Director, Clinical Trials Lead, Rare Disease & CKD

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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Why Join Us</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Strategic Clinical Leadership:</strong> Champion our site engagement strategy to maximize clinical trial participation and serve as the executive escalation point for critical partnerships.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Orchestration of Cross-Functional Networks:</strong> Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team (BD, Data Science, Product, Marketing) to translate partner needs into scalable, data-driven program opportunities.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Pharma Partner Relationship Management:</strong> 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.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Driving Patient Impact:</strong> Lead provider outreach and patient engagement efforts, leveraging deep clinical interpretation to optimize patient identification and trial enrollment.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Organizational Strategy &amp; Growth:</strong> Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and contribute to organizational growth through the development and implementation of operational strategy and best practices.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Core Skills &amp; Competencies</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Visionary Leadership:</strong> Ability to set strategic direction, anticipate market needs, and inspire diverse, high-performing teams.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Clinical Expertise:</strong> Advanced medical knowledge, preferably within Rare Disease or Chronic Kidney Disease.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Influence &amp; Stakeholder Management:</strong> Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders internally and externally.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong> Proven track record in managing complex programs, delivering scalable solutions, and driving process improvements in fast-paced environments.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Advanced clinical or scientific degree (e.g., Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or related medical field).</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Minimum 10 years of industry experience (pharmaceutical, biotech, or diagnostics).</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Minimum 5 years of direct experience working on clinical trials.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Experience in standing up clinical trial services and health system engagement is strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Previous pharmaceutical client engagement experience is strongly preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS &amp; WORK ENVIRONMENT</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Ability to travel up to 25% is required.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and completion of all required training (including HIPAA/PHI and security protocols) within 30 days of hire.</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years &amp; depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.</div><div class="title">Remote USA</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$169,300</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$211,600 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Compensation &amp; Total Rewards&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably&nbsp;expect to offer at the time of&nbsp; hire.&nbsp;Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This position&nbsp;is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through&nbsp;Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Annual performance incentive bonus</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Long-term equity awards</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">401(k) with company match</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Generous paid time off and company holidays</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Additional wellness and work-life benefits</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p></div><div class="title">Compensation Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$205,400</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$256,700 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>OUR OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <p>Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.</p> <p>The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.</p> <p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong></p> <p>Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.natera.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.natera.com/">www.natera.com</a>.</p> <p>Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.</p> <p>All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.</p> <p><em>If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.&nbsp;</em></p> <p>Link: <a href="https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents" target="_blank">https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/</a></p> <p>Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @<a href="http://natera.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://natera.com&amp;