Senior Manager, Clinical Trials

Natera

Senior Manager managing clinical trials to support development of non-invasive diagnostic tests at Natera. Overseeing clinical operations, staff management, and stakeholder communication.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,300 - $176,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the implementation of clinical trial activities per study protocol. Works closely with investigative site personnel, CROs, and other study vendors.
Manage and coach clinical research staff.
Manage study contracting, budget and payment process for all clinical trial vendors including investigational sites.
Partner with department head to develop department procedures and develop infrastructure.
Design study related documents, including but not limited to study protocol, informed consent forms, CRFs, and regulatory binders.
Train CROs, vendors, investigators and study coordinators on study protocol and relevant material.
Monitor and track clinical trial progress and provide status update to stakeholders.
Partner with other research and development groups to achieve deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, other relevant discipline, or equivalent required. Advanced degree preferred.
5-10 years of clinical research experience, including at least 3-5 years of experience in managing clinical trials as a leading role.
2+ years of experience of managing staff. Experience in managing CROs is preferred.
Experience managing all aspects of the trials independently, including study design, protocol implementation, site monitoring, sample management, and recruitment site management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
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.
Generous employee referral program!

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial managementstudy designprotocol implementationsite monitoringsample managementrecruitment site managementbudget managementcontract managementdocument designregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

coachingcommunicationcollaborationleadershiptrainingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementtime managementadaptability