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Sr Clin Research Assoc

4+ years
$98,600 to $123,200 per year
10 April 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: BA/BS Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Sr Clinical Research Assoc
Company: Natera
Location: San Carlos, CA, USA
Compensation: $98,600 to $123,200 per year
Benefits Offered: Dental, Life, Medical, Retirement, Vision

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Clinical Research Associate is responsible for the overall operational execution of clinical studies on one or more clinical projects/programs; from study concept through study completion. This position will perform required job duties with guidance from Clinical Trial Managers to ensure that trial timelines, costs, and quality metrics are met, and the study is conducted in compliance with the study protocol, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role helps design and execute clinical research activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide high-level logistical support for clinical study operations, including study start-up, study supplies, site qualification, site initiation, site management, study monitoring, and close-out for clinical research studies and collaborations.

  • Develop study-related documents with minimal Clinical Trial Manager guidance, including: protocol, informed consent forms, training materials, protocol amendments, monitoring plans, synopses, and ethics committee submissions, as required.

  • Manage small to medium-sized study contracting, budget, invoicing, and payment processes for all clinical trial vendors, including investigative sites, with minimal oversight.

  • Support the Clinical Data Management team in the design and content of case report forms, completion guidelines, including support and testing of an EDC.

  • Manage the preparation, handling, filing, and archiving of clinical documentation and reports according to SOPs and study requirements.

  • Oversee clinical trial supplies related to biospecimen collection, processing, shipment, and storage, as well as maintenance of associated tracking information.

  • Train CROs, vendors, investigators, and study coordinators on study requirements and provide guidance on site issues.

  • Monitor and track clinical trial progress, provide status updates to stakeholders.

  • Develop new study monitoring plans, and monitor studies following study monitoring plans to identify protocol deviations or data discrepancies.

  • Perform study activities including consent participants for research studies, ethics board submissions, participant data, and sample tracking using in-house and CRO databases, for studies where Natera functions as a Clinical Research Site.

  • Update Clinical Department SOPs with guidance from CTM and/or Director.

  • Partner with other research and development groups at Natera to achieve deliverables.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA/BS degree in life sciences, related field, or equivalent.

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience working on clinical studies in the academic, biopharma, diagnostics, or medical device fields.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Experience with clinical EDC systems.

  • Familiarity with the organization and structure of the Trial Master File (TMF).

  • Familiarity with bio sample management, sample processing, and biobanking best practices.

  • Competency in SOPs, ICH-GCP, FDA Regulations.

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects.

  • Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to identify complicated problems and propose solutions.

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

  • Excellent writing skills.

  • Detail-oriented, with solid organization and time management skills.

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.

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!

Natera’s Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
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.