Director of Genomics Data Science & Bioinformatics

Natera; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics to lead and grow the Bioinformatics function within the Data Science team. You will architect scalable AWS infrastructure, establish rigorous validation for NGS algorithms, and build a high-performing, cross-functional team aligned with Women’s Health and Organ Health products.

Lead strategy and execution, mentor staff, and drive productization of genomics-based computational pipelines in a regulated environment, with a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in data science or bioinformatics with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Data Science experience

Education

MS or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

AWS

NGS pipelines

Job description

Natera is seeking a Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics to lead and grow the Bioinformatics function within the Data Science team. You will architect scalable AWS infrastructure, establish rigorous validation for NGS algorithms, and build a high-performing, cross-functional team aligned with Women’s Health and Organ Health products.

Lead strategy and execution, mentor staff, and drive productization of genomics-based computational pipelines in a regulated environment, with a strong