Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics New US Remote

Natera, Inc.; United States; Híbrido; USD 186 000 - 233 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive benefits

Fertility care benefits

401k and commuter benefits

Resumo da oferta

Natera, Inc. invites an experienced Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics to shape and grow the bioinformatics function within the data science team.

You will lead a talented group, defining strategy and standards for biology-driven algorithms powering our clinical products. You will architect scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, implement MLOps frameworks, and ensure high-quality, reproducible genomic pipelines for NGS-based workflows, with a focus on Women’s Health and Organ Health

Qualificações

• 10+ years in Data Science or Bioinformatics, with 5+ years by leading technical teams
• Hands-on AWS cloud infra experience for data-intensive bioinformatics workloads
• Experience building scalable, validated genomic pipelines for clinical products
• Ability to drive capability gaps, build infra, and deliver without heavy structure
• Strong communicator with cross-functional alignment across Research, Engineering and Quality

Responsabilidades

• Define and grow the Bioinformatics function within the Data Science team
• Architect scalable AWS-based data science and bioinformatics infrastructure for NGS algorithms
• Implement MLOps tooling and automated validation for clinical deployment
• Lead, mentor, and hire senior bioinformaticians and data scientists
• Collaborate with Research, Product Development, Lab Operations and Quality to enable product roadmaps across Women’s Health and Organ Health

Conhecimentos

AWS cloud

MLOps

Bioinformatics leadership

Data science

Cross-functional collaboration

Team mentoring

Formação académica

Master’s or Ph.D. in quantitative discipline (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, CS, Physics, Applied Mathematics)

Ferramentas

Nextflow

MLflow

Docker

WDL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics

US Remote

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the Data Science and Bioinformatics function supporting Natera's Women’s Health and Organ Health product portfolios. In this role, you will build the bioinformatics capability within the Data Science development team, establish scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, and ensure the quality and reproducibility of the genomic algorithms powering our clinical products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Vision

• Build and define the Bioinformatics function within the Data Science development team, identify technical tooling gaps, and execute a roadmap to advance genomics-based algorithm development.
• Establish and enforce pipeline and algorithm quality standards, including review processes, validation frameworks, and documentation practices

Infrastructure and Automation

• Own and architect scalable AWS-based data science and bioinformatics infrastructure, ensuring quality, reproducibility, and reliable deployment of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) algorithms.
• Implement MLOps tooling and automated validation frameworks to support reliable algorithm deployment into clinical production.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Research, Product Development, Laboratory Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to implement stable, scalable pipelines and support successful productization
• Lead, mentor and hire a high-performing team of bioinformaticians and data scientists, establishing technical quality standards and clear operational ownership.
• Build technical depth within the team to support expanding product roadmaps across Women’s Health and Organ Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science or Ph.D. in a quantitative technical discipline (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Science or Bioinformatics, with at least 5 years of direct people management experience leading technical teams.
• Hands-on experience architecting AWS cloud infrastructure for data-intensive bioinformatics workloads and NGS pipeline execution.
• Demonstrated ability to identify capability gaps independently, build scalable infrastructure, and drive execution without waiting for formal structure.
• Strong communicator who builds cross-functional alignment across Research, Engineering, and Quality teams through technical clarity, direct engagement, and data-driven reasoning.
• Track record of developing bioinformatics talent and delivering computational pipelines that support commercial product development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience developing software and pipelines within regulated environments (CLIA, FDA, or ISO framework).
• Experience with MLOps frameworks and pipeline tools (MLflow, Nextflow, WDL, Docker).
• Advanced knowledge of statistical inference, machine learning, and genomic data processing.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Remote USA

$186,300 - $232,900 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

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. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

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