Key skills
PMPRProject Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Support and execute Natera’s research collaborations with academic medical centers, integrated health systems, hospital networks, and institutional research organizations.
- Responsible for the operational management and execution of complex institutional partnerships that support evidence generation, data sharing, biobanking initiatives, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), and real-world evidence (RWE) programs.
- Support contracting and amendment processes by managing end-to-end operational workflows.
- Oversee contract lifecycle management, including document tracking, internal approvals, signature routing, filing, and renewals.
- Maintain tools, dashboards, and trackers to monitor contract status, obligations, timelines, and deliverables.
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders including Medical Affairs, Clinical Trials, Business Development, Regulatory, Legal, R&D, and Data Science.
- Support partnership governance activities, including preparation for Joint Steering Committees (JSCs), working groups, and routine partner touchpoints.
- Assist in the development and execution of joint research plans and evidence-generation strategies.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of experience in alliance management, research operations, academic–industry partnerships, or clinical research.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with health systems or hospital-based research programs (required).
- Strong understanding of institutional research environments, including IRBs, contracts, data governance, and publication processes.
- Experience supporting investigator-initiated studies, collaborative research, or real-world evidence programs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
Tech Stack
- PMP
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families.
- Fertility care benefits.
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
- 401k benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- Generous employee referral program.