Associate Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology

The role

You will direct medical strategy and clinical development for cell-free DNA and liquid biopsy portfolios. This role focuses on minimal residual disease and recurrence monitoring for gynecologic malignancies. You will collaborate across research, development, commercial, and medical affairs teams.

What you will do

• Partner on the clinical development of cfDNA molecular diagnostics and liquid biopsy assays.
• Direct the development and execution of clinical strategies and evidence-generation plans.
• Oversee medical education and scientific communications for healthcare providers.
• Partner with commercial and marketing teams to deliver clinical evidence and educational materials.
• Represent Natera at medical congresses and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with external experts and professional societies.
• Collaborate with R&D, biostatistics, clinical operations, and HEOR on protocols and data analysis.
• Support investigator-initiated research and real-world evidence generation.
• Provide expert medical guidance on clinical use cases and trial design.
• Work with cross-functional partners to drive product launches and lifecycle management.

Required qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Gynecologic Oncology, or Medical Oncology with a significant gynecologic oncology focus
• Minimum 5 years of post-training experience in oncology with a strong background in clinical research and development
• At least 3 years of clinical trial experience in academia, biopharma, biotech, diagnostics, or an equivalent clinical research setting
• Ability to master core technologies and communicate scientific data to clinical and payer audiences
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong project leadership and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of clinical trial methodology, protocol development, regulatory and compliance frameworks, statistics, and epidemiology

Nice to have

• clinical diagnostics or biopharma industry experience

Benefits

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

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, and software engineers.