Director, Field Translational Science – Oncology

Natera

Director of Field Translational Science managing teams of translational scientists while leading oncology data strategies. Engaging in high-autonomy leadership to drive advanced Natera tests initiatives.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, scale, and lead a specialized team of field-facing translational scientists.
Author and execute the regional data engagement strategy.
Oversee secure regional tracking architecture and data ingestion pipelines.
Command the interface between field operations and internal leadership.
Manage lifecycle of all regional investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and institutional registries.
Secure and manage institutional data-sharing models and biobanking initiatives.
Represent Natera as a senior scientific authority at major oncology congresses.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MD in Cancer Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a related complex molecular science discipline.
6+ years of total experience in oncology research, with 2+ years of people management experience leading scientific or clinical teams.
Exceptional command of cancer biology and genetics.
Experience with liquid biopsy modalities and clinical utilities, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and ctDNA workflows.
Documented success managing complex genomic datasets or clinical data registries.
Proven ability to manage teams through high ambiguity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
401k benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Generous employee referral program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cancer biologygenomicsbioinformaticsliquid biopsy modalitiesclinical utilitiesnext-generation sequencing (NGS)ctDNA workflowsgenomic datasets managementclinical data registries management

Soft Skills

people managementteam leadershipstrategic planningcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

PhDMD