Medical Science Liaison - Oncology, Chicago/Lake Michigan Region

Natera, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison - Oncology to engage with clinicians and academic institutions in the Chicago/Lake Michigan region. The role involves providing scientific presentations, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and requires an advanced degree. Offering remote work flexibility with a competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $170,000 USD depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

401k

Maternity/paternity leave

Free testing for employees and family

Qualifications

• Must live within assigned territory.
• MSL experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in establishing relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clinicians and academic institutions.
• Provide scientific presentations on oncology products.
• Maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders.

Skills

Outgoing and confident demeanor

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and remotely

Demonstrates problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D., Pharm.D, M.D., or D.N.P. preferred

Job description

Medical Science Liaison - Oncology, Chicago/Lake Michigan Region

US Remote

Position Summary:
The Medical Science Liaison – Oncology serves as a key field-based scientific resource engaging clinicians, academic institutions, and professional organizations to support Natera’s oncology products. The MSL facilitates the exchange of scientific information, builds key relationships, and drives awareness of Natera’s evolving portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and/or clinical presentations on data that support Natera’s Oncology products across histologies.
• Serve as a medical and scientific resource for the Natera US/International Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Bio Pharma teams.
• Establish, maintain, and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Providers, and Customers in multiple histologies as pertains to Natera’s Oncology products and the field of Oncology.
• Collaborate with lab operations to provide additional healthcare provider information regarding Natera products.
• Represent Natera at scientific and clinical congress meetings.
• Engage in continuous learning to maintain scientific and clinical expertise.
• Provide medical expertise for the creation of materials, communication tools, and publications to ensure medical accuracy.
• Support and coordinate clinical trial and research initiatives at academic institutions and study sites.
• Travel extensively (over 60%) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced healthcare/scientific degree preferred (Ph.D., Pharm.D, M.D., D.N.P.), (Master’s degree required)
• MSL experience preferred, but not required
• Must live within assigned/advertised territory

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outgoing and confident demeanor, independent thinker, and persuasive communicator
• Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholder functions (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D) and external customers
• Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic
• Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Employs strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental, and organizational plans and goals
• Demonstrates flexibility and capacity to adjust to change and adapt to unexpected tasks, issues, changes in strategy, or department needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This is a remote position; frequent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Daily use of a computer is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking long distances. Ability to travel is required.
• Use of a computer keyboard, telephone, and reading printed material required.
• Duties may require working outside normal hours (evenings and weekends).
• HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training within the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain current status on Natera training requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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

$145,000 - $170,000 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 - Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents. Includes fertility care benefits and free testing for employees and immediate family. Other benefits include maternity/paternity leave, 401k, commuter benefits, and an employee referral program.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to 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.

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