Medical Science Liaison - Breast Oncology

Summary

Join Natera as a Medical Science Liaison – Breast Oncology (MSL) and become a key field-based scientific resource, engaging with clinicians, academic institutions, and professional organizations. You will facilitate the exchange of scientific information, build key relationships, and raise awareness of Natera’s oncology products. The position requires extensive travel (over 60%) across the West Coast. Responsibilities include providing scientific presentations, serving as a medical resource for internal teams, managing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), collaborating with lab operations, representing Natera at conferences, and contributing to medical materials. A Master's degree is required, and an advanced scientific/healthcare degree is preferred. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, free testing for employees and their families, fertility care benefits, and more.

Requirements

• Healthcare professionals with relevant scientific knowledge and/or clinical training in breast oncology will be considered
• Advanced scientific/healthcare degree preferred (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., D.N.P.); Master’s degree required
• Must reside within the assigned/advertised territory
• Outgoing and confident demeanor; persuasive communicator and independent thinker
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with both internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D) and external customers
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Strategic mindset contributing to product, departmental, and organizational planning
• Adaptable and able to adjust to shifting strategies or operational needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and present complex scientific data
• Completion of required training (HIPAA/PHI, general compliance, security) within the first 30 days of hire is mandatory
• Ongoing compliance with all Natera training requirements is required

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and/or clinical presentations on data that support Natera’s oncology products in Breast Oncology
• Serve as a medical and scientific resource for Natera’s US/International Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and BioPharma teams
• Establish, maintain, and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) , healthcare providers, and customers in the breast oncology space
• Collaborate with lab operations to provide additional clinical and scientific information regarding Natera’s breast oncology products
• Represent Natera at relevant scientific and clinical congresses and meetings
• Engage in continuous learning to maintain deep expertise in breast oncology and molecular diagnostics
• Provide medical expertise in the creation of materials, communication tools, and publications to ensure scientific accuracy
• Support and coordinate ongoing clinical trial and research initiatives at academic institutions and study sites
• Meet assigned metrics and complete documentation and tracking of field visits, insights, and research opportunities
• Travel extensively (>60%) as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Prior MSL experience preferred, but not required

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!