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Gateway Recruiting

VP of Trade Compliance

Sunnyvale, CA

$147K - $197K/yr

Represent the company in industry groups addressing medical device trade issues. * Manage ... distribution. * Proactively advise executive leadership on trade risks affecting business ...

Strategic Employment

Account Executive

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$160K/yr

A growing medical device manufacturer is hiring a Sales Executive to own a multi-state western ... distributors. Term: Full Time/Permanent Hire Location: Remote - Ideally located in Southern ...

Strategic Employment

Account Executive

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$160K/yr

A growing medical device manufacturer is hiring a Sales Executive to own a multi-state western ... distributors. Term: Full Time/Permanent Hire Location: Remote - Ideally located in Southern ...

RESOLVEM USA

Medical Devices System Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge medical device companies, lead impactful ... You will act as the liaison between our distributed design and engineering teams and our customers.

RESOLVEM USA

Medical Devices System Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge medical device companies, lead impactful ... You will act as the liaison between our distributed design and engineering teams and our customers.

Three Point Solutions

Materials Clerk

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Medical Device Manufacturing Company Location: Menlo Park, CA 94025 Duration: 6 Months Shift: 1st ... Supports manufacturing and distribution through data tracking and material planning. Key ...

Three Point Solutions, Inc.

Materials Clerk

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Medical Device Manufacturing Company Location: Menlo Park, CA 94025 Duration: 6 Months Shift: 1st ... Supports manufacturing and distribution through data tracking and material planning. Key ...

Intuitive

VP Trade Compliance

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$147K - $198K/yr

Represent the company in industry groups addressing medical device trade issues. Manage ... and commercial distribution. Proactively advise executive leadership on trade risks affecting ...

Intuitive

VP Trade Compliance

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$147K - $198K/yr

Represent the company in industry groups addressing medical device trade issues. Manage ... and commercial distribution. Proactively advise executive leadership on trade risks affecting ...

Intuitive Surgical

VP Trade Compliance

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$147K - $198K/yr

Represent the company in industry groups addressing medical device trade issues. Manage ... and commercial distribution. Proactively advise executive leadership on trade risks affecting ...

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How much do medical device distributor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical device distributor in California is $49.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $58.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to become a medical device distributor?

To become a medical device distributor, you typically need to establish relationships with manufacturers, obtain necessary licenses and certifications, and understand healthcare regulations. Developing industry knowledge, sales skills, and a network within the medical field can also improve success. Some distributors pursue training or certifications related to medical devices to enhance credibility.

What are some common challenges faced by medical device distributors in managing client relationships?

Medical device distributors often face challenges such as balancing the needs of multiple clients, ensuring timely product deliveries, and staying up to date with regulatory standards. Building trust with healthcare providers requires strong communication skills and the ability to offer technical support and training on new devices. Additionally, distributors must be adaptable to changing product lines and healthcare regulations, which can impact their daily operations and client expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical device distributor?

To thrive as a Medical Device Distributor, you need strong knowledge of medical products, sales expertise, and a background in healthcare or business, often supported by a bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with CRM software, inventory management systems, and regulatory compliance (such as FDA requirements) is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation ability, and a customer-focused mindset help build lasting relationships with healthcare providers. These attributes are vital for effectively promoting products, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving sales targets in a competitive industry.

What is a medical device distributor?

Medical device distributors are companies or individuals that act as intermediaries between medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers, such as hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. They are responsible for marketing, selling, and delivering medical devices, ensuring that healthcare providers have access to the latest products and technologies. Distributors may also offer support services, including product training, technical assistance, and inventory management. Their role is crucial in making sure medical devices reach the end users efficiently and comply with regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Medical Device Distributor vs Medical Equipment Sales Representative?

AspectMedical Device DistributorMedical Equipment Sales Representative
CredentialsMay require business licenses, certifications in medical devicesOften needs sales certifications, industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, distribution centers, supplier officesHospitals, clinics, client offices
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, distributors, supply chain companiesMedical device companies, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentLogistics, distribution, supply chain rolesSales, client relations, product promotion

While both roles involve working with medical devices, a Medical Device Distributor primarily handles the logistics, warehousing, and distribution of medical products. In contrast, a Medical Equipment Sales Representative focuses on promoting and selling medical devices directly to healthcare providers. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

How much do medical device distributors make?

Medical device distributors typically earn between $50,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and sales performance. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced professionals with strong sales skills can earn higher commissions and bonuses.
What cities in California are hiring for Medical Device Distributor jobs? Cities in California with the most Medical Device Distributor job openings:
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Infographic showing various Medical Device Distributor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,304 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Manager, Quality Assurance

Triple Ring Technologies

Newark, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Triple Ring Technologies, Inc. offers a unique environment for talented individuals interested in undertaking varied technical challenges, primarily in medical device and life science industries. Headquartered in Newark, CA, we are an innovative research and development company that partners with clients to deliver complex technical solutions. Our highly interdisciplinary team includes senior professionals from industry, finance, and academia, with extensive experience in medical device, life science, clean tech, security, and industrial technologies. We rely upon each other for technical excellence, real-world engineering and commercial wisdom. Learn more at www.tripleringtech.com.
Job Summary
The Manager of Quality Assurance will maintain and lead the implementation of Triple Ring's Quality Management System (QMS) for client projects. He/she will work collaboratively with project leadership and other team members to develop, coordinate, and own the QMS elements of a project. These will include all applicable QMS deliverables related to product planning, design and development of hardware, software, and AI/ML-enabled systems, engineering builds, clinical builds, and transfer to manufacturing.
Responsibilities
  • Provide project teams with the guidance necessary to maintain a high level of ISO13485:2016 QMS compliance, with specific focus on hardware, software and system design assurance activities.
  • Ensure that medical device design project quality planning is consistent with project objectives and delivers a Quality Management Responsibilities Plan for individual projects as needed
  • Ensure that medical device design project quality activities are efficient and effective and performed in a proactive manner
  • Oversee the generation and maintenance of quality records that are consistent with Triple Ring's QMS
  • Ensure that quality records are maintained in a state of readiness for external audits and regulatory inspections
  • Maintain and regularly update Triple Ring's library of applicable technical, quality, and risk management standards
  • Maintain Triple Ring's ISO13485:2016 certification, including managing and conducting internal audits
  • Develop SOPs, work instructions, guidance documents and templates to drive compliance and to facilitate dissemination of best practices related to ISO13485:2016 quality management systems
  • Support and manage ISO13485:2016QMS related training and professional development for Triple Ring scientific and technical staff
  • Own the Management Review process, managing and reporting project and operational quality metrics to management
  • Provide input to quality-related planning to meet short and long term business goals
  • Provide management with objective evaluation of overall quality performance and guidance for implementation of improvements
  • Actively participate in developing and deploying effective continuous improvement of Triple Ring's quality management processes
  • Serve as the ISO13485:2016 QMS Management Representative, interfacing with the ISO Registrar and with Regulatory Agencies as necessary
  • Manage Triple Ring's Document Control function and related personnel

Education, Experience, and Skills
  • Expert in medical device design assurance activities, including design controls, risk management, software development lifecycle, design reviews, design transfer and medical device regulatory submissions.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience personally executing and reviewing design assurance deliverables-design controls, Design History File (DHF) and requirements traceability, risk management, and verification and validation (V&V)-for hardware, software, and AI/ML-enabled medical devices; this is a hands-on technical role, not an oversight- or audit-only function.
  • Minimum requirements are a BA/BS degree or equivalent in a Life Science, Engineering, or Physical Science with an advanced degree preferred
  • ISO 13485 - Lead Assessor Certification required. Other ASQ and RAPS Certifications are a plus (e.g., Certfifed Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Manager-Operational Excellence)
  • Experience hosting external audits and regulatory inspection as primary audit guide a must.
  • Strong understanding and application of the following medical device standards is required.
    • ISO 13485:2016,
    • ISO14971:2019,
    • ISO/IEC62304:2006,
    • IEC60601-1/IEC61010
  • In-depth knowledge of current regulatory expectations, quality and compliance processes, operations and strategy related to medical device development lifecycle, from ideation to commercial distribution.
  • Previous experience collaborating with medical device submission, such as US FDA 510(K) and PMA is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of interpretation and application of 21CFR820 QMSR. Understanding of EU-MDR and other MDSAP OUS regions a plus.
  • Working understanding of GCP clinical investigation and validation activities.
  • Minimum three (3) years of active medical device quality engineering or design assurance background, with additional 2 years of quality leadership experience;
  • Strong Experience in design, manufacturing, process validation for medical devices or other technically complex or regulated products
  • Working knowledge of engineering design and build practices
  • Working knowledge of basic assembly and manufacturing processes
  • Progressive QA/QC leadership experience, including "hands-on" detailed quality systems development and experience managing implementation of quality functions and related personnel
  • Demonstrated leadership of design assurance across concurrent hardware, software, and AI/ML workstreams within a single device program, including setting strategy and reviewing deliverables produced by project engineers
  • Experience implementing electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) and other relevant computer system validation (CSV) /computer system assurance (CSA) activities.
  • Comfortable with electronic documentation/records systems (e.g., Windchill, Helix) and strong general office computing skills, including experience with creating Microsoft Office templates and using AI Tools.

Desired skills:
  • Hands-on experience standing up or maturing design assurance for AI/ML-enabled SaMD, including dataset and data-provenance controls, model verification and validation, and ongoing algorithm performance monitoring
  • Experience defining and executing software and algorithm verification and validation (V&V) strategy traceable to design inputs, hazard analysis, and risk controls, including IEC 62304 software safety classification
  • IEC 81001-5-1 (health software security) and AI/ML governance frameworks-FDA Good Machine Learning Practice (GMLP), AAMI CR34971/TR34971, and ISO/IEC 42001-a plus
  • Previous direct medical device submission responsibility as primary sponsor is a plus

Our benefit program includes: flexible time off, paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, bonus, equity, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
The annual salary range for jobs which are performed in US, California is $125,000 to $150,000. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and work location.
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which requires working onsite a minimum of 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and 1-day of your choice. In certain circumstances the hybrid work model may change to accommodate business needs.
Triple Ring Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Triple Ring Technologies complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please email staffing@tripleringtech.com.

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