Medical Science Liaison

• →Establish and maintain scientific relationships with oncology healthcare providers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) within a defined territory.
• →Deliver accurate, balanced, and clinically relevant education on Natera’s oncology molecular diagnostics and clinical data.
• →Drive territory strategy quickly and adapt as Medical Affairs priorities shift.
• →Identify and communicate field insights, including oncology treatment trends, unmet clinical needs, and competitive dynamics.
• →Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in a timely, compliant, and scientifically rigorous manner.
• →Support execution of Medical Affairs initiatives, including advisory boards and medical education programs.
• →Act as a subject matter expert on oncology disease states, clinical data, and the broader diagnostics market.
• →Partner closely with commercial and clinical teams to support patient care without compromising scientific truth.
• →Take personal accountability for doing things the right way, adhering strictly to healthcare regulations and internal standards.
• →Support and coordinate clinical trial and research initiatives at academic institutions and regional study sites.
• →Accurately track territory engagement and document actionable clinical insights.
• →Travel extensively (over 60%) across the territory for clinical engagement and conferences.

• Advanced healthcare or scientific degree preferred (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., D.N.P.), with a minimum of a Master's degree required.
• Prior Medical Affairs or MSL experience in oncology or molecular diagnostics preferred.
• Must reside within the assigned Northern California territory.
• Technical expertise and the research ability to clearly explain complex genetic testing data and clinical products to oncology specialists.
• Experience establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong team-oriented work ethic.
• Navigate ambiguity effectively and take the initiative to build structure and processes where none currently exist.
• Use clear, straightforward language to communicate clinical evidence effectively without heavy jargon.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the capacity to adjust quickly to unexpected clinical tasks or strategy shifts.
• High level of personal accountability, ownership, and sound scientific judgment.

• This is a remote, field-based position requiring daily use of a computer and the ability to travel extensively.
• Duties require flexibility around scheduling to support evening or weekend clinical meetings when necessary.
• Employees must complete required training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance, and security within the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain current status on all Natera organizational training requirements.

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.