Clinical Director, Clinical Development

The role

The Clinical Director leads the clinical and scientific aspects of Natera-sponsored clinical studies. This role ensures study-level clinical data integrity and patient safety while contributing to program strategy.

What you will do

• Lead the clinical and scientific aspects of one or more Natera-sponsored clinical studies
• Ensure study-level clinical integrity, data quality, and patient safety
• Collaborate with cross-functional study team members to ensure adherence to timelines and budget
• Analyze and interpret study data to identify trends and mitigate risks
• Provide clinical input into study design, protocol development, and execution
• Establish and maintain relationships with clinical investigators and external stakeholders
• Participate in establishing strategic plans, objectives, and tactics
• Represent the clinical function in cross-functional meetings and project discussions
• Manage executive stakeholders within assigned projects
• Provide indirect supervision, coaching, or mentoring to professional individual contributors

Required qualifications

• MD (or equivalent medical degree)
• 3 or more years of experience in in vitro diagnostics, life sciences or pharmaceutical clinical development; OR 5 or more years post-graduate clinical trials or clinical research experience in the aca
• 3 or more years of medical monitoring experience
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial design, protocol development, informed consent development, case report form construction, study conduct, statistical analysis, data interpretation and clinical s
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH and applicable guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Ability to assess clinical data and identify safety or operational risks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally
• Strong organizational skills

Nice to have

• Board Certification/Eligibility in Oncology & Hematology

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral program

About the company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals.