Clinical Director, Clinical Development

Natera

4h • $221,600 - $335,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Director, Clinical Development, leads the clinical and scientific aspects of one or more Natera-sponsored clinical studies and is accountable for study-level clinical data integrity and patient safety. The role contributes to broader program strategy while ensuring high-quality study execution within an established development framework. The Clinical Director drives defined assignments forward, anticipates challenges, and adjusts tactical direction in alignment with senior leadership. The position serves as a key cross-functional partner, representing the clinical development perspective internally and externally and helping advance research and product vision.

The role involves providing clinical input into study design, protocols, execution, and data interpretation; analyzing study data to identify trends and risks; and building relationships with investigators and other stakeholders. The Clinical Director works with cross-functional teams and senior management, may oversee or mentor other professionals, and may participate in regulatory interactions. The work is in a dynamic, matrixed environment, primarily office-based or hybrid, with extended computer use and possible periodic travel for site visits, investigator meetings, partnership discussions, or scientific presentations.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent medical degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in vitro diagnostics, life sciences, or pharmaceutical clinical development, or at least 5 years of post-graduate clinical trials or clinical research experience in an academic setting.
• Typically, at least 3 years of medical monitoring experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization, measure study progress against plans, communicate challenges proactively, and propose solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial design, protocol development, informed consent development, case report form construction, study conduct, statistical analysis, data interpretation, and clinical study reporting.
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH, 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 internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while aligning with broader strategic direction.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Oncology & Hematology.

Responsibilities

• 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 support study timelines, budgets, and milestones.
• May oversee Clinical Scientists working on the same or related studies.
• Contribute to program-level strategy in partnership with senior clinical leadership.
• Analyze and interpret study data to identify trends, inform decisions, and mitigate risks.
• Anticipate obstacles and implement appropriate changes in direction.
• Provide clinical input into study design, protocol development, study execution, and data interpretation.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with clinical investigators and other external stakeholders.
• Drive defined assignments independently within established structures and communicate milestones and challenges.
• Participate in establishing strategic plans, objectives, and tactics with the manager and Clinical Development team.
• Assess risks, analyze information, and communicate trade-offs to facilitate decisions on goals and priorities.
• Exercise judgment while adhering to standard operating procedures and clinical research quality standards.
• Build productive relationships with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, Safety, and Medical Affairs.
• Represent the clinical function in cross-functional meetings and project discussions, and represent company and departmental interests with external stakeholders.
• Interact regularly with senior management as a representative of the clinical team.
• Lead or support partnership discussions with senior external leaders.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to communicate research and product vision internally and externally.
• Manage executive stakeholders independently within assigned projects.
• Participate in limited regulatory interactions as appropriate.
• May provide indirect supervision, coaching, or mentoring to professional individual contributors.
• Serve as a resource to team members and support a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree