Trying to get out of clinical care but overwhelmed by where to even look?

You’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear is, “Who’s actually hiring?” The truth is, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of companies actively hiring RNs, NPs, pharmacists, medical techs, and other healthcare professionals for roles with little to no patient care — you just need to know where to look and what titles to search.

This post breaks it down by industry, with real company names, sample job titles, and insider tips to help you get started.

1. Health Insurance Companies

Insurance companies are one of the most consistent employers of nurses, NPs, pharmacists, and social workers in non-clinical roles, many of which are fully remote.

Common Job Titles:

• Utilization Review Nurse

• Case Manager

• Medical Director (MD/DO)

• Clinical Quality Analyst

• Pharmacist Reviewer

• Risk Adjustment Coder

• Claims Reviewer

• Telephonic Triage Nurse

• Quality Improvement

• Medical Underwriter

• Prior Authorization

• Pharmacy Claims Specialist

• Pharmacy Medication Access Specialist

Companies That Frequently Hire:

• UnitedHealth Group / Optum

• Aetna / CVS Health

• Anthem (Elevance Health)

• Humana

• Cigna

• Molina Healthcare

• Centene

• Mutual of Omaha

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Tip: These jobs often require 1–3 years of recent clinical experience and may include productivity expectations.

2. Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies

These companies offer roles beyond sales — many of which involve education, safety, or clinical support — and often look for professionals with real-world patient experience.

Common Job Titles:

• Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

• Field Reimbursement Manager

• Nurse or Pharmacist Educator

• Drug Safety Associate

• Clinical Trial Liaison

• Medical Affairs Associate

• Case Manager

• Research and Development

• Regulatory Affairs

Companies to Explore:

• Amgen

• Genentech

• Gilead

• Takeda

• Pfizer

• Merck

• Johnson & Johnson

• Bristol Myers Squibb

• Sanofi

• Abbvie

• Roche

• AstraZeneca

• Novartis

• Novo Nordisk

• Eli Lilly

• GSK

Tip: Network with the reps in your territory. They get a bonus if they recommend you and you get hired, so they are motivated to help you!

3. Medical Device Companies

Device companies often hire healthcare professionals to educate and support clinicians using their products. This can include surgical support, training, or troubleshooting.

Common Job Titles:

• Clinical Specialist

• Field Clinical Representative

• Product Trainer

• Technical Support Nurse

• Clinical Application Specialist

• Clinical Sales Rep

• Product Quality Specialist

• Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

• Clinical Nurse Educator

Companies to Explore:

• Medtronic

• Stryker

• GE Healthcare

• Siemens Healthineers

• Boston Scientific

• Philips

• Abbott

• Becton Dickinson (BD)/ Bard

Tip: Look at the equipment you use every day in your department or unit, and check those companies’ job boards.

4. Health Tech & Digital Health Startups

Health tech is growing fast, and many startups value clinicians who can bridge the gap between technology and patient care.

Common Job Titles:

• Telehealth Nurse or NP

• Clinical Content Specialist

• Patient Experience Manager

• Quality & Compliance Analyst

• Product Manager (Clinical Background)

• Care Advocate

Companies to Explore:

• Teladoc

• One Medical

• Wheel

• Ro

• Hims & Hers

• Thirty Madison

• Included Health

• DispatchHealth

Tip: Use job boards like AngelList (now Wellfound), BuiltIn, and LinkedIn. Search for roles with terms like “clinical,” “remote,” or “telehealth.”

5. Government, Public Health & Research Institutions

Federal and state agencies hire for a wide range of non-bedside, population health, research, and program roles.

Common Job Titles:

• Public Health Advisor

• Program Analyst

• Research Nurse

• Epidemiologist or Epidemiology Nurse

• Health Policy Analyst

• Clinical Reviewer

• Occupational Health Nurse

• Health Educator

Organizations That Hire:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Indian Health Service (IHS)

• Your State and County Health Departments

Tip: Use USAJobs.gov for federal government jobs.

6. Contract Companies That Help You Get Experience

Not quite ready for a full-time industry job? Contract companies are a great way to build experience and break into pharma, device, or health tech roles.

Common Job Titles:

• Nurse Educator (Virtual or Field)

• Field Reimbursement Manager

• Clinical Support Specialist

• Telehealth Contractor

• Patient Access Specialist

• Clinical Sales Specialist

• Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

• Inside Sales Representatives

Companies to Explore:

• Amplity Health

• IQVIA

• Inizio Engage

• Syneos Health

• VMS BioMarketing/ Momentum Life Sciences

Tip: These roles are often project-based or per diem, but can lead to full-time industry roles and provide key experience on your résumé.

7. Contract Research Organizations (CROs)

CROs run clinical trials for pharma, biotech, and device companies, making them ideal for healthcare professionals interested in research, safety, or regulatory roles.

Common Job Titles:

• Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)

• Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

• Study Start-Up Associate

• Drug Safety Associate

• Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

• Clinical Project Manager

• Project Coordinator

• Advanced Practice Nurse

• Medical Director

Companies to Explore:

• Parexel

• PPD (Thermo Fisher)

• ICON (includes PRA)

• Medpace

• Worldwide Clinical Trials

Tip: If you have experience with charting, audits, or quality measures, you may already be qualified for CTA or regulatory roles.

8. Healthcare Informatics & Data Roles

Informatics combines your clinical knowledge with technology and systems thinking, making it an ideal pivot for analytical minds.

Common Job Titles:

• Clinical Informaticist

• Nurse Informaticist

• Pharmacy Informaticist

• Clinical Systems Analyst

• Health Information Analyst

• CDI Specialist

• EHR Implementation Trainer

Companies to Explore:

• Epic

• Cerner

• Meditech

• Innovaccer

• McKesson

• Your Local Hospitals & Health Systems

Tip: If you’ve been involved in workflow design, chart audits, EHR training, or documentation projects — that’s all informatics experience.

Final Thoughts: How to Search Smarter

You don’t have to doom scroll through thousands of job listings without direction. Try this:

• Use Boolean search: “nurse” AND “remote” AND “utilization” to narrow your search

• Set alerts on LinkedIn, Indeed, Workable, and Wellfound using keywords like: “clinical educator”, “field reimbursement”, “pharmacovigilance”, “MSL”, or “CDI specialist”

• Create a job tracker to track companies, contacts, and application status.

Want Help Pivoting?

If you’re trying to figure out what direction to take, or you’re feeling lost in the job titles, check out my other posts on:

• Job Spotlights

• Nurse Post Roundup

Good luck on your job search!

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