Medical Science Liaison
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
Territory: Southwest (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico)
Natera is a clinical genetic testing company specializing in non-invasive, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing. We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for our Oncology portfolio to primarily support Signatera, our personalized, tumor-informed minimal residual disease (MRD) test. In this field-based role, you will serve as a scientific expert responsible for engaging healthcare providers, sharing peer-reviewed clinical data, and delivering accurate information that proactively informs disease management.
The MSL operates with a high degree of ownership and urgency, delivering advanced genetic testing data that changes patient outcomes when timing and accuracy matter most. This role focuses on building strong scientific relationships, delivering clear and accurate clinical education, and bringing back actionable insights from the field to change the management of disease worldwide.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Execute against territory plans aligned to Medical Affairs priorities with speed and agility.
- 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.
- Maintain an expert understanding of oncology disease states, clinical data, and the evolving diagnostics landscape.
- Collaborate across teams with commercial and clinical functions to ensure organizational alignment for patient care while maintaining absolute scientific integrity.
- Ensure all field activities are strictly compliant with company policies and external healthcare regulations.