Director of Clinical Affairs - Medical Writer
Remote
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Clinical Affairs is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on the strategic planning, development, and analysis of clinical trials where Natera collaborates with Pharma and Consortia groups to provide diagnostic testing. This position involves close collaboration with Clinical Trial Services, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Biostats to ensure the successful design and reporting of diagnostic trials (clinical performance studies). The Director will be responsible for framing and writing critical study documentation, including diagnostic protocols and clinical study reports. As a member of the Clinical Trials leadership team, the Director will contribute to the strategic direction and operational excellence of the company’s clinical research initiatives supporting the Clinical Trial department mission-- to drive evidence generation leading to new product development, changing clinical guidelines, and securing reimbursement by running compliant and cost-effective clinical studies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with Regulatory to determine when a diagnostic protocol is necessary
- Partner with Medical Affairs to define clinical endpoints and develop scientifically sound diagnostic protocols that support Natera collaborations with Pharma and Consortia sponsors
- Work directly with clinical study sponsors to ensure alignment of diagnostic and clinical study protocol objectives and endpoints
- Develop and write diagnostic protocols, ensuring the protocol complies with FDA, IVDR, and ISO20916 standards, as required
- Prepare diagnostic protocol amendments as needed to address study changes, evolving clinical and regulatory requirements, and at the request of the study sponsor or Natera Product team
- Advise Clinical Trial Services on implementation of the diagnostic protocol, including review of protocol deviations and monitoring findings
- Prepare comprehensive clinical study reports and collaborate with Medical Affairs and Biostats on data analysis and interpretation
- Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs to compile regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance with submission requirements
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in diagnostic methodologies to inform protocol development
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in life sciences, medicine, or a related field, PhD preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research or clinical affairs within the medical technology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Hands-on experience writing and developing clinical study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports.
- Strong knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements and scientific best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong attention to detail …
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Benefits/Perks401k benefits Commuter benefits Competitive Competitive benefits Comprehensive medical Dental Disability plans Employee Referral Program Fertility care Fertility care benefits Free testing Life Life and disability plans Medical Pregnancy and baby bonding leave Vision
Tasks- Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Stay updated on industry trends
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Leadership
Attention to detail Clinical Clinical Research Clinical Trial Design Clinical trials Collaboration Collection Communication Compliance Computer Cross-functional Collaboration Data analysis Design Diagnostic Testing Documentation FDA compliance GCP Genetics Genetic Testing Interpersonal IVDR Leadership Management Medical Affairs Oncology Organizational Orientation Problem-solving Product Development Protocol Development Protocols Regulatory Affairs Regulatory Compliance Regulatory requirements Reimbursement Research Strategic planning Support Technical Leadership Testing
Experience10 years
EducationBusiness Genetics Life Sciences Medicine Oncology Ph.D. Related Field Software