Clinical Oncology Specialist, Head & Neck

natera

Chicago, IL · Chicago · United States

Posted Jul 21, 2026

Other
Oncology Sales

Job description

Lake Michigan Territory: Markets surrounding Lake Michigan, including Southwestern Michigan/Grand Rapids, Northwest Indiana, Northern Illinois/Chicago, and Eastern Wisconsin/Milwaukee and Green Bay.

Join Natera's Head & Neck Oncology histology team as a Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS). In this high-impact, field-based role, you will drive the adoption and growth of Signatera, Natera's personalized molecular residual disease (MRD) ctDNA assay, helping clinicians monitor cancer and inform treatment decisions throughout the patient journey.

As a trusted clinical and commercial partner, you will build strategic relationships with key stakeholders across academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, hospital systems, and community oncology practices. You will collaborate cross-functionally to expand access to Signatera while partnering with Radiation Oncologists, ENT/Otolaryngology physicians, Head & Neck Surgeons, Medical Oncologists, Pathologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.

We are looking for a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop expertise in Natera's oncology portfolio, clinical data, reimbursement landscape, competitive positioning, and internal processes.
Identify and develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic medical centers, hospital systems, and community oncology practices to drive adoption of Natera's oncology portfolio.
Engage H&N oncologists and other healthcare professionals through consultative, clinical discussions that support the adoption of Natera's oncology diagnostics.
Develop and execute strategic territory plans to identify growth opportunities and influence key clinical and administrative stakeholders.
Achieve sales objectives and drive growth within the assigned territory.
Maintain accurate territory activity, customer insights, and sales forecasts while identifying risks and new business opportunities.
Conduct all business activities with integrity while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of successful medical sales experience, preferably within Head & Neck Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, molecular diagnostics, or precision medicine.
Knowledge of the academic and community oncology landscape, including molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, and reimbursement.
Experience calling on Radiation Oncologists, ENT/Otolaryngology physicians, Head & Neck Surgeons, Medical Oncologists, or other Head & Neck oncology stakeholders preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, business acumen, financial management, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel overnight as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build trusted relationships and influence physicians, key opinion leaders, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to develop and execute territory growth strategies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to communicate complex clinical and scientific information effectively to diverse healthcare audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of oncology market dynamics, molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, and healthcare reimbursement is preferred.

Why Natera?

You'll join a collaborative, high-performing oncology team dedicated to expanding access to innovative molecular diagnostics that help clinicians make more informed treatment decisions throughout the cancer journey.

At Natera, you'll have the opportunity to:

Represent industry-leading molecular diagnostics that are changing how cancer is monitored.
Partner with nationally recognized physicians, health systems, and key opinion leaders.
Join a collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
Make a meaningful impact on patients and the future of precision oncology.

Compensation & Benefits

The total on-target earnings (OTE) package includes a competitive base salary with uncapped quarterly commissions. Additional benefits include:

Monthly car allowance
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Generous paid time off and company holidays

The compensation package listed is for 1st year OTE, which 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. 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

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.

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.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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