Clinical Trial Manager

Remote from: USA
Salary, yearly, USD: 138,600 - 173,300
Department: Healthcare & Medical
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 26 Jun 2026
Apply before: 26 Jul 2026
Experience level: Midweight
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About company

About Natera

Transforming patient care through genetic testing and precision medicine.

Biotechnology
2004

Actively Hiring

AI Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee all phases of clinical trials from start-up to close-out. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of clinical research experience, including 4 years in a leadership role, and strong knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH-GCP guidelines. This role involves managing vendors, CROs, budgets, and study timelines while ensuring quality and compliance. The position requires excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an opportunity to lead complex studies and contribute to the development of innovative therapies.

Role DNA

Job Complexity

Easy Hard

Pace & Pressure

Relaxed Fast-paced

Autonomy Level

Guided Full Ownership

Communication Load

Independent Highly Collaborative

AI Insight The role demands extensive regulatory knowledge, independent management of complex trials, and oversight of vendors and CROs, which requires advanced expertise and decision-making skills.

Salary Analysis

AI Insight The offered salary range of $138,600 to $173,300 is competitive and aligns well with the market median for Clinical Trial Managers. This reflects the seniority and responsibility of the role.

Key Skills

Clinical Trial Management Vendor Management CRO Oversight Regulatory Compliance Budget Management Data Management Training & Mentoring SOP Development Leadership Communication

Cover Letter Sample

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Clinical Trial Manager position. With over 8 years of clinical research experience, including leading complex trials independently, I have a proven track record of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering projects on time and within budget.

My expertise includes managing CROs and vendors, developing study protocols, and overseeing budgets and timelines. I am adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP and FDA guidelines.

I am particularly drawn to this opportunity because of your company's focus on innovative therapies. I am confident that my skills in trial management and leadership will contribute to your team's success.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can add value to your organization.

Possible Interview Questions

Describe your experience managing a complex clinical trial from start-up to close-out. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

I managed a Phase III trial involving 50 sites across multiple countries. Key challenges included site initiation delays and budget constraints. I addressed these by implementing a rigorous site selection process and negotiating vendor contracts to optimize costs.

How do you ensure compliance with FDA regulations and ICH-GCP guidelines in your trials?

I ensure compliance by developing comprehensive study manuals, conducting regular training for staff and sites, and performing internal audits. I also stay updated on regulatory changes and implement them promptly.

Can you give an example of how you managed a difficult vendor or CRO relationship?

In one study, a CRO was underperforming. I scheduled weekly progress meetings, set clear performance metrics, and collaborated with them to improve processes. This resulted in meeting all milestones and maintaining budget.

Describe your approach to budgeting and forecasting for clinical trials.

I use historical data and vendor quotes to create detailed budgets. I track spending monthly and adjust forecasts based on actual accrual and site performance. For example, I identified cost overruns early and renegotiated contracts to stay within budget.

How do you prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment?

I use project management tools to track deadlines and dependencies. I prioritize based on regulatory requirements and business impact, and I communicate regularly with stakeholders to manage expectations. For instance, I successfully led two overlapping studies by delegating tasks and focusing on critical path activities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Trial Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of clinical trials from start-up through close-out. The Clinical Trial Manager should have experience in managing all aspects of the trials independently, and is expected to provide functional expertise to ensure that study timelines, costs and quality metrics are met and the study is conducted in compliance with the study protocol, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the execution and conduct of all aspects of very complex clinical studies to ensure that timelines, cost, and quality metrics are met
Responsible for selection of vendors/CROs and provide effective ongoing management to vendors/CROs working on the project to ensure compliance and execution of project deliverables within the approved budget, study timeline, and study protocol. Works closely with investigative site personnel, CROs, and other study vendors
Manage study contracting, budget, forecasting, accruals and payment process for all clinical trial vendors including investigational sites
Lead study-related activities such as protocol and informed consent preparation, investigator selection, study training material development and delivery, monitoring plans development and execution, CRFs, design and completion, TMF maintenance, protocol amendment and clinical report preparation, as required
Collaborate with Clinical Data Management group to ensure correct CRFs content is collected, prepare comprehensive completion guidelines, and design effective data listings and study reports
Train CROs, vendors, investigators and study coordinators on implementation of study protocol
Hire, train and oversee Clinical trial staff, and serve as a resource for others within the company for clinical trials management expertise
Monitor and track clinical trial progress and provide status update to stakeholders
Support prospective sample testing for studies where Natera functions as a central testing facility
Partner with other research and development groups to create a culture of mutual respect and focus on delivery of high-quality project results
Hire, train and oversee Clinical trial staff, and mentor junior clinical operations staff.
Develop Clinical Department SOPs and participate in audits as needed
This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.
Employee must provide records of current training or complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, Human Subjects Protection, and GCP training.
Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements including General Policies and Procedure Compliance and security training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, or other relevant discipline required, Advanced degree preferred.
8 years of clinical research experience, including at least 4 years of experience in managing clinical trials as a leading role.
4-7 years of experience in supporting clinical trials in a regulated environment .
Experience in managing CROs is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Trial SOPs, FDA Regulations, and ICH-GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to identify problems and solutions independently
Ability to collaborate with the study team, cross functional team members and external collaborators
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Good organization and planning skills
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral)
Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic and fast paced environment
Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment

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

$138,600—$173,300 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.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

For more information:
– BBB announcement on job scams
– FBI Cyber Crime resource page

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