Medical Director, Women’s Health - MFM
About the role
Medical Director, Women's Health - MFM
About the Role
Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to changing the lives of patients through earlier detection and personalized genetic insights. As the Medical Director for Women’s Health, you are a scientific ambassador and a critical pillar of our Medical Affairs team. You will bridge the gap between complex molecular science and clinical practice, developing high-level relationships with clinicians, researchers, and professional organizations to elevate the standard of reproductive care. This is a field-based leadership role for a clinical expert who thrives on translating data into clinical utility. You will lead the narrative for our Women’s Health portfolio—including NIPT and carrier screening—ensuring that our life-changing technology is integrated effectively into daily practice.
Primary Responsibilities
- Scientific Leadership: Represent Natera as a clinical expert before academic institutions, healthcare payers, and professional societies (e.g., ACOG, SMFM, ACMG).
- Clinical Education: Deliver high-impact scientific presentations on Natera’s reproductive genetic products, focusing on evidence-based utility and patient outcomes.
- Strategic Collaboration: Serve as the primary medical resource for R&D, Marketing, and Sales to drive the clinical strategy for the product pipeline.
- KOL Development: Identify and cultivate partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the obstetrics and genetics communities to advance the field of prenatal diagnostics.
- Clinical Oversight: Provide medical guidance on complex cases and non-standard lab results; develop and refine SOPs for medical escalations to ensure the highest quality of reporting.
- Content Governance: Review and approve medical education and marketing materials to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with clinical guidelines.
- Research & Publications: Contribute to the strategic direction of investigator-initiated trials and collaborate on the development of high-impact scientific manuscripts.
Qualifications
- Required: M.D. or equivalent medical degree.
- Preferred: Board certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) or Clinical Genetics (ABMGG).
- Expertise: Deep understanding of clinical genetics practice guidelines, cfDNA technology, and the evolving landscape of reproductive healthcare.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Knowledge & Skills
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to synthesize complex genomic data into actionable clinical strategies.
- Public Speaking: Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to convey sophisticated genetic concepts to diverse audiences clearly and accurately.
- Strategic Agility: Ability to think globally about market needs while executing precisely on local clinical support.
- Collaborative Mindset: A track record of working effectively across medical, commercial, and laboratory teams.
- Operational Excellence: Highly organized with a rigorous attention to detail and a commitment to meeting the highest standards of patient care.
- Requirement: Ability to travel up to 75% to engage with partners and attend key medical congresses.