Associate Director @ Natera

LOCATION SUMMARY:

This will be a hybrid role working out of our San Carlos, CA location

POSITION SUMMARY:

Natera is currently seeking an Associate Director to join our Bioinformatics Research Team with a focus on cancer early detection. Natera’s mission is to change the management of disease worldwide by using information gained from a simple blood draw to detect disease early and proactively inform treatment. The individual will lead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and will be responsible for the planning and execution of research projects related to early cancer detection. The ideal candidate should be an experienced team leader and have a strong background in algorithm development, epigenetics, sequencing data processing, and/or machine learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Envision, plan, and execute research strategies in collaboration with other cross-functional stakeholders
Drive the development of innovative algorithms related to cancer early detection
Lead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and support their professional growth
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence
Work closely with molecular biologists and clinical scientists to solve challenging problems
Contribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality control
Communicate findings clearly across all levels and functions of the company and act as a subject matter expert
Present results at conferences and publish in top-tier journals

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
Minimum of 6-8 years of working in the bioinformatics field and extensive managerial and cross-functional experience
Track-record of leading and developing state-of-the-art and highly impactful computational methods
Highly experienced in algorithm development, data analysis, and machine learning
Deep understanding of sequencing data
Experience in Python
Experience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
Ability to visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form for both technical and non-technical audiences
High scientific rigor and eager to teach and learn about new computational methods and biology

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.

San Carlos, CA

$181,500—$272,300 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!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

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.

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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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