Clinical Oncology Specialist, Breast Oncology
Natera, Inc. · Sacramento, CA
📍 Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA💰 $195,000via greenhousePosted 2026-05-20
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LOCATION: This role will cover Northern California. Ideally, we are looking for someone in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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. 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 Oncologist, Medical Oncologists and Pathologists. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of the breast oncology space, strong clinical acumen, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems while fostering trusted, value-driven relationships.
We’re seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are driven by purpose, passion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence. Frequent travel is required.
Key Responsibilitie s
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
Travel: ~75% (combination of road and air travel)
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.
Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions. In addition we offer a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Compensation & Total Rewards
This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:
Annual performance incentive bonus
Long-term equity awards
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Additional wellness and work-life benefits
Compensation Range $195,000 — $235,000 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, consisten
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