Vice President, Oncology Medical

Natera, Inc.; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 284,000 - 356,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader as Vice President, Oncology Medical Director. This pivotal role involves overseeing the Medical Affairs activities for the Oncology Business Unit, driving medical strategy, and collaborating with a dedicated team. The successful candidate will engage with clinicians and researchers, advocate for innovative diagnostics, and ensure the highest standards in clinical trial design. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the oncology field while working in a dynamic and supportive environment that values collaboration and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401k benefits

Free testing for employees and families

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Generous employee referral program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in clinical practice managing oncology patients.
• 5+ years in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a world-class Medical Affairs department to meet corporate goals.
• Establish relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology Expertise

Communication Skills

Project Management

Clinical Trial Methodology

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

M.D. in Medical Oncology

Job description

Vice President, Oncology Medical Director
Location: Remote (with up to 40% travel)

Position Summary
Natera is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as Vice President, Oncology Medical, leading the Medical Affairs activities for our Oncology Business Unit. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will oversee a team of Medical Directors and collaborate with the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) team, with the Genetic Counselors (GCs) team and Clinical Trial Operations staff.

The VP will act as a scientific ambassador for the Oncology Business Unit, driving medical strategy, shaping clinical trial designs, and building relationships with key stakeholders in oncology. This role is field-based and requires travel within the assigned territory to engage with clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and manage a world-class Medical Affairs department to achieve corporate objectives.
• Lead a team responsible for delivering scientific and clinical presentations for Natera’s oncology portfolio.

Clinical Oversight:

• Oversee study design, protocol development, patient enrollment, and publication strategies in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications teams.
• Ensure product quality and continuous improvement through collaboration with MSL teams.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinicians, and healthcare organizations.
• Advocate for Natera’s oncology diagnostics to medical societies for practice guideline integration.

Product & Study Development:

• Collaborate on the design and implementation of treatment protocols incorporating Natera’s diagnostics.
• Meet clinical trial enrollment goals by recruiting industry-leading PIs and clinical sites in partnership with Clinical Trial Operations.
• Identify clinical unmet needs and new product opportunities to enhance Natera’s oncology offerings.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Engage pharmaceutical companies to secure research collaborations using Natera diagnostics.
• Provide medical input for regulatory submissions and cross-functional projects.

General Requirements

• Adherence to HIPAA/PHI privacy, security, and compliance training.
• Regular use of PHI in paper and electronic forms to perform duties.
• Completion of all required Natera training within the first 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education:

• M.D. with expertise in medical oncology, hematology/oncology, or surgical oncology.
• Strong knowledge of practice guidelines across various solid tumor types.

Experience:

• 10+ years of clinical practice (post-fellowship) managing oncology patients.
• 10+ years of clinical trial experience in academia, biotech, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of oncology diagnostics, including competitive technologies and their customer value propositions.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver persuasive presentations.
• Strong project management capabilities and multitasking skills.
• Expertise in clinical trial methodology, regulatory compliance, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to manage conflict and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties performed in a remote office setting, with extended periods of sitting/standing during virtual or in-person meetings.
• Travel required for client and stakeholder engagement (up to 40%).

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

$284,200 - $355,200 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!

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.

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