Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease

Natera

1d•$151,100 - $188,900•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Rare Disease is a field-based scientific expert and key resource for clinicians, academic institutions, and professional organizations in the Rare Disease community. The MSL builds relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), leads scientific exchange on Natera's Rare Disease test, and shares field insights with Rare Disease leadership. The role collaborates with Rare Disease Sales, Marketing, and Medical teams to help bring the test to more patients, and operates with a high degree of autonomy. It reports to the Director of MSLs, Rare Disease. The position is remote-first and field-based, with work performed from a home office and at customer sites such as clinics, academic institutions, and professional meetings. Travel is required, with an anticipated travel level of 70%. The role may require work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Master's degree, or a doctorate (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, or DNP), in a clinical or scientific field, with relevant knowledge of Rare Disease.
Knowledge of Rare Disease and relevant clinical sciences, with the ability to explain clinical laboratory test data to clinicians.
Proficiency with user databases, Google Sheets, and Salesforce, including systems that contain PHI.
Working knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and medical compliance standards.
Scientific writing and data analysis skills.
Ability to work independently with autonomy and manage priorities in a field-based role.
Persuasive communication skills and an outgoing, confident demeanor.
Ability to collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Medical teams and build credibility with clinicians and KOLs.
Must pass a post-offer criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an MSL or in another field-based role.
Experience with the introduction of new clinical laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and clinical presentations on Natera products, focusing on Rare Disease, and respond to customer requests for information about marketed and developing products.
Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with KOLs in the Rare Disease community and other relevant healthcare professionals.
Capture insights on clinical practice, unmet needs, and market dynamics, and share them with Rare Disease leadership.
Serve as a medical and scientific resource for Natera Sales and Marketing teams.
Collaborate with Marketing to develop educational materials for healthcare providers and patients.
Participate in clinical research, data analysis, and scientific writing.
Work with PHI in paper and electronic form and complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, policy, procedure, and security training within the first 30 days of hire, maintaining current Natera training requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.