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United Health Centers

Associate Medical Director

Fresno, CA · On-site

$290K - $410K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

At the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer, the Associate Medical Director may represent the Clinic to external stakeholders acting as a liaison for UHC. Qualifications Current medical license to ...

Ami Network

Associate Medical Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$320 - $350/hr

North Hollywood, California - Direct Hire (Jul 7, 2026) Associate Medical Director - Primary Care $320K-$350K Base + Up to $27,500 Incentive + $10K Bilingual Bonus New leadership position reporting ...

Pediatric Associates

General Pediatrics Physician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pediatric Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practice in Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Medical Associates is comprised of 11 pediatric practices in Northern ...

Pediatric Associates

Outpatient Pediatrician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pediatric Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practice in Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Medical Associates is comprised of 11 pediatric practices in Northern ...

Pediatric Associates

General Pediatrics Physician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pediatric Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practice in Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Medical Associates is comprised of 11 pediatric practices in Northern ...

Pediatric Associates

Outpatient Pediatrician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pediatric Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practice in Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Medical Associates is comprised of 11 pediatric practices in Northern ...

Pediatric Associates

General Pediatrics Physician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pediatric Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practice in Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Medical Associates is comprised of 11 pediatric practices in Northern ...

Pediatric Associates

Outpatient Pediatrician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pediatric Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practice in Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Medical Associates is comprised of 11 pediatric practices in Northern ...

Pediatric Associates

General Pediatrics Physician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$265K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pediatric Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practice in Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Medical Associates is comprised of 11 pediatric practices in Northern ...

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How much do medical associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical associate in California is $57,674.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $68,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical associate?

Medical Associates are healthcare professionals who support physicians and other medical staff in delivering patient care. Their responsibilities often include taking patient histories, performing basic examinations, assisting with procedures, and managing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Medical Associates work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices, and play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective healthcare delivery. They may also help educate patients about treatments and follow-up care, contributing to overall patient well-being.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a medical associate, and how do they contribute to patient care?

As a Medical Associate, your daily responsibilities often include assisting physicians with patient assessments, updating medical records, coordinating laboratory tests, and communicating with patients about treatment plans. You may also help manage appointments and ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and up-to-date. By supporting clinical staff and facilitating smooth communication within the healthcare team, you play a key role in providing efficient and high-quality patient care. This collaborative environment helps you develop strong organizational and interpersonal skills while gaining valuable experience in healthcare settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Associate, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, patient care procedures, and administrative processes, usually backed by a relevant degree or certification such as a CMA or RMA. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, scheduling software, and basic laboratory equipment is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and compassionate communication help Medical Associates stand out in patient interactions and multitasking environments. These skills ensure efficient clinical operations, high-quality patient experiences, and compliance with healthcare standards.

What is the difference between Medical Associate vs Medical Assistant?

AspectMedical AssociateMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsVaries; often includes certification or associate degreeHigh school diploma; certification preferred
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, healthcare officesClinics, hospitals, outpatient facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient intake, administrative tasks, basic clinical dutiesVital signs, preparing patients, administrative support
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, clinics, hospitalsMedical offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals

Medical Associates and Medical Assistants often work in similar healthcare settings, but Medical Associates typically have more advanced training or certifications, allowing them to perform a broader range of clinical and administrative tasks. Medical Assistants usually focus on routine clinical and clerical duties under supervision. Both roles are essential in healthcare teams, but Medical Associates often have greater responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Medical Associate job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,674 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Associate Medical Director / Medical Director

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position

The Associate Medical Director/Medical Director will report to the head of cardiometabolic clinical development and will be instrumental in bringing important new therapies based on RNA interference to patients. This individual will work collaboratively with Arrowhead's scientific and clinical teams to take drugs from late clinical research to NDA filings and will initially focus on siRNA programs targeting cardiac and metabolic (lipids and obesity) indications. The Associate Medical Director will take hands on responsibility for designing and managing clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy, safety, dose selection and clinical pharmacology of product candidates. Candidates with the requisite experience may be considered for a Medical Director title.

This is a fulltime, onsite position based from Arrowhead's Corporate Headquarters in Pasadena, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Support the conceptualization and design, development, execution and communication of clinical studies across a variety of therapeutic areas
  • Act as a medical lead in a cross functional team that includes medical, scientific, clinical, safety, program management and regulatory staff
  • Effectively communicate protocols and other relevant information with clinical site investigators and staff
  • Interpret clinical trial data and communicate results clearly and accurately
  • Provide ongoing clinical monitoring for clinical trials including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance
  • Contribute to documents, including IRB submissions, protocols, study reports, publications and regulatory submissions – including anticipated upcoming NDA/MAA submission
  • Provide high level and complex scientific and clinical guidance to Clinical Trials Management, Biometrics, Global Drug Safety, Regulatory and Project Management staff to meet project deliverables and timelines
  • Identify key opinion leaders and participate in clinical advisory board meetings
  • Make scientific presentations at advisory boards, key scientific meetings and external committee meetings
  • Identify and evaluate medical need and clinical path for new applications of RNA interference for the treatment of disease
  • Monitor and understand new developments in RNA interference in industry and academia
  • Support in-licensing and out-licensing activities and partner relationships

Requirements

  • M.D. or MD / Ph.D. combined with research experience
  • Hands-on translational research experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company or in an academic setting
  • Demonstrated understanding of the drug development process and a strong desire to contribute to the development of meaningful therapeutics
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA regulations and guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Ability to effectively evaluate outside expert advice
  • Ability to clearly elucidate complex scientific and medical concepts via written and oral communication
  • Working independently and effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
  • Strong clinical/scientific/technical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people in diverse and different settings
  • Possesses sense of urgency; identifies challenges and problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions
  • Project management skills and focus on delivery of results

Preferred

  • Fellowship training (eg cardiology, endocrinology)
  • Research focused on lipids or obesity
California pay range
$260,000—$310,000 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.

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