Senior Biostatistician

Natera; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Free testing for employees and their families

Fertility care benefits

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

401k benefits

Commuter benefits

Generous employee referral program

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Biostatistician to drive innovative oncology projects through expert statistical analysis and cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and reporting of validation experiments, ensuring that cutting-edge molecular diagnostics meet the highest standards. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming healthcare with personalized genetic testing. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely, providing flexibility while you make a significant impact in the field of diagnostics and patient care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of statistical analyses for oncology product initiatives.
• Develop protocols and reports for regulatory submissions and internal decisions.

Skills

Applied Statistics

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Biostatistics or Statistics

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Biostatistics efforts advancing Natera’s oncology portfolio of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests. As a Senior Biostatistician, you will leverage your applied statistics knowledge to support the design, analysis, and reporting of validation experiments for multiple high-priority projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Study Design and Analysis: Support the design and execution of statistical analyses for development and analytical validation studies, contributing to oncology product initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with fellow statisticians, bench scientists, and product development teams to integrate statistical methodologies into study planning and execution. Clearly communicate statistical concepts and findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop comprehensive protocols, analysis plans, and reports to support regulatory submissions and internal decision-making.
• Problem-Solving and Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential challenges, effectively communicate concerns, and propose data-driven solutions to project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Expert applied knowledge of statistical methodology in diagnostic medicine
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working on cross-functional teams with members of diverse technical backgrounds
• Proven ability to create clear and well-structured written documentation tailored for diverse audiences
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience with CLSI, NGS, genetics, and/or oncology testing a plus

COMPENSATION:

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 WORK:

Remote USA

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.

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.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.