Medical Director, Heart Transplant

Position Summary The Medical Director, Heart Transplant is a critical leadership role that dictates Natera’s success by influencing usage and confidence in molecular diagnostics into routine medical practice. This will initially be an individual contributor role with opportunity to build a team as the business grows. The job location can be remote with approximately 50% travel. Primary Responsibilities Lead design and implementation of new treatment protocols that incorporate Natera’s transplant-focused diagnostic products Recruit industry-leading PIs and clinical sites to participate in clinical studies, meeting budget and timeline requirements in collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations Advise on product development for our testing portfolio: identify clinical unmet needs, new product opportunities, critical product features, product intended use, design and content of test reports, minimum validation studies Medical Affairs post‑launch: clinical interpretation of test results, customer support for physicians, advise on pre‑and post‑test counseling for patients Drive medical education efforts to support successful launch and commercialization of our transplant product portfolio by teaching the community how to use the tests Recruit key opinion leaders (KOLs) for medical advisory board, participate as a leader in advisory meetings Support the publication strategy by crafting papers in collaboration with Scientific Communications Provide medical input into regulatory submissions Represent Natera’s medical voice in any public relations related to transplant Work with PHI on a regular basis in paper and electronic form, completing all required HIPAA/PHI, General Policies and Procedure Compliance, and security training prior to completing the first 30 days of hire Maintain a current status on Natera training requirements Qualifications Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree required At least 5 years of practice experience (post‑fellowship) in transplant cardiology, seeing and treating patients. Knowledge and facility with practice guidelines across different organ types strongly preferred. At least 3 years of clinical trial experience in academia, biotech industry, or equivalent At least 2 years’ experience in industry, Medical Affairs, or Clinical Development with a record of success in commercializing transplant products (therapeutics or diagnostics) preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, protocol development, regulatory and compliance requirements, statistics and epidemiology Ability to quickly learn Natera’s technology and that of competitors, understand the strengths and limitations of each, and articulate strong customer value propositions Skill and experience in building and managing a team Effective in both written and oral communications, with strong persuasive skills to debate and think fast on your feet Project management skills, with ability to balance and execute across multiple projects simultaneously Proven team player, with ability to participate as a member of a cross‑disciplinary team Ability to manage conflict with poise Physical Demands & Work Environment Duties are typically performed in an office setting. Requires use of a computer keyboard, telephone communication, and reading printed material. Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times. Travel Required Approximately 50% travel. Compensation Remote USA $221,600—$277,000 USD Our Opportunity 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. What We Offer 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. A generous employee referral program is also offered. For more information, visit EEO and Diversity Statement Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents: #J-18808-Ljbffr