Candice Garcia
Manor,Texas
Summary
Healthcare professional with 15+ years of clinical and diagnostic experience, including pediatric oncology nursing and clinical genomics support. Currently serving as Senior Associate Clinical Oncology Specialist at Natera, partnering with oncology providers to expand adoption of ctDNA and other genomic testing solutions. Proven ability to build strong physician relationships, deliver clinical education, and support rapid territory growth. As a parent navigating the rare disease diagnostic journey, brings a unique understanding of the clinical and emotional landscape families face when seeking answers through advanced genetic testing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Oncology Specialist
Natera
Austin, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Partner with oncologists, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff across the Austin territory to support implementation and utilization of genomic testing solutions including Signatera.
- Contributed to rapid territory growth, expanding patient utilization from approximately 700 to more than 7,800 patients during tenure.
- Maintain strong engagement with provider offices to ensure consistent testing workflows and sustained adoption of Natera diagnostics.
- Support high patient compliance with a drop-off rate below the national average, demonstrating strong provider engagement and patient follow-through.
- Deliver clinical education and testing guidance to physicians and staff to ensure appropriate patient selection and understanding of genomic testing applications.
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource for providers, supporting questions regarding test utilization, workflow integration, and patient care coordination.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and histology teams to ensure a seamless experience for providers and patients.
- Selected as an Area Sales Trainer for the Oncology BU 2025-2026
Clinical Research Coordinator
Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsibilities include: Coordinating patient care regarding clinical research treatment and biology studies. Collecting and reporting data such as adverse events and dosage reductions. Collaborating with and directing physicians to fulfill study requirements, consenting families for clinical trials.
Team Lead RN
Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center
09.2010 - 02.2021
- Responsibilities include: administering chemotherapy to patients, monitoring for short term and long-term side effects, case management of patients at home chemotherapy regimens. Communication with physicians, patients, social work, and other team members.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital at Scott and White
06.2009 - 09.2010
- Responsibilities include: acute care for chronically and acutely ill children. Medication administration, assessment, communication with physicians and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2021
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2009
Skills
Clinical Stakeholder Engagement
Provider and Staff Relationship Development
Provider and Staff Education and Training
Territory Development and Market Expansion
Consultive Sales Strategy
Patient Advocacy
Pipeline Development and Tracking
Patient Outcomes Tracking
Accomplishments
Senior Level Promotion 2026
ACOS of the Year 2025
Area Sales Trainer 2025-2026
Timeline
Senior Clinical Oncology Specialist
Natera
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center
02.2021 - 06.2022
Team Lead RN
Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center
09.2010 - 02.2021
Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital at Scott and White
06.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College