Natera
Oncology Trial Navigator
US Remote · Mid
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About the role
- The Oncology Trial Navigator will play a critical role in connecting Signatera patients to life-changing clinical trial opportunities.
- As a front-line clinical expert, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of patient matching workflows-from initial AI-enabled screening to successful enrollment at a clinical trial site.
- You will serve as the primary clinical point of contact for external stakeholders, including treating oncologists, principal investigators (PIs), and research coordinators.
Responsibilities
- Operationalize outputs from Natera's AI-enabled trial matching platform to manage a daily priority queue of potential matches.
- Perform rigorous clinical reviews, reconciling patient molecular data (e.g., MRD status, biomarkers) and exome results with trial-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Product team to provide real-time feedback on matching accuracy, helping to refine AI algorithms and data filters.
- Patient & Caregiver Support (as applicable)
- Maintain meticulous documentation of all outreach and referral activities within CRM and tracking tools.
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration with internal partners to optimize the field.
- Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of oncology clinical experience, with at least 2 years specifically in oncology clinical research (e.g., as a Research Nurse, Coordinator, or Navigator).
- Proven experience in patient identification and trial matching services, ideally within a molecular diagnostics or biotech environment.
- Experience communicating complex clinical and genomic information to physicians, PIs, and patients.
- Clinical Expertise:
- Strong clinical knowledge of oncology, with a focus on biomarker-driven therapies and MRD-based clinical trial landscapes.
- Technical & Data Proficiency:
- High degree of empathy and professionalism in patient-facing interactions.
- Education & Licensure:
- Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
- Must maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment.
- Professional Experience:
- Expert-level understanding of clinical trial design and the ability to interpret complex inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Technology Adoption: Ability to quickly master new AI-enabled matching tools and digital health platforms.
Nice to have
- Board Certification (e.g., OCN, CCRC, or similar) is highly preferred.
- A master's degree in a clinical or scientific field is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
Benefits
- 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.
- Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
Company info
- 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.
- We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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