Director, Clinical Trials Lead, Rare Disease & CKD
About The Position
We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as our Director, Clinical Trials, joining a high-visibility team at the intersection of clinical science and commercial strategy. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary architect for our clinical trial support services, directly influencing how we connect life-saving treatments to patients in need. This is a strategic leadership position that offers substantial exposure to executive leadership, providing you with a unique platform to scale our clinical programs and define the future of our oncology and rare disease initiatives. At Natera, you will play a central role in driving innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional experts in data science, product, and marketing to shape the clinical trial landscape, directly impacting patient outcomes while advancing your career in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree (e.g., Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or related medical field).
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience (pharmaceutical, biotech, or diagnostics).
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience working on clinical trials.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in standing up clinical trial services and health system engagement is strongly preferred.
- Previous pharmaceutical client engagement experience is strongly preferred.
- Advanced medical knowledge, preferably within Rare Disease or Chronic Kidney Disease.
Responsibilities
- Champion our site engagement strategy to maximize clinical trial participation and serve as the executive escalation point for critical partnerships.
- Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team (BD, Data Science, Product, Marketing) to translate partner needs into scalable, data-driven program opportunities.
- Act as the principal medical point of contact for Pharma Partners. Apply clinical and operational expertise to lead contract negotiation and cultivate long-term, high-impact relationships with key stakeholders.
- Lead provider outreach and patient engagement efforts, leveraging deep clinical interpretation to optimize patient identification and trial enrollment.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and contribute to organizational growth through the development and implementation of operational strategy and best practices.
Benefits
- 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
- free testing
- fertility care benefits
- pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
