Sr Mgr, Clinical Data Management

San Carlos, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager of Clinical Data Management is responsible for providing leadership in the Clinical Data Management function for clinical studies across Natera’s portfolio. The Senior Manager of clinical Data Management will both contribute to, and directly manage a team of 2-7 Clinical Data Managers and/or Clinical Data Associates, to support all aspects of clinical trial data management leading to the development, validation, and commercialization of best in-class assays

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage a team of 2 -7 Clinical Data Managers and Specialists who perform Clinical Data Management tasks across studies in Women Health, Organ Health, Early Cancer Detection and Oncology or Clinical Trail Services Studies.

  • Responsible for building an effective team, including identifying, recruiting, and vetting Clinical Data Manager candidates, and for their professional development.

  • Be a thought leader in the Clinical Data Management domain as it applies to Natera’s unique studies.

  • Oversee and be accountable for the efficient and compliant performance of standard Clinical Data Management tasks, including but not limited to the implementation of EDC, developing and maintaining Data Management SOPs and related documents (Data Management Plan, Data Review Plan, Data Transfer Specification (DTS) ...etc).

  • Lead and support the team in developing clinical trial data specifications, including eCRF design, user requirements, edit checks, query logic and data validation, and site training for EDC where applicable.

  • Be accountable for the quality and integrity of the clinical data within Natera’s EDC and/or LIMS system and applicable data sources, ensuring it is in a fit state to quality to lock/unlock and freeze/unfreeze as appropriate for statistical review.

  • Ensure data system compliance by following the established industry guidelines (e.g. FDA).

  • Oversee and participate in the analysis, preparation and presentation of data as needed by study teams.

  • Be “data literate”, exhibit the ability to interpret and give input into summary statistics and various visuals (distribution charts, bar charts) and data dashboards required by study teams.

  • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.

  • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.

  • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, life science background preferred, but equivalent industry experience acceptable. Advanced degree and experience in a data-driven quantitative field highly preferred.

  • 7 years minimum experience with roles of increasing responsibility in Clinical Data Management.

  • At least 2 years of people management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Solid knowledge of FDA regulations relevant to clinical trials and clinical trials software platforms, such as EDCs, and eConsent.

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (gSuite), MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral).

  • Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic and fast paced environment.

  • Ability to collaborate with the study team, cross functional team members and external collaborators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Duties are typically performed in an office setting. 

  • This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material. 

  • Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.

Travel required for this position:


No _ or Yes _X_:  If yes state anticipated percent for travel: Up to 25%

    The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

    Remote USA

    $165,900 - $207,450 USD

    OUR OPPORTUNITY

    Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

    The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, 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. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

    For more information, visit www.natera.com.

    Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

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