Medical Science Liaison

Natera

2d • $137,400 - $171,700 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who engages healthcare providers, generates insights, and supports Medical Affairs priorities across Natera’s oncology portfolio, including personalized minimal residual disease (MRD) testing. The role builds scientific relationships, provides clear and accurate education, and brings actionable field insights back to the organization. The MSL owns an assigned territory and makes independent decisions while providing clinical data to help providers make informed decisions. The territory covers North Texas, Arkansas, and Omaha; the role is remote in the USA and requires the employee to live within the assigned territory.

The MSL supports Medical Affairs initiatives and clinical trial and research activities at academic institutions and study sites. The role requires extensive travel of over 60%, with duties that may also require working outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends. The position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, daily computer use, telephone communication, and reading printed material. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Required training in HIPAA/PHI privacy, general policies and procedures compliance, and security must be completed within the first 30 days of hire.

Requirements

• A master’s degree is required.
• Must live within the assigned territory.
• Clear communication and independent-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethic.
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions quickly and act with urgency without compromising quality.
• Strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental, and organizational plans and goals.
• Ability to adapt quickly when priorities shift and solve problems without waiting for structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced healthcare or scientific degree, such as Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or D.N.P.
• Diagnostic, IVD, or device experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders within a defined territory.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and clinically relevant education on Natera’s oncology products and data.
• Deliver 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 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 with Sales, Marketing, and R&D to move work forward.
• Maintain medical independence and strict compliance, keeping the patient at the center of the work.
• Support and coordinate clinical trial and research initiatives at academic institutions and study sites.
• Meet assigned metrics and complete appropriate documentation and tracking of field visits, insights, and research opportunities.
• Travel extensively, over 60%, as required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time