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Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Regional Clinical Sales Specialist, Trauma (Oakland/Walnut Creek, CA) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Orthopaedics in Oakland, CA; Walnut Creek, CA. It is a full-time role in Healthcare & Life Sciences, asking for at least 2 years of experience, first listed on November 3. The advertised pay is $54,000–$87,400 a year. Johnson & Johnson has 99 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 2 Healthcare & Pharma openings in Oakland, CA today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $71,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Johnson & Johnson advertises $54,000 to $87,400 a year, a midpoint of $70,700 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 100% of the 68 healthcare & pharma jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $234,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 51 states. Most are in software & IT (18), healthcare & pharma (16) and sales & BD (12). The biggest locations are Raritan, NJ (17), New Brunswick, NJ (15) and West Chester, PA (13). 8% of them are remote, 5% are open to entry-level candidates and 58% show pay. We collect Johnson & Johnson's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
MedTech SalesJob Sub Function:
Inside Sales -- MedTech (No Commission)Job Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Oakland, California, United States, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesJob Description:
We are searching for the best talent for Regional Clinical Sales Specialist to support clients in the Oakland/Walnut Creek, CA territory.
About Orthopaedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world.
DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.
DePuy Synthes Trauma offers a comprehensive portfolio of trauma care solutions for the treatment of the most simple to the most complex trauma injuries using traditional and minimally invasive techniques.
The overall responsibilities of the Regional Clinical Sales Specialist position include advancing the Company’s sales of orthopedic surgical products by providing clinical and logistical expertise in hospitals and operating rooms - such as independent coverage of surgical cases, management of billing/purchase orders, logistics, and asset management. Works under close supervision by management and in close partnership with Sales Consultants. The Regional Clinical Sales Specialist will be assigned to support territories as needed throughout their assigned area and able to travel within the U.S. as necessary (frequent overnight and/or weekend) or to relocate to the geographic region assigned by the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently guide and assist surgeons in the operating room by providing clinical and technical support of orthopedic surgical cases.
Advance DPS sales by serving as sole Company representative to provide direct customer support by attending surgeries and assuring that the proper equipment is available and functioning.
Troubleshoot and apply independent judgment to respond to physician needs; address customer requests; effectively handle hospital billing, build / close purchase orders.
Share key customer, procedural and marketplace insights with other sales, clinical, marketing, and strategic account teams to improve on solutions / service levels and support sales growth. Prepare sales reports and documents as the need arises.
Provide Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department consultation.
Maintenance, tracking, and effective deployment of equipment and assets throughout assigned area ensuring product availability.
Ensure all promotional materials are maintained in a presentable manner. Ensure DePuy Synthes Services and offerings meet the highest quality standards.
Provide logistical support by moving instruments, implants, and equipment between sales representatives and hospitals.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or
Associate Degree or Medical Certification (CST, PT, etc.) + minimum of 2 years of professional experience or
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience or
Recently transitioned from Active Military Duty
Other:
Ability to travel within the U.S. as necessary (frequent overnight and/or weekend)
Residence in or ability to relocate to a geographic region assigned by the Company
The ability to work in a lab/operating room environment
A valid driver's license issued in the United States
Strong interpersonal communication, influencing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills required
Experienced in data analysis and have excellent problem-solving skills
Results orientation/Prioritization
Ability to work independently and autonomously
Ability to work in a complex organization and team structure
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and work in complex environments
Functional knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, basic knowledge of surgery
Strong technical product knowledge of surgical instruments, procedures, protocols, and solutions preferred
If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.
Here’s What You Can Expect
Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to complete a short-recorded video interview, giving you the chance to share more about yourself. If successful, a recruiter will also reach out by phone to walk you through the process and answer any questions.
Interviews with the team: If you move forward, you’ll meet with the hiring manager (and possibly others on the team) in one or two interview rounds, depending on the role.
Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard, so our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
At the end of the process, we’ll also invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPONA
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$54,000-$87,400Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Johnson & Johnson's official careers site on November 3, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Johnson & Johnson will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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