Clinical Oncology Specialist, Breast

Natera•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Natera is seeking a Clinical Oncology Specialist to join its newly established Breast Oncology specialty team and cover Northern Texas, ideally based in Dallas or Fort Worth. This tumor-specific field role is focused on accelerating adoption and growth of Signatera, Natera’s MRD ctDNA test. The specialist serves as a strategic field partner and representative of Natera Oncology, engaging key opinion leaders and accounts across integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and select community oncology practices. Key stakeholders include breast surgeons, breast radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and pathologists. The role requires strong clinical understanding of breast oncology, molecular diagnostics, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and develop trusted, value-driven relationships. The specialist promotes Natera’s oncology products and services, supports clinical decision-making and product adoption, and works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Frequent travel is required, approximately 75% by road and air, including overnight travel as needed. The first-year on-target earnings are $195,000–$225,000 USD. Total compensation includes a competitive base salary, uncapped quarterly commissions, a car allowance, and Restricted Stock Units. OTE is an estimate based on achieving 100% of performance goals and may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed; territory travel is approximately 75% by road and air.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
Strong clinical understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostics.
Ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and engage senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics.
Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and the reimbursement landscape.
Proven leadership and business acumen.
Strategic, forward-thinking, and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration.
Identify and engage key opinion leaders and key accounts to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making.
Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing relationships.
Maximize return on investment through consistent sales activity and cross-functional collaboration.
Deliver clinical education to physicians and care teams.
Serve as a trusted resource in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
Build a deep understanding of Natera’s oncology solutions, internal processes, and competitor landscape.
Call on targeted physicians and practices to promote Natera’s oncology products and services.
Drive product adoption by influencing clinical decision-making at the provider and system level.
Monitor account performance and market trends, escalate issues, and identify new opportunities.
Conduct business ethically, transparently, and professionally.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions.
Car allowance.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
Fertility care benefits.
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
401(k) benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Employee referral program.