Natera is hiring a Manager, Clinical Project Management to drive continuous process improvement and establish best practices for data operations workflows. You will oversee all end-to-end clinical trial and patient matching operations, serving as the critical liaison between trial sites, sponsors, principal investigators, and Natera.
What You'll Do
- Account for the execution and timelines of patient matching and clinical trial support activities, optimizing speed, quality, and cost.
- Support business development by participating in bid defenses and leading presentations for regional studies.
- Serve as a change advocate and the primary liaison for sponsors, investigators, and vendors, resolving concerns and queries.
- Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure data integrity and adherence to protocol and regulatory guidelines.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, SOPs, timelines, budget estimates, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Set objectives for project teams, communicate effectively, and assess performance.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of accurate trial master files (TMF), study binders, and all other site and trial forms.
- Exhibit deep familiarity with protocols, ensuring all procedures are followed.
- Lead engagement with providers to facilitate patient screening, recruitment, education, and eligibility discussions.
- Lead cross-functional engagement with software engineers, data specialists, IT, and product management to deploy virtual trial site activity and maintain EDC systems.
- Arrange and lead sponsor and project meetings, provide executive reporting, and track KPIs.
- Maintain relevant clinical or technical licensures and attend conferences.
- Mentor and train junior project staff and contribute to process improvement.
- Support staff recruitment and onboarding.
What We're Looking For
- 5-6 years of experience providing project or program management leadership for projects handling clinical data or research.
- 4-5 years experience hosting and leading meetings, standup ceremonies, and coordinating project timelines.
- 3-4 years of experience supporting cancer clinical trials.
- Direct experience managing study binders, trial master files, supporting study start-up and close, tracking metrics, and identifying and enrolling study subjects.
- Demonstrated commitment to data integrity, quality control, and adherence to HIPAA and data privacy regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite, including creating pivot tables, generating reports, data analysis, and using clinical data systems.
- Must hold an active PMP or relevant project management certification.
- Deep knowledge of and experience working in remote and decentralized clinical trials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with PIs, sponsors, patients, and non-clinical teams.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
- A high level of initiative, self-motivation, and in-depth attention to detail.
- Capable of working as part of a team on high-visibility projects with high rates of communication.
- Ability to respond to shifting priorities and changes.
Nice to Have
- U.S. licensed Nurse, PA-C, NP, or DNP with a Master’s degree in health sciences.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, disease processes (especially cancer), clinical data, and genetic testing.
- CCRC or CRA certification.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Clinical data systems or databases
- Electronic data capture (EDC) systems
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $119,000 - $148,700 USD
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
- Free testing for employees and their immediate families
- Fertility care benefits
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- 401k benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Generous employee referral program
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States.
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.
