Natera

Oncology Trial Navigator

Natera
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in oncology clinical research, patient matching workflows, and clinical trial design, with a strong emphasis on communication of complex clinical information. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools and managing clinical datasets to enhance trial matching accuracy and patient engagement.

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Registered Nurse (RN) LicensureOncology Clinical Research ExperienceClinical Trial Design ExpertisePatient Identification and Trial MatchingBilingual Proficiency in English and Spanish

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Connect Signatera patients to clinical trial opportunities through end-to-end patient matching workflows
  • Conduct structured outreach to oncologists, principal investigators, and research coordinators
  • Deliver patient eligibility notifications and facilitate referral workflows
  • Track patients from identification through referral and enrollment, resolving site-level bottlenecks
  • Manage a daily priority queue generated by Natera’s AI-enabled trial matching platform
  • Perform clinical reviews matching molecular data, MRD status, biomarkers, and exome results against trial criteria
  • Provide feedback to the Clinical Product team to improve matching accuracy, AI algorithms, and data filters
  • Educate patients about clinical trial opportunities and the significance of molecular results
  • Coordinate warm handoffs to site research teams
  • Document outreach and referral activities in CRM and tracking tools
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of SOPs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize the field

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Board Certification (e.g., OCN, CCRC, or similar) is highly preferred
  • A master’s degree in a clinical or scientific field is preferred
  • 3–5 years of oncology clinical experience, with at least 2 years specifically in oncology clinical research
  • 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
  • Strong clinical knowledge of oncology, biomarker-driven therapies, and MRD-based clinical trial landscapes
  • Expert-level understanding of clinical trial design and complex inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Ability to quickly master AI-enabled matching tools and digital health platforms
  • Comfort navigating large clinical datasets and translating patient records into structured eligibility requirements
  • Proactive identification of workflow inefficiencies and technology or process-based solutions
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • High degree of empathy and professionalism in patient-facing interactions
  • Strong organizational skills and follow-through discipline
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • 401(k) benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee referral program
  • Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace

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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial DesignPatient Matching WorkflowsMolecular DiagnosticsBiomarker-Driven TherapiesClinical Data AnalysisEligibility Criteria AssessmentAI-Enabled Matching ToolsOncology KnowledgeClinical ReviewSOP Improvement
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEmpathyOrganizational SkillsFollow-Through Discipline
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsDigital Health PlatformsAI AlgorithmsTracking ToolsClinical Data Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC)Board Certification (e.g., OCN, CCRC)Nurse Practitioner (NP) LicensurePhysician Assistant (PA) Licensure
Industry Keywords
OncologyClinical ResearchMolecular DiagnosticsBiotechPatient EngagementGenomic InformationMRD StatusTrial CriteriaPrincipal Investigators (PIs)Research Coordinators