VP, Medical Affairs

Summary

Join Natera as the Vice President, Oncology Medical Director, a strategic leadership role overseeing Medical Affairs for the Oncology Business Unit. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will lead a team, collaborate with other departments, and act as a scientific ambassador. Responsibilities include driving medical strategy, shaping clinical trial designs, building key stakeholder relationships, and advocating for Natera's oncology diagnostics. This field-based position requires travel to engage with clinicians and researchers. You will also collaborate on product and study development, engage pharmaceutical companies, and provide medical input for regulatory submissions. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, along with in-depth oncology diagnostics knowledge and clinical trial expertise.

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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program