (HCP) Degree
Experience calling on institutions, NCI centers and Key Opinion Leaders
Functional / Technical Skills can include:
Promote broad portfolio of products; Strong knowledge of disease states, therapeutic areas, and products
Deep knowledge of applicable customers and markets (prescribers/HCPs/institutions/ organizations)
Generate demand for Pfizer products in assigned accounts
Strategic account selling and management skills. Develop comprehensive territory/account/customer plans to drive achievement of desired objectives.
Maintain relationships throughout institutions
Overcome obstacles to gain access to difficult to see health care providers and customers.
Cultivate relationships with KOLs; build lasting relationships with top priority customers
Assess needs of target physicians/accounts; Address needs with responsive approach, targeted skills, and appropriate resources
Superior selling, technical and relationship building skills
Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and support customers throughout the selling process; excellent communication and interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and embrace new ways of working in a rapidly changing environment.
Possess the ability to work in a matrix environment and to leverage multiple resources to meet customer needs and deliver results.
Other Job Details
Last Day to Apply September 4 2026
Territory includes but not limited to: Orange County San Diego CA
Relocation might be offered
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $108,600 - $250,700. During initial new hire sales training, you will be classified as a salary non-exempt employee which entitles you to overtime pay. Upon your training certification, you will become an overtime exempt employee. In addition, this position offers an additional Sales Incentive bonus. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits| (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.
SalesPfizer Commercial Oncology is introducing the world to the next era of cancer care. With a growing portfolio of novel therapies, industry-leading R&D, and a goal of delivering eight breakthroughs by 2030 across major cancer types, we're translating cutting-edge science into market-shaping impact. Here, you'll partner with exceptional colleagues across scientific, medical, and manufacturing teams, backed by advanced digital and AI-enabled infrastructure and the authority to accelerate medicines from discovery to delivery. Guided by our values of courage, excellence, equity, and joy, you'll have the opportunity to stretch your skills and build a career that evolves with you—across teams, roles, and the Pfizer enterprise. Join us to make history — for patients, for their families, for the future.
The Senior Oncology Account Specialist (SOAS) will have a variety of responsibilities, ranging from promoting Pfizer’s product portfolio to health care providers and specialists, to educating members of the healthcare community regarding the appropriate use of Pfizer products, to calling on accounts and organized customers to help improve patients’ experience with Pfizer products, as well as the overall quality of patient care delivered.
The SOAS plays a critical role in increasing Pfizer’s brand with high-value target customers by linking an insightful assessment of the account and/or business landscape with a strong understanding of Pfizer’s products and resources.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS Degree from an accredited institution BA/BS Degree from an accredited institution OR an associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel domestically and stay overnight as necessary
Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards. Any DUI/DWI or other impaired driving citation within the past 7 years will disqualify you from being hired
Minimum of 4 years of previous Pharmaceutical Sales experience or minimum of 4 years of previous Oncology Healthcare Professional (HCP) experience working with key Oncology thought leaders or high influence customers in hospitals, large group practices or managed care organizations.
A demonstrated track record of success and accomplishment with previous Pharmaceutical Sales experience or Healthcare Professional (HCP) experience
Exceptional aptitude for learning and ability to communicate technical and scientific product and disease management information to a wide range of customers
Demonstrated high degree of business acumen
Proficiency using complex digital applications and able to adapt to Pfizer’s long-range technology model in bringing relevant Pfizer information to market.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years of Oncology sales experience
Experience in Gynecologic Oncology
Master’s Degree
Advanced Healthcare Professional (HCP) Degree
Experience calling on institutions, NCI centers and Key Opinion Leaders
Functional / Technical Skills can include:
Promote broad portfolio of products; Strong knowledge of disease states, therapeutic areas, and products
Deep knowledge of applicable customers and markets (prescribers/HCPs/institutions/ organizations)
Generate demand for Pfizer products in assigned accounts
Strategic account selling and management skills. Develop comprehensive territory/account/customer plans to drive achievement of desired objectives.
Maintain relationships throughout institutions
Overcome obstacles to gain access to difficult to see health care providers and customers.
Cultivate relationships with KOLs; build lasting relationships with top priority customers
Assess needs of target physicians/accounts; Address needs with responsive approach, targeted skills, and appropriate resources
Superior selling, technical and relationship building skills
Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and support customers throughout the selling process; excellent communication and interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and embrace new ways of working in a rapidly changing environment.
Possess the ability to work in a matrix environment and to leverage multiple resources to meet customer needs and deliver results.
Other Job Details
Last Day to Apply September 4 2026
Territory includes but not limited to: Orange County San Diego CA
Relocation might be offered
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $108,600 - $250,700. During initial new hire sales training, you will be classified as a salary non-exempt employee which entitles you to overtime pay. Upon your training certification, you will become an overtime exempt employee. In addition, this position offers an additional Sales Incentive bonus. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits| (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology specialist jobs across California.
- Active California medical license or California Board of Pharmacy licensure depending on specialty
- Board certification in oncology or a recognized oncology subspecialty from an accredited body
- Completion of an accredited oncology fellowship, residency, or specialized training program
- Demonstrated clinical experience with chemotherapy protocols, immunotherapy, or targeted therapies
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in California health systems
- Strong collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary tumor boards and care teams
Oncology Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a oncology specialist in California?
The path depends on your specialty within oncology. Physician oncologists must complete medical school, an internal medicine or radiation oncology residency, and a fellowship, then obtain a California medical license through the Medical Board of California and pursue board certification. Oncology pharmacists need a California pharmacist license from the California State Board of Pharmacy and often a PGY2 oncology residency. Oncology nurses pursue RN licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing and typically earn the OCN credential.
How much do oncology specialists make in California?
Oncology specialists in California earn a median of about $125,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,250 for the lowest 10% to over $203,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire oncology specialists in California?
Employers hiring oncology specialists in California right now include Pfizer, Shields Health Solutions, and Amgen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of NCI-designated cancer centers and large integrated systems like Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health means consistent hiring across both academic and community oncology settings.
Which California cities have the most oncology specialist jobs?
Los Angeles, California, and Fresno have the most oncology specialist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco anchor the market because of their concentration of academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, and large health system campuses, while San Diego's strong biotech and research sector adds significant demand for clinical and translational oncology roles.
Are there remote oncology specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Most oncology specialist roles require direct patient contact, on-site procedures, or in-person team collaboration, making fully remote work uncommon. About 78% of oncology specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in oncology care coordination, utilization management, and clinical documentation roles.
How can I get hired as a oncology specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a position in a related clinical role first, such as oncology navigator, chemotherapy infusion nurse, or pharmacy technician in a cancer center, then building toward a specialist credential. Large California employers like UC Health campuses and Kaiser Permanente run new-graduate nursing residency programs with oncology tracks. Earning the OCN certification early or completing a rotation through a California NCI-designated cancer center strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to oncology specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to oncology specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, cancer centers, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly.
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