Associate Director, Real-World Evidence, Epidemiology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, protocol creation, and implementation of prospective observational studies, registries, and retrospective database evaluations within early cancer detection initiatives.

• Develop post-market evidence generation strategies by identifying key clinical utility and implementation challenges that can be addressed through real-world data resources.

• Convert clinical and market needs into robust, practical study designs, detailing target populations, clinical endpoints, and analytical frameworks.

• Methodically pinpoint and address sources of bias, confounding variables, and variations in missing data present in real-world healthcare datasets.

• Create protocols to assess clinical utility across various populations, ensuring that the data produced directly supports precision interventions for individual patients and their families.

• Collaborate with Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, Product Management, and Market Access teams to prioritize evidence generation projects based on regulatory and clinical urgency.

• Work alongside Biostatistics and Data Science teams to develop statistical analysis plans, interpret data outcomes, and provide clinical context.

• Gather empirical evidence from early commercial and Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) groups to identify adoption factors, diagnostic adherence, and real-world clinical processes.

• Produce real-world data resources that help eliminate payer coverage obstacles and position products firmly based on clinical utility metrics.

• Simplify complex epidemiological insights into clear, high-quality scientific narratives for internal product governance and external healthcare stakeholders.

• Lead the creation of peer-reviewed abstracts, posters, presentations, and principal manuscripts for significant oncology and diagnostic conferences.

• Collaborate with external clinical partners, investigators, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to enhance the foundational platform for early cancer detection.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, MPH, MS, PharmD, or equivalent scientific qualification) in epidemiology, health outcomes research, biostatistics, or a highly quantitative discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience in leading real-world evidence generation, observational clinical research, or HEOR portfolios within the life sciences sector.

• Proven track record in executing observational studies throughout the entire asset lifecycle, from initial protocol development to statistical analysis and publication.

• Strong data proficiency across real-world data sources, including longitudinal medical claims, electronic health records (EHR), and clinical registries.

• Direct experience in oncology clinical trials, molecular diagnostics, or early cancer detection programs is preferred.

🏝️ 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.