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Associate Medical Director, Oncology (Genitourinary Focus)

Natera
21 days ago
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Remote Healthcare

 

The Associate Medical Director, Genitourinary Oncology is a critical leadership role responsible for advancing clinical development, shaping medical strategy, contributing to foundational clinical evidence generation, and engaging external stakeholders in support of Natera’s molecular diagnostics in GU cancers (e.g., prostate, bladder, kidney, and other genitourinary malignancies). This individual, under the oversight of a Senior Medical Director, will contribute to an evolving understanding of cancer biology while driving the adoption of transformational diagnostics into routine clinical practice.

This role is ideal for a radiation oncologist with deep expertise in GU cancers who is excited to translate cutting-edge molecular diagnostics into clinical practice and shape the future of precision oncology at scale.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Senior Medical Director, Genitourinary Oncology to develop and execute clinical strategies supporting Natera’s molecular diagnostic tools for GU cancers, including minimal residual disease (MRD) and ctDNA-based monitoring.
  • Lead the design and implementation of clinical studies and treatment protocols that integrate Natera’s technology into standard GU oncology care.
  • Recruit and engage leading principal investigators (PIs) and clinical sites in GU oncology to participate in company-sponsored studies; manage study timelines and budgets in collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations.
  • Advise on product development for the GU oncology portfolio, identifying clinical unmet needs, new product opportunities, key product features, intended use, test report content, and minimum validation requirements.
  • Provide post-launch medical affairs support, including interpretation of test results, clinical consultation for healthcare providers, and guidance on patient counseling (pre- and post-test).
  • Serve as GU oncology expert for support of high-value engagement and events identified by Strategic Accounts, Area Sales and Marketing leaders, commercial or clinical leadership.
  • Lead medical education initiatives, including external training, launch planning, and the creation of scientific and clinical materials specific to GU malignancies.
  • Identify and recruit Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in GU oncology to serve on advisory boards and contribute to strategic planning.
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