The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert responsible for engaging healthcare providers, generating insights, and supporting Medical Affairs priorities across Natera’s oncology portfolio, including our personalized minimal residual disease (MRD) testing. This role focuses on building strong scientific relationships, delivering clear and accurate education, and bringing back actionable insights from the field. You will own your territory, make decisions independently, and deliver clear clinical data to providers to help them make better-informed decisions.

Territory: North Texas, Arkansas, Omaha

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) within a defined territory.

• Deliver accurate, balanced, and clinically relevant education on Natera’s oncology products and data.

• Deliver on territory plans aligned to Medical Affairs priorities.

• Identify and communicate field insights, including treatment trends, unmet needs, and competitive dynamics.

• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in a timely, compliant, and scientifically rigorous manner.

• Support execution of Medical Affairs initiatives including advisory boards and medical education programs.

• Maintain a strong understanding of disease states, clinical data, and the evolving oncology landscape.

• Collaborate directly with Sales, Marketing, and R&D to move work forward without relying on rigid processes.

• Maintain medical independence and strict compliance, always keeping the patient at the center of your work.

• Support and coordinate clinical trial and research initiatives at academic institutions and study sites.

• Meet all metrics as assigned and complete appropriate documentation and tracking of field visits, insights, and research opportunities.

• Travel extensively (over 60%) as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced healthcare/scientific degree preferred (Ph.D., Pharm.D, M.D., D.N.P.). Master’s degree required.

• Diagnostic, IVD, or device experience preferred.

• Must live within the assigned territory.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear communicator and independent thinker.

• Ability to work remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic.

• Make evidence-based decisions quickly and operate with urgency to get meaningful products to clinicians without compromising quality.

• Use strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental, and organizational plans and goals.

• Adapt quickly when priorities shift and solve problems rather than waiting for structure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Remote position requiring frequent sitting, standing, walking, and daily computer use.

• Extensive travel required.

• Requires the ability to communicate over the telephone and read printed material.

• Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).

• Complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training, and security training within the first 30 days of hire.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.