Bioinformatics Manager (Oncology Product Development)

Natera
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 154,000 - 192,500 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 4-8 yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Technical leadership","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Decision-making","Communication"]

Lead the Bioinformatics team for oncology product development, providing technical leadership to design, develop, and validate ctDNA-based diagnostic tests. You’ll improve analysis pipelines and tools for variant/methylation detection with rigorous quality control, represent the team across cross-functional partnerships, and guide projects from research through commercial launch. Supervise bioinformaticians and data scientists, contribute to experiment design and interpretation, and help grow Natera’s intellectual property and documentation standards.

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Bioinformatics Manager (Oncology Product Development)

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Job Summary

Lead the Bioinformatics team for oncology product development, providing technical leadership to design, develop, and validate ctDNA-based diagnostic tests. You’ll improve analysis pipelines and tools for variant/methylation detection with rigorous quality control, represent the team across cross-functional partnerships, and guide projects from research through commercial launch. Supervise bioinformaticians and data scientists, contribute to experiment design and interpretation, and help grow Natera’s intellectual property and documentation standards.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, optimize, and improve tools and analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests, including detection of cancer-associated variants or methylation patterns and implementation of evidence-based quality control thresholds.
  • •Provide technical leadership for product development projects by representing the team in cross-functional interactions and moving products through the full development process from research through commercial launch.
  • •Supervise bioinformatics scientists and data scientists by managing technical contributions, prioritizing resources, and supporting technical and professional development.
  • •Provide input on experiment design, analysis, and interpretation using expert understanding of Natera’s technology and relevant mathematical principles.
  • •Set standards for rigorous data analysis and lead production of high-quality documentation, contributing to Natera’s intellectual property portfolio.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 154,000 - 192,500 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveAnnual BonusEquityLife InsuranceDisability Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (bioinformatics, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or similar).
  • •Minimum 4–8 years of post-graduate experience in a data science and/or bioinformatics role, plus 1–3 years as a technical lead in diagnostics (or related).
  • •Experience moving algorithm-based products through commercialization and launch in a medical/biological application such as diagnostic testing, medical imaging, or biotechnology.
  • •Experience analyzing or modeling DNA methylation data.
  • •Experience leading technical projects: define/milestones, delegate to junior team members, and ensure quality of technical deliverables.
Experience:4-8 yearsBioinformaticsData scienceDiagnosticsMedicalBiotechnology
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Technical leadershipAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingDecision-makingCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonR

Company Brief

Natera
Develops and commercializes genetic testing and diagnostics focused on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplant to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Carlos, United States
Founded: 2004
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