Clinical Oncology Specialist, Breast Oncology

The territory is the North Central region and includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota. We’re looking for a dynamic Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our newly established Breast Oncology specialty team. This is a high-impact, tumor-specific role focused on accelerating the adoption and growth of Signatera—our groundbreaking, first-in-class MRD ctDNA test.

About the role

This is a high-impact, tumor-specific role focused on accelerating the adoption and growth of Signatera—our groundbreaking, first-in-class MRD ctDNA test. As a COS, you’ll act as a strategic field partner and a key representative of Natera Oncology, collaborating cross-functionally to engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) across integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and select community oncology practices. Primary stakeholders include Breast Surgeons, Breast Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, and Pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration
• Identify and engage KOLs 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 impactful clinical education to physicians and care teams
• Serve as a trusted resource in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Build 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
• Consistently conduct business in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics preferred
• Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and reimbursement landscape
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Proven leadership, business acumen, and strong communication skills

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strategic, forward-thinking, and data-driven mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
• Strong clinical understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostics
• Comfortable navigating complex healthcare systems and engaging senior stakeholders

Pay

Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions. In addition, we offer a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Schedule

On-target earnings (OTE) represent the total potential income an employee can earn by achieving 100% of their performance goals. It combines a base salary with commissions and serves as an estimated figure rather than a guaranteed amount, providing a guideline based on average performance outcomes. On-target earnings (OTE) $195,000—$225,000 USD.