# Associate Director, Clinical Science at Natera > Remote · United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Anatera%3A6239392004 (read 2026-11-03). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Natera](https://alderhq.app/companies/natera) - Location text: US Remote; US - MA - Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United States (evidence: "Location: US Remote; US - MA") - Posted: 2026-11-03 (0 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-03 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6239392004 - Skills listed (inferred): GCP ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $172k–$215k per year (from the job board's pay field) - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 11, median offered wage $94k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### POSITION SUMMARY Join Natera as the Associate Director, Clinical Scientist in Oncology. You will execute clinical development strategies for our early cancer detection and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) portfolio, driving the design and execution of rigorous clinical studies that directly impact patient care. Every sample represents a real person, and you will take ownership of study activities, clinical strategy, and the timely delivery of high-quality data. ### PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop rigorous study concepts, including study design, schedule of assessments, objectives/endpoints, and eligibility criteria - Integrate stakeholder feedback and direct protocol authoring; use data to respond to health authority feedback - Support regulatory interactions and author clinical sections for regulatory correspondence and submissions, including briefing documents, presentations, and Investigational Device Exemption (IDE), IND, and NDA filings - Provide protocol training and contribute directly to Case Report Form (CRF) design - Ensure study manuals align with the protocol and engage investigators directly in study design methodology to ensure alignment with research objectives - Actively participate in pre-site selection discussions, site initiation visits, and investigator meetings to drive successful study execution - Contribute to and oversee real-time clinical data reviews, including the rigorous oversight of Contract Research Organizations (CROs) when applicable - Participate in the review and management of safety reports and submissions, treating quality as foundational - Support project teams with the conduct of clinical studies, including trials registration, results reporting, and the monitoring of emerging clinical and safety data trends - Consult on data management deliverables, clinical monitoring activities, interim analyses planning, and Data Safety Monitoring Board or Steering Committee meetings - Serve as a clinical science representative in internal and external meetings, pushing for clarity and action - Deliver unvarnished, data-backed updates on clinical timelines to senior management, pushing for clarity and outcome-driven decisions to meet program milestones - Support advisory boards and deliver direct, scientific presentations. - Drive clinical research plans, spanning company and investigator-initiated studies - Think team by partnering directly with senior leaders across functions to optimize clinical development and drive strategic execution without needing translation layers - Build data-driven, strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), consortiums, and clinical sites - Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and analyze complex data. - Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA/PHI regulations and maintain all training requirements - Adapt to evolving clinical needs, taking ownership of tasks that move the work forward without waiting for a finished playbook ### QUALIFICATIONS - Ph.D., RN, MS, or B.S. in a scientific field; advanced degree preferred (MS, PharmD, MD, or PhD) - 8–10+ years of clinical research experience, including 3–5+ years in a management role - Experience in oncology and early cancer detection is highly preferred - Experience with project management, clinical research execution, and rigorous scientific writing - Experience with In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) is a plus - Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is required ### KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Think analytically, testing assumptions with data to troubleshoot and solve complex problems - Clear, direct oral and written communication skills with rigorous attention to detail - Think team by pulling cross-functional partners into the work, operating seamlessly across boundaries to advance clinical objectives - Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suites - Operate with pace and precision as the science, product surface, and business continue to evolve - Execution-focused leadership and a rigorous work ethic - Apply business knowledge, exercise data-driven judgment, and escalate issues without hesitation --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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