[Remote] Business Operations Mgr, Clinical Trials and Innovations at Natera

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in business operations, program management, or contract management, ideally within biotech, pharma, or clinical research
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and/or innovation partnerships in life sciences
  • Experience working with contracts (MSAs, CDAs, SOWs, licensing, collaboration agreements)
  • Exceptional project management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with competing priorities
  • Proficiency in contract management tools, CRM systems, and project management software
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support the Director of Business Development by managing end-to-end operational workflows for clinical trial and innovation partnerships
  • Oversee contract lifecycle management processes, including document tracking, approvals, signature routing, and filing
  • Maintain tools, dashboards, and trackers to monitor contract status, obligations, timelines, and renewal requirements
  • Ensure alignment with corporate compliance, regulatory, and quality standards throughout the contracting process
  • Act as a liaison between Business Development and Legal, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Clinical Operations, and R&D teams
  • Coordinate internal stakeholder input for contract drafts, redlines, and approvals
  • Facilitate communication across departments to ensure alignment on deal execution and post-deal implementation
  • Assist in coordinating agreements with Sponsors, CROs, trial sites, and academic research institutions
  • Track trial-specific contractual obligations such as data sharing, IP ownership, and compliance requirements
  • Partner with internal clinical and operational teams to ensure operational readiness once contracts are finalized
  • Support operational execution of contracts in early cancer detection, and other innovation initiatives
  • Translate technical or scientific requirements into operational action items
  • Coordinate with innovation and product teams to ensure feasibility of proposed contract structures
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and trackers to provide visibility on contract execution, risk factors, and pipeline progress
  • Contribute to business development models, pricing templates, and term sheet preparation through data analysis and operational insights
  • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance

Skills

Natera

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions provider

About Natera

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care and health outcomes through accurate genetic testing.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$149.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible medical plans
Investment options
Time off
Workplace perks

Risks

Hindenburg report accuses Natera of deceptive sales practices, risking legal challenges.
New Prospera Heart features may face slow adoption by healthcare providers.
Fetal RhD NIPT demand may drop post-RhIg shortage, affecting future sales.

Differentiation

Natera's Signatera test offers personalized ctDNA analysis for cancer patients.
Prospera Heart test uses unique Donor Quantity Score for transplant rejection detection.
Panorama NIPT test is a leader in non-invasive prenatal testing with 2 million tests.

Upsides

Increased adoption of liquid biopsy techniques boosts demand for Natera's cfDNA tests.
AI integration enhances accuracy and speed of Natera's cfDNA analysis.
Growing personalized medicine trend aligns with Natera's customized genetic tests.

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