Medical Director - Skin/IO

The role

You will provide medical expertise and scientific leadership across Natera's oncology portfolio, focusing on melanoma, cutaneous malignancies, and immunotherapy. You will lead clinical strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and serve as a scientific spokesperson.

What you will do

• Lead clinical strategy and evidence generation for melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, and pan-tumor immunotherapy indications
• Partner with clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial teams
• Collaborate with key opinion leaders and academic investigators to validate ctDNA-based diagnostics
• Provide field-facing education to healthcare providers, payers, and advocacy organizations
• Identify and address barriers to adoption
• Serve as medical and scientific spokesperson for skin and immuno-oncology programs
• Develop educational resources and scientific training
• Provide scientific leadership during advisory boards, symposia, and investigator meetings
• Represent Natera at national and international oncology and immunotherapy conferences
• Collaborate on clinical trial design, data analysis, and publication strategy

Required qualifications

• MD. or D.O. degree
• Board certification in Medical Oncology
• Associate or full Medical Director designation commensurate with experience
• Ability to learn Natera's molecular testing technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with commercial, R&D, and clinical teams
• Understanding of immuno-oncology trial design, translational endpoints, and regulatory considerations
• Effective project management

Nice to have

• At least 5 years of experience in oncology, with clinical or research experience in melanoma, skin cancers, or immunotherapy
• Strong publication or clinical trial background in immuno-oncology or translational oncology research

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus
• Long-term equity awards
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life and disability plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Free testing for employees and immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• Commuter benefits

About the company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. The team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals.