Clinical Oncology Specialist, Breast Oncology

Natera; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) for its Breast Oncology specialty team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This high-impact role involves accelerating the growth of Signatera, a cutting-edge ctDNA test, and requires frequent travel.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in breast oncology or surgical sales. Responsibilities include driving product adoption and building relationships with key opinion leaders in oncology.

Total compensation includes a competitive base salary of $195,000—$225,000 USD, along with benefits like free testing and a generous referral program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics preferred.
• Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and reimbursement landscape.
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration.
• Identify and engage KOLs and key accounts to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making.
• Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing relationships.

Skills

Breast oncology knowledge

Sales experience

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

LOCATION: The territory covers the Central region, including Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio, as well as Louisville, Kentucky.

We’re looking for a dynamic Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our newly established Breast Oncology specialty team. This is a high-impact, tumor-specific role focused on accelerating the adoption and growth of Signatera—our groundbreaking, first-in-class MRD ctDNA test. As a COS, you’ll act as a strategic field partner and a key representative of Natera Oncology, collaborating cross-functionally to engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) across integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and select community oncology practices.

Primary stakeholders include Breast Surgeons, Breast Radiologists, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Oncologists and Pathologists. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of the breast oncology space, strong clinical acumen, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems while fostering trusted, value-driven relationships.

We’re seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are driven by purpose, passion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence. Frequent travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration
• Identify and engage KOLs and key accounts to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making
• Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing relationshipsMaximize return on investment through consistent sales activity and cross-functional collaboration
• Deliver impactful clinical education to physicians and care teams
• Serve as a trusted resource in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Build deep understanding of Natera’s oncology solutions, internal processes, and competitor landscape
• Call on targeted physicians and practices to promote Natera’s oncology products and services
• Drive product adoption by influencing clinical decision-making at the provider and system level
• Monitor account performance and market trends; elevate issues and identify new opportunities
• Consistently conduct business in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics preferred
• Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and reimbursement landscape
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Proven leadership, business acumen, and strong communication skills
• Travel: ~75% (combination of road and air travel)

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strategic, forward-thinking, and data‑driven mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
• Strong clinical understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostics
• Comfortable navigating complex healthcare systems and engaging senior stakeholders.

Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions. In addition we offer a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

On‑target earnings (OTE) represent the total potential income an employee can earn by achieving 100% of their performance goals. It combines a base salary with commissions and serves as an estimated figure rather than a guaranteed amount, providing a guideline based on average performance outcomes.

On‑target earnings (OTE): $195,000—$225,000 USD

Competitive Benefits

Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, employees and their immediate families receive free testing and fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and additional offerings. A generous employee referral program is also provided.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.