Clinical Specialists bring together healthcare expertise, technical knowledge, and communication skills to support clinicians and improve patient care. Depending on the role and employer, they may train healthcare professionals, guide the use of medical devices or clinical software, assist with product implementations, and help teams adopt evidence-based practices. Explore Clinical Specialist opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Responsibilities vary by specialty and organization. Clinical Specialists may provide product demonstrations and training, support clinicians during procedures, troubleshoot equipment or workflow challenges, gather user feedback, and collaborate with sales, product, research, and care delivery teams. Some roles focus on a particular area, such as medical devices, diagnostics, health technology, or a clinical discipline.
Employers commonly seek a relevant clinical or scientific background, strong presentation and relationship-building skills, and the ability to explain complex information clearly. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a healthcare license, experience in a clinical setting, knowledge of a specialized therapy or device, and comfort with travel or customer-facing work. Review each listing for specific education, certification, and experience requirements.
Clinical Specialist career paths can lead to senior specialist, clinical education, clinical management, product, or commercial roles. Compensation depends on factors such as specialty, experience, location, travel expectations, and the scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore roles that match their expertise.
Browse current Clinical Specialist openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use your clinical knowledge and communication strengths to find a role where you can support healthcare teams and contribute to better outcomes.
Senior Radiology Clinical Specialist - West Coast
$90K - $135K *
Serve as a vital resource in providing clinical and technical support for O-Arm Imaging & Navigation products, enhancing surgical precision and customer satisfaction through training, troubleshooting...
1 week ago
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - LPG - Clinic
$111K - $149K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based medication management and collaborative care in a clinical pharmacy setting...
1 week ago
$130K - $178K *
Empower comprehensive pharmaceutical care by leading clinical initiatives, enhancing education, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize medication management and patient outcomes in a dyna...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Specialist I, CPT - Jacksonville, FL
$61K - $122K *
Unlock potential by providing clinical expertise and support to enhance sales efforts in the Neuromodulation sector. Collaborate with teams to build relationships, educate clients, and drive adoption...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by providing critical case support and training to healthcare professionals in interventional procedures, ensuring effective use of advanced medical devices while managing clinical st...
4 days ago
Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Central Jersey/Ocean County
$71K - $100K *
Support orthopedic surgeries by building clinical expertise and assisting surgeons in the operating room. Engage in pre-operative planning, case preparation, and real-time workflows to ensure safe and...
5 days ago
Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Central Jersey/Ocean County
$71K - $100K *
Engage in hands-on clinical support for robotic and manual orthopedic procedures, assisting surgeons in the operating room with planning, setup, and real-time workflows to ensure optimal patient outco...
6 days ago
$71K - $97K *
Advance your career by providing essential case management services to adults in the community. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and support for members in the Family...
1 week ago
$71K - $97K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community health by providing comprehensive care management services to adults. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective s...
2 weeks ago
$71K - $97K *
Engage with community members as an RN Care Manager, providing comprehensive case management and support. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and monitor health outcome...
2 weeks ago
$71K - $97K *
Join our team to provide essential case management services to adults in the community, ensuring quality care and support through home visits and interdisciplinary collaboration, while monitoring heal...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Informatics Specialist
$102K - $133K *
Unlock potential by optimizing clinical systems and driving informatics initiatives. This role combines strategy with hands-on support across EHR applications, fostering collaboration to enhance workf...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
$101K - $124K *
Pioneer a transformative approach to community care by leading a team to enhance wellness and independence. Cultivate relationships, oversee therapy services, and drive quality improvements in a suppo...
Reposted 1 week ago
Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
$106K - $131K *
Champion high-quality care delivery by leading a dedicated team, fostering relationships, and enhancing resident engagement through an integrated model of therapy and wellness, while ensuring seamless...
2 weeks ago
Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
$102K - $127K *
Reimagine community care as a Clinic Director, leading teams to deliver high-quality therapy services while fostering relationships that enhance resident engagement and well-being. Shape the future of...
3 weeks ago
RN Professional Development Specialist Transplant and Nephrology Hemodialysis
$80K - $95K *
Innovate professional development in nursing by designing and evaluating educational programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance competencies and patient outcomes, while leading initiatives tha...
1 week ago
$62K - $104K *
Manage patient care delivery and coordinate with a dedicated medical team. Provide exceptional service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate medication administration while maintaining high s...
Reposted 1 week ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Documentation Specialist
$83K - $112K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical documentation quality and completeness. Leverage your nursing expertise to collaborate with providers and coding staff, ensuring accurate reimburseme...
1 week ago
Cath/Intervention Specialist - Rad Tech
$71K - $98K *
Join a dynamic cardiovascular team delivering exceptional clinical care across various specialties, including cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology. Collaborate with physicians and ensu...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion patient care excellence by leading a diverse healthcare team, ensuring quality improvement, safety, and effective resource management while fostering professional development and collaboratio...
Today
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Inpatient Mental Health
$95K - $115K *
Advance patient care as an Inpatient Mental Health Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner, providing expert pharmacotherapy and medication management in a collaborative healthcare environment, ensuring optima...
Today
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Inpatient Mental Health
$95K - $115K *
Innovate patient care by providing advanced mental health pharmacotherapy as an independent practitioner. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize medication management and enhance patient outcom...
Yesterday
$70K - $95K *
Transform patient care by leading clinical activities in a Wound Care Center. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance healing outcomes, ensure quality improvement, and provide staff development w...
2 weeks ago
$78K - $106K *
Join a dynamic team to coordinate clinical activities in a Wound Care Center, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective case management, staff oversight, and collaboration with healthcare pr...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as a Nurse Supervisor, overseeing clinical operations and ensuring high-quality care in a growing home health program. This role offers leadership opportunities and the chance to i...
1 week ago
What is a Clinical Specialist?
A Clinical Specialist is a professional who applies clinical or technical expertise to support healthcare providers, patients, or customers. The role may involve education, product implementation, procedure support, troubleshooting, or guidance on clinical workflows.
What qualifications do Clinical Specialist jobs require?
Requirements vary by specialty. Employers may look for a relevant degree or clinical license, healthcare experience, knowledge of a specific device or therapy, and strong communication and training skills. Check each job listing for its required credentials.
Do Clinical Specialists need a healthcare license?
Some positions require an active clinical license, while others accept candidates with relevant scientific, technical, or industry experience. Licensing requirements depend on the role, employer, and the work performed.
How much do Clinical Specialists earn?
Pay varies based on specialty, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for compensation details.
Where do Clinical Specialists work?
Clinical Specialists work for healthcare providers, medical device and diagnostics companies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations, and health technology firms. Some roles are field-based and involve travel to customer sites or healthcare facilities.