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Posted May 1Principal Clinical Scientist
at Natera
United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Lead Clinical Development & Study Design •
- Lead substantial aspects of MCED clinical studies or multiple studies •
- Drive study design, including objectives, endpoints, eligibility criteria, and schedules of assessments •
- Author and review protocols, ICFs, CRFs, and study documents •
- Drive Data Review & Strategic Insight •
- Lead medical and clinical data review to ensure data quality and integrity •
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities •
- Lead Cross-Functional Execution •
- Lead cross-functional study teams and coordinate execution across functions •
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory •
- Influence decisions and align stakeholders across competing priorities •
- Drive Study Performance & Program Value •
- Oversee enrollment, site performance, and key study metrics across studies •
- Identify risks and proactively adjust study-level strategies •
- Prioritize activities across studies to ensure quality, timelines, and program impact •
- Lead development of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts •
- Support internal decision-making and external evidence generation Required
- Track record of scientific publications and conference presentations Key Competencies •
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent; MS/RN with experience considered) • 8–12 years of
- experience in clinical research, clinical science, or related field • Strong
- experience leading clinical studies and contributing to study design •
- Experience with clinical data review and interpretation Preferred
- Experience in oncology, diagnostics, or early cancer detection •
- Experience working across multiple studies or programs •
- Ability to lead complex clinical studies or multiple workstreams independently •
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into decisions •