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bret stephens

@bretstephens

Director-level Clinical Operations Leader specializing in Precision Medicine.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation in clinical research, offers opportunities for leadership, and emphasizes collaboration in advancing cancer therapies.

I am a Clinical Operations Leader with over a decade of experience in Precision Medicine, particularly in Personalized Cancer Therapy. My expertise lies in driving investigator-sponsored studies (ISS) and launching innovative clinical pipelines. I have successfully managed high-impact cross-functional teams and delivered strategic publications, having coordinated and published over 18 scientific articles in top-tier medical journals.

Currently, I serve as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Natera, where I lead the strategic design and execution of global oncology trials. My role involves mentoring teams, presenting executive briefings, and designing evidence generation endpoints that align with scientific publication goals. I am passionate about operationalizing novel strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in clinical research, having designed and led significant programs at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. My commitment to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes drives my work, and I continuously seek opportunities to innovate and collaborate within the field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Natera

Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)

Drives strategic design and execution of over 24 global Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) oncology trials across various indications. Leads clinical innovation programs for novel assays, acting as the clinical operations lead for first-in-pipeline programs supporting commercial readiness and clinical utility validation. Presents executive briefings to VP and CMO with study metrics, site perform

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Clinical Biospecimen Operations Manager

Natera

Sep 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Coordinated and tracked all biospecimen operational activities across multiple Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS), ensuring timely delivery of results and protocol compliance. Maintained oversight of study sample management, including tracking from accessioning to reporting, reconciliation of incomplete specimen sets, and return of residual samples. Collaborated cross-functionally with various t

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Sr. Clinical Research Assistant

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dec 2015 - Sep 2021 (5 years 9 months)

Designed and led the Liquid Biopsy Program for early detection of pancreatic and colorectal cancer, including study design, protocol development, and cross-functional trial execution. Developed a novel cloud-based biobank system for over 127,000 biospecimens across 4,500+ patients, improving traceability and compliance with GCP, HIPAA, IRB, and FDA regulations. Managed clinical research operations

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Emergency Dept. Program Coordinator

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital

Aug 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 4 months)

Established an intern program for local second-year nursing students to gain real-world experience in the ER by appropriately assessing physicians and department needs. Performed comprehensive administrative duties, which involved hiring, training, scheduling, and overall program management.

BU

Clinical Research Assistant

Baylor University

Aug 2011 - Aug 2014 (3 years)

Conducted clinical research focused on the bioinorganic chemistry of proteins involved in melanoma cancer and red blood cells. Collaborated with a pharmaceutical company to develop a better method of delivering medicine by genetically modifying myoglobin proteins to act as targeted delivery mechanisms.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Houston logoUH

University of Houston

B.A. Philosophy, Philosophy

Concentrated in Bioethics. Completed post-baccalaureate studies in 2016.

Baylor University logoBU

Baylor University

B.S. Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology

Focused on Bioinorganic Chemistry. Completed the Bachelor of Science degree in 2014.

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