Associate Medical Director, Oncology – Genitourinary Focus
Natera
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $171,400 - $214,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Partner with the Medical Director, Oncology to develop and execute clinical strategies supporting Natera’s molecular diagnostic tools for GU cancers, including minimal residual disease (MRD) and ctDNA-based monitoring.
- Lead the design and implementation of clinical studies and treatment protocols that integrate Natera’s technology into standard GU oncology care.
- Recruit and engage leading principal investigators (PIs) and clinical sites in GU oncology to participate in company-sponsored studies; manage study timelines and budgets in collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations.
- Advise on product development for the GU oncology portfolio, identifying clinical unmet needs, new product opportunities, key product features, intended use, test report content, and minimum validation requirements.
- Provide post-launch medical affairs support, including interpretation of test results, clinical consultation for healthcare providers, and guidance on patient counseling (pre- and post-test).
- Lead medical education initiatives, including external training, launch planning, and the creation of scientific and clinical materials specific to GU malignancies.
- Identify and recruit Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in GU oncology to serve on advisory boards and contribute to strategic planning.
- Support the publication strategy by collaborating with Scientific Communications on manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations in GU oncology.
- Contribute to regulatory strategy by providing medical input into submissions related to GU cancer diagnostic products.
- Represent Natera’s medical voice externally through public relations, industry panels, advisory boards, and medical conferences, with a focus on GU oncology.
Requirements
- M.D. required (board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology)
- Fellowship training in Medical Oncology with a clinical focus in Genitourinary (GU) cancers
- At least 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience in GU oncology (prostate, bladder, kidney, etc.)
- Deep knowledge of treatment paradigms, clinical guidelines, and diagnostic workflows in GU cancers
- Minimum 3 years of clinical trial experience in academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical settings
- At least 2 years in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development roles with a track record of success in oncology
- Willingness to travel >30% (primarily U.S.-based, with occasional international travel)
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
- Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
- We also offer a generous employee referral program!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical strategiesclinical studies designtreatment protocolsproduct developmentmedical affairs supportclinical consultationmedical education initiativesregulatory strategyclinical trial experiencediagnostic workflows
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic planningengagementadvisory skillstrainingconsultationpublic relationstime management
Certifications
M.D.board-certified in Medical Oncologyboard-eligible in Medical Oncology