Associate Director, Clinical Science

The role

You will execute clinical development strategies for early cancer detection and cell-free DNA In Vitro Diagnostic portfolio. You will design and execute clinical studies and take ownership of study activities and clinical strategy.

What you will do

• Develop study concepts including design, schedule of assessments, objectives, endpoints, and eligibility criteria
• Integrate stakeholder feedback and perform direct protocol authoring
• Support regulatory interactions and author clinical sections for submissions
• Provide protocol training and contribute to Case Report Form design
• Ensure study manuals align with the protocol
• Participate in pre-site selection discussions, site initiation visits, and investigator meetings
• Oversee real-time clinical data reviews and Contract Research Organizations
• Participate in the review and management of safety reports and submissions
• Support project teams with trials registration, results reporting, and monitoring clinical data trends
• Drive clinical research plans for company and investigator-initiated studies

Required qualifications

• Ph.D., RN, MS, or B.S. in a scientific field
• 8–10+ years of clinical research experience
• 3–5+ years in a management role
• Experience with project management, clinical research execution, and rigorous scientific writing
• Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Clear, direct oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suites
• Project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, MD, or PhD)
• Experience in oncology and early cancer detection
• Experience with In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• Free testing for employees and 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, and software engineers.