Clinical Oncology Specialist, Cutaneous (N. Cal/PNW)

Natera; United States; On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Natera as a Clinical Oncology Specialist in Northern California/Pacific Northwest to drive the adoption of Signatera, an innovative MRD ctDNA test. This role emphasizes cultivating relationships with medical professionals and understanding the oncology landscape. With competitive compensation and benefits, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming cancer care.

Benefits

Car allowance

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Comprehensive benefits package

Free testing for employees and their families

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cutaneous, Surgical or molecular diagnostics preferred.
• Deep knowledge of oncology markets, precision medicine, and the reimbursement landscape.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth.
• Identify and engage KOLs to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making.
• Deliver impactful clinical education to physicians.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Clinical Acumen

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Clinical Oncology Specialist, Cutaneous (N. Cal/PNW)

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Lead Sales Recruiter @ Natera | Recruiting Field Sales Reps in Oncology, Women's Health and Organ Health

LOCATION: Northern California/Pacific Northwest

We’re looking for a driven Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our newly established Cutaneous 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 Medical Oncologists, Oncology Surgeons, and Pathologists. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of the skin cancer/cutaneous 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 relationships
• Maximize 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; escalate issues and identify new opportunities
• Consistently conduct business in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience with consistent success in Cutaneous, Surgical 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
  
  

Why Natera?

At Natera, we’re transforming the way cancer is detected and monitored. Join us and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team committed to improving patient outcomes in oncology.

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

The compensation package listed is for 1st year OTE, which are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. 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

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

What We Offer

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!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

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.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Software Development

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