Associate Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology

4. Associate Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology# Associate Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology## DescriptionAdvance patient care in gynecologic oncology as an Associate Medical Director at Natera. In this clinical leadership role, you will direct medical strategy and clinical development for our advanced cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and liquid biopsy portfolio, focusing on minimal residual disease (MRD) and recurrence monitoring for gynecologic malignancies (ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers). You will collaborate across research, development, commercial, and medical affairs teams to ensure the scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and clinical adoption of our molecular testing solutions.Primary Responsibilities:Clinical Development-Partner with the Sr. Medical Director, Oncology on the clinical development of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) molecular diagnostics and liquid biopsy assays for gynecologic cancers.-Direct the development and execution of clinical strategies and evidence-generation plans that demonstrate clinical utility in gynecologic oncology, including minimal residual disease (MRD) tracking, recurrence monitoring, treatment response assessment, and clinical trial enrichment.Medical Education and Communication-Oversee medical education and scientific communications for healthcare providers focused on gynecologic oncology, including tumor boards, webinars, and field medical enablement.-Partner with commercial and marketing teams to deliver clear, data-driven clinical evidence and educational materials to gynecologic oncology stakeholders, including gynecologic oncology surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, and advanced practice providers.Representation and Advocacy-Represent Natera at medical congresses and industry events, including SGO, ASCO, and ESMO, both in person and virtually.-Build and maintain relationships with external experts, clinical investigators, cooperative groups such as NRG/GOG, and professional societies within gynecologic oncology.-Maintain a standard of scientific rigor and data-driven urgency across the oncology organization.Research and Development-Collaborate with R&D, biostatistics, clinical operations, and HEOR on protocol development, endpoint selection, data analysis, data interpretation, peer-reviewed publications, and congress submissions in gynecologic oncology.-Support investigator-initiated research, real-world evidence generation, and clinical collaborations that advance the standard of care in gynecologic cancers.Key Skill Sets and Responsibilities:Gynecologic Oncology Expertise-Deep knowledge of gynecologic malignancies, including current treatment paradigms, molecular biomarkers such as HRD, MSI/Lynch, and HPV-related disease, and evolving clinical guidelines.-Provide expert medical guidance on gynecologic oncology clinical use cases, clinical trial design, and complex patient scenarios.Comprehensive Oncology Acumen-Ability to communicate credibly across solid tumor histologies and indications to support cross-portfolio initiatives.-Stay current on advances in oncology and translate data insights into product strategy, clinical evidence, and educational content.Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration-Work effectively with research, development, commercial, medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and legal partners to drive successful product launches and lifecycle management.-Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clinical relevance, health-system integration, and clinical adoption of Natera's oncology solutions.Qualifications:-M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Gynecologic Oncology, or Medical Oncology with a significant gynecologic oncology focus, is required.-Minimum 5 years of post-training experience in oncology with a strong background in clinical research and development; clinical diagnostics or biopharma industry experience is preferred.-At least 3 years of clinical trial experience in academia, biopharma, biotech, diagnostics, or an equivalent clinical research setting.-Title and level (Associate Medical Director or Medical Director) will be commensurate with experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-Ability to rapidly master Natera's core technologies and competitive landscape, communicating scientific data and clinical utility clearly to clinical and payer audiences.-Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional teams with a focus on ownership, execution, and rapid decision-making in a matrixed environment.-Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong presentation, scientific storytelling, and real-time problem-solving abilities.-Strong project leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.-Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, solve problems when structure does not exist, and resolve misalignments directly.-Working knowledge of clinical trial methodology, protocol development, regulatory and compliance frameworks, statistics, and epidemiology.Compensation & Total RewardsThis range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera's robust Total Rewards program, including:-Annual performance incentive bonus-Long-term equity awards-Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)-401(k) with company match-Generous paid time off and company holidays-Additional wellness and work-life benefitsCompensation Range$188,500 - $235,600 USDOUR OPPORTUNITY...Source: Jobicy ( #J-18808-Ljbffr Bazeta