Vice President, Oncology Medical Director
Location: Remote (with up to 40% travel)
Position Summary
Natera is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as Vice President, Oncology Medical, leading the Medical Affairs activities for our Oncology Business Unit. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will oversee a team of Medical Directors and collaborate with the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) team, with the Genetic Counselors (GCs) team and Clinical Trial Operations staff.
The VP will act as a scientific ambassador for the Oncology Business Unit, driving medical strategy, shaping clinical trial designs, and building relationships with key stakeholders in oncology. This role is field-based and requires travel within the assigned territory to engage with clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
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Team Leadership & Development:
- Build and manage a world-class Medical Affairs department to achieve corporate objectives.
- Lead a team responsible for delivering scientific and clinical presentations for Natera’s oncology portfolio.
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Clinical Oversight:
- Oversee study design, protocol development, patient enrollment, and publication strategies in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications teams.
- Ensure product quality and continuous improvement through collaboration with MSL teams.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
- Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinicians, and healthcare organizations.
- Advocate for Natera’s oncology diagnostics to medical societies for practice guideline integration.
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Product & Study Development:
- Collaborate on the design and implementation of treatment protocols incorporating Natera’s diagnostics.
- Meet clinical trial enrollment goals by recruiting industry-leading PIs and clinical sites in partnership with Clinical Trial Operations.
- Identify clinical unmet needs and new product opportunities to enhance Natera’s oncology offerings.
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Strategic Collaboration:
- Engage pharmaceutical companies to secure research collaborations using Natera diagnostics.
- Provide medical input for regulatory submissions and cross-functional projects.
General Requirements
- Adherence to HIPAA/PHI privacy, security, and compliance training.
- Regular use of PHI in paper and electronic forms to perform duties.
- Completion of all required Natera training within the first 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
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Education:
- M.D. with expertise in medical oncology, hematology/oncology, or surgical oncology.
- Strong knowledge of practice guidelines across various solid tumor types.
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Experience:
- 10+ years of clinical practice (post-fellowship) managing oncology patients.
- 10+ years of clinical trial experience in academia, biotech, or equivalent.
- 5+ years in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In-depth understanding of oncology diagnostics, including competitive technologies and their customer value propositions.
- Proven leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver persuasive presentations.
- Strong project management capabilities and multitasking skills.
- Expertise in clinical trial methodology, regulatory compliance, and statistical analysis.
- Ability to manage conflict and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Duties performed in a remote office setting, with extended periods of sitting/standing during virtual or in-person meetings.
- Travel required for client and stakeholder engagement (up to 40%).