management
Posted Apr 30Associate Director of Real-World Evidence & Observational Research
at Natera
United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Lead Real-World Evidence Strategy & Execution •
- Lead the design and execution of real-world evidence studies, including retrospective database analyses and prospective observational studies •
- Proactively identify risks to study execution and implement mitigation strategies •
- Lead to protocol development, including objectives/endpoints, eligibility criteria, data collection approaches, and analysis plans •
- Drive medical data review, interpretation, and synthesis of findings
- Deliver clear, actionable insights that inform product strategy, clinical positioning, and market access •
- Evaluate real-world product performance and identify opportunities to improve adoption, utilization, and outcomes •
- Shape and Prioritize Evidence Generation •
- Support prioritization of studies based on business impact, feasibility, and timing •
- Ensure alignment between RWE, clinical studies, and broader evidence generation efforts
- Support development of publications, abstracts, and presentations to communicate evidence externally •
- Track record of translating analyses into business-relevant insights (not just publications) Key Competencies •
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD, MPH, MS, PharmD, or equivalent) in epidemiology, health outcomes research, biostatistics, or related field • 7–10+ years of
- experience in real-world evidence, observational research, or HEOR, ideally in industry • Demonstrated
- experience leading the design and execution of observational studies across the full lifecycle (protocol through analysis and dissemination) •
- Strong understanding of real-world data sources (claims, EHR, registries) and their application to clinical and business questions Preferred
- Experience in early cancer detection • HEOR experience •
- Experience working cross-functionally with product, medical, and commercial teams •
- Ability to independently lead complex projects with limited oversight •
- Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.