Medical Director, GU Oncology

Natera; United States; Remote; USD 221,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director to lead oncology initiatives and drive the future of cancer care. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement clinical strategies for GU cancers, ensuring scientific integrity and clinical adoption of innovative testing solutions. You will represent the company at key medical conferences and advocate for advancements in oncology. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of cancer diagnostics within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Free testing for employees and families

401k benefits

Commuter benefits

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Generous employee referral program

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Oncology required.
• 5+ years of experience in oncology with clinical research background preferred.
• Strong knowledge in GU cancer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on clinical development of ctDNA-based diagnostics.
• Oversee medical education and communication for healthcare providers.
• Represent Natera at medical conferences and industry events.

Skills

GU Cancer-Specific Expertise

Oncology Knowledge

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Effective Communication

Project Management

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Board certification in Oncology

5+ years of experience in oncology

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Job Title: Medical Director, GU Oncology

Location: Remote with ~50% domestic and international travel

Position Summary

Shape the future of cancer care as a Medical Director, Oncology at Natera. In this strategic leadership role, you will provide medical expertise for Natera's oncology portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams across research, development, commercial, and medical affairs. You will ensure the scientific integrity and clinical adoption of our oncology testing solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clinical Development:
• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and other Medical Directors in Oncology on the clinical development of ctDNA-based diagnostics.
• Lead development and implementation of clinical strategies for Natera's oncology products, with a focus on GU cancers.
• Medical Education and Communication:
• Oversee medical education and scientific communication for healthcare providers on Natera's oncology offerings.
• Partner with the commercial team to develop and deliver compelling medical messages for Natera's oncology products.
• Representation and Advocacy:
• Represent Natera at medical conferences and industry events, in person and virtual.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence and intellectual curiosity within the oncology team.
• Research and Development:
• Collaborate with research and development teams on clinical trial design, data analysis, and publication.
  

Key Skill Sets / Responsibilities

• GU Cancer-Specific Expertise:
• Strong knowledge in GU (preferably bladder and kidney) cancers, with the ability to develop and implement strategies specific to GU oncology.
• Provide expert guidance and support on GU oncology cases and clinical trials.
• Comprehensive Oncology Knowledge:
• Ability to speak to all histologies and indications, ensuring broad expertise across the oncology spectrum.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in various cancer types and integrate this knowledge into Natera’s oncology products.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams including research, development, commercial, and medical affairs to drive the success of oncology initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the clinical relevance and adoption of Natera’s oncology solutions.
  

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Oncology (required).
• At least 5 years of experience in oncology (required), with a background in clinical research and development (preferred).
• Clinical experience and strong knowledge in GU cancer (preferred).
• Associate/full Medical Director designation commensurate with experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to quickly learn Natera’s technology and that of our competitors, understanding the strengths and limitations of each, and articulate strong customer value propositions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with strong persuasive abilities and quick thinking.
• Project management skills, with the ability to balance and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven team player, capable of participating as a member of a cross-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage conflict with poise.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, protocol development, regulatory and compliance requirements, statistics, and epidemiology is preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Duties are typically performed in an office setting.
• This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.
• Duties may occasionally require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).
  
  

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages 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. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Remote USA

$221,600—$277,000 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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