[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Natera logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/1c3a8032-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/natera.md)[Natera](https://jobicy.com/company/natera.md) # Associate Medical Director – Oncology (West Coast) Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/natera.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 180k–270k / yrDepartment[Healthcare & Medical](https://jobicy.com/categories/healthcare.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished19 Oct 2026Apply before18 Nov 2026Listing views41Application actions1Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. This field medical affairs role supports oncology providers across a West Coast regional territory while developing toward full Area Medical Director autonomy. The Associate Medical Director conducts scientific exchanges, educational programs, account engagement, and medical inquiry triage related to oncology diagnostics and MRD testing. It requires an MD or DO with oncology-related board certification or eligibility, clinical experience, and the ability to communicate clinical evidence to physician audiences. The role is remote within the United States but includes more than 50% regional travel for in-person customer and team engagements. Success depends on strong scientific credibility, disciplined CRM documentation, cross-functional coordination, and proactive insight generation. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe position requires physician-level oncology expertise, rapid command of molecular diagnostics evidence, and credible engagement with medical leaders. It also carries demanding field activity, travel, response-time expectations, and cross-functional accountability. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$225,000US market range (per year)$190k–$275k0$302.50k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer lists a USD 180,000–270,000 pay range. The yearly cadence is inferred from the range magnitude and the full-time US physician medical-affairs context, rather than explicitly stated. The estimated US annual market range for an associate-level oncology field medical affairs physician is USD 190,000–275,000. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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I would then explain MRD using the relevant validated evidence, clearly distinguishing clinical utility, performance characteristics, and any limitations. I would tailor the discussion to the patient's care pathway and provide appropriate approved resources for follow-up. Describe how you would handle a complex medical inquiry that requires an answer within 48 hours. I would document the inquiry promptly, clarify the specific question and urgency, and review approved scientific resources. If the question exceeds my scope or requires specialized input, I would triage it immediately to the appropriate Medical Director or medical information partner, maintain closed-loop communication, and record the outcome in CRM. How do you generate actionable insights from field interactions? I look for recurring barriers, unmet evidence needs, workflow challenges, and emerging trends across accounts. I separate individual anecdotes from patterns, document the context and potential impact, and translate the finding into a concise recommendation for medical affairs or cross-functional stakeholders. I would also follow up to determine whether the insight led to a useful action. What is your approach to maintaining scientific credibility while collaborating with commercial and MSL colleagues? I maintain a clear medical affairs role by grounding every external interaction in balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange and applicable compliance standards. I collaborate closely with commercial and MSL colleagues on account context and logistics while preserving appropriate boundaries around promotional activity. This enables a coordinated customer experience without compromising scientific integrity. How would you prioritize a territory with strategic accounts, field ride requirements, educational programs, and significant travel? I would create a quarterly territory plan based on account priority, clinical opportunity, program commitments, and travel efficiency. I would reserve time for required strategic account engagement and MSL ride days, while maintaining flexibility for escalated medical inquiries and emerging needs. Regular review with the Area Medical Director and MSL manager would keep the plan aligned with regional objectives. Opportunity details ## About this role. POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Area Medical Director (Associate AMD) is a physician contributor operating within a defined regional geography under the guidance of an Area Medical Director or Medical Affairs leadership. This role is designed for a clinically credentialed oncologist who is building field medical affairs expertise and developing the cross-functional, commercial, and scientific capabilities required for full AMD-level autonomy. The Associate AMD executes field engagement activities, supports MSL partnership, and delivers scientific education within established frameworks and account priorities. The role contributes to insight generation and escalation management, but does not yet carry independent ownership of area strategy or cross-functional leadership. This is a 50% field-based role requiring strong clinical foundations, a bias for action, and the capacity to develop rapidly in a high-autonomy environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MD-Level Field Engagement ● Execute 8–12 MD-level engagements per quarter within defined geography, with at least 50% in pre-identified top strategic community accounts. ● Maintain at least 3 field ride days per month alongside MSL counterparts, targeting accounts designated by area leadership. ● Establish contact with medical leads in assigned top accounts; engage 100% of flagged accounts within 10 business days of assignment. * Share responsibility for implementation and execution of “platinum-glove” provider engagement activities with area AMD lead. Scientific Communication and Education ● Attend, support, or present at regional educational programs as directed; develop toward independent program leadership over time. ● Complete annual recurrent speaker training; maintain working proficiency across assigned tumor histologies and the MRD diagnostic landscape. ● Document scientific exchange summaries and objection-handling themes in Salesforce following each engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration ● Participate in bi-weekly 1:1s with MSL manager and attend monthly MSL team meetings; support area planning sessions as directed. ● Respond to escalated area medical inquiries within 48 hours with 100% closed-loop documentation; triage complex inquiries to the AMD or histology-specific Medical Directors. ● Generate at least 2 actionable regional insights per quarter; contribute to quarterly written insight report submitted to AMD or manager. * Identify, triage and resolve operational issues coming from area accounts through cross-functional coordination and ownership. Clinical Development Support ● Identify and document field-driven evidence generation opportunities; escalate to AMD for evaluation and submission to histology lifecycle teams. ● Support AMD-led clinical trial concept development; participate in one histology-specific program identification per year. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required: ● M.D. or D.O. with board certification or active board eligibility in medical oncology, medical oncology/hematology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology or a directly related clinical specialty. ● Minimum 2–5 years of clinical practice or medical affairs experience following training (HM4 level; equivalent field experience accepted). ● Clinical knowledge across at least one or more tumor histologies and foundational understanding of molecular diagnostic testing in oncology. ● Demonstrated ability to communicate clinical data and engage physician audiences in a professional setting. Preferred: ● Prior medical affairs, MSL, or field-based clinical role in oncology diagnostics, pharma, or biotech. ● Familiarity with cfDNA-based testing, MRD assays, or molecular residual disease concepts. ● Experience presenting at scientific or clinical educational forums. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Technical: ● Clinical knowledge across oncology histologies relevant to the assigned geography; capacity to develop proficiency in Natera’s full product portfolio. ● Working proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM for documentation and compliance adherence. ● Ability to interpret and communicate clinical data and study results to physician audiences. Behavioral: ● Developing autonomy. Executes within defined parameters; proactively seeks guidance when needed and builds toward independent problem-solving. ● Bias for action. Does not wait to be directed on routine field activities; moves on assigned priorities without prompting. ● Scientific curiosity. Asks questions, reads the data, and actively builds proficiency across the MRD landscape and Natera product evidence. ● Cross-functional awareness. Understands how medical affairs, MSL, commercial, and marketing functions interrelate and engages accordingly. ● Clear communicator. Can simplify complex clinical concepts for diverse physician audiences and internal stakeholders. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a field-based role with approximately 50% of time spent in regional travel. The Associate AMD attends in-person customer meetings, educational programs, and internal team meetings, which may require extended hours and evening events. Remote home-office work constitutes the remaining time and requires reliable high-speed internet access. Physical demands are consistent with standard office and field-based activities. Travel required for this position: Yes ☒ Anticipated travel: >50% within Natera-defined area geography The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Remote USA $180,000—$270,000 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Benefits – Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program! For more information, visit [www.natera.com](http://www.natera.com/). Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. 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