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Posted 2 hours agoMedical Director, Oncology (Genitourinary Focus)
at Natera
United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of clinical studies and treatment protocols that integrate Natera’s technology into standard GU oncology care.
- Recruit and engage leading principal investigators (PIs) and clinical sites in GU oncology to participate in company-sponsored studies; manage study timelines and budgets in collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations.
- Advise on product development for the GU oncology portfolio, identifying clinical unmet needs, new product opportunities, key product features, intended use, test report content, and minimum validation requirements.
- Lead medical education initiatives, including external training, launch planning, and the creation of scientific and clinical materials specific to GU malignancies.
- Identify and recruit Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in GU oncology to serve on advisory boards and contribute to strategic planning.
- Support the publication strategy by collaborating with Scientific Communications on manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations in GU oncology.
Requirements
- This individual, under the oversight of a Senior Medical Director, will contribute to an evolving understanding of cancer biology while driving the adoption of transformational diagnostics into routine clinical practice.
- M.D. required (board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology preferred)
- Residency training in Radiation Oncology
- experience in GU cancers (prostate, bladder, kidney, etc.) as a primary treating radiation oncologist
- Deep knowledge of treatment paradigms, clinical guidelines, and diagnostic workflows in GU cancers
- experience in academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical settings
- Expertise in clinical trial design, regulatory/compliance frameworks, and biostatistics
- Strong understanding of evolving treatment landscapes in GU cancers (including targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and biomarker-driven approaches)
- Quick learner with the ability to critically assess Natera’s technology and competing platforms
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Experience with ctDNA, MRD, or liquid biopsy technologies
- Experience supporting product launches or diagnostic adoption in oncology #LI-TR1
- Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.
Experience
- At least 3 years of post-residency clinical
Benefits
- Compensation & Total Rewards
- This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
- This position is also eligible for additional compensation and
- benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including: •
- Annual performance incentive bonus •
- Long-term equity awards •
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) •
- Generous paid time off and company holidays •
- Compensation Range $243,800 — $304,700 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY
- 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.
- 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
Contact
- For more information, visit www.natera.com .
- 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.
Additional details
- The Medical Director, Genitourinary Oncology is a critical leadership role responsible for advancing clinical development, shaping medical strategy, contributing to foundational clinical evidence generation, and engaging external stakeholders in support of Natera’s molecular diagnostics in GU cancers (e.g., prostate, bladder, kidney, and other genitourinary malignancies).
- This role is ideal for a radiation oncologist with specialized expertise and interest in GU cancers who is excited to translate cutting-edge molecular diagnostics into clinical practice and shape the future of precision oncology at scale. Primary Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Senior Medical Director, Genitourinary Oncology to develop and execute clinical strategies supporting Natera’s molecular diagnostic tools for GU cancers, including minimal residual disease (MRD) and ctDNA-based monitoring.
- Provide post-launch medical affairs support, including interpretation of test results, clinical consultation for healthcare providers, and guidance on patient counseling (pre- and post-test).
- Serve as GU oncology expert for support of high-value engagement and events identified by Strategic Accounts, Area Sales and Marketing leaders, commercial or clinical leadership.
- Contribute to regulatory strategy by providing medical input into submissions related to GU cancer diagnostic products.
- Represent Natera’s medical voice externally through public relations, industry panels, advisory boards, and medical conferences, with a focus on GU oncology.
- Willingness to travel 40% (primarily U.S.-based, with occasional international travel) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical skills and scientific communication ability across varied audiences
- Strong project management skills; comfortable balancing multiple complex initiatives