The opportunity
Natera is currently seeking a Bioinformatics Manager to join the Bioinformatics team focused on Oncology Product Development. In this role, the individual will manage a team of Bioinformaticians and Data Scientists and provide technical leadership in the design, development and…
What you'll do
Provide technical leadership for product development projects by representing: the bioinformatics team in cross-functional interactions and moving products through the full development process through validation and commercial launch.
Lead the effort to optimize workflows, improve tools and pressure test: analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests, including the detection of cancer-associated variants and the implementation of evidence-based quality control thresholds.
Supervise bioinformatics scientists and data scientists, managing their: technical contributions, prioritizing resources, and taking responsibility for their technical and professional development.
Provide input on experiment design, analysis and interpretation based on: expert understanding of Natera’s technology and relevant mathematical principles.
Work at a high level of independence and responsibilities in carrying out assignments.
Contribute to our intellectual property portfolio.
What they're looking for
- Set standards for rigorous data analysis and lead the production of high-quality documentation.
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (bioinformatics,: engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or similar).
- Minimum of 4-8 years of post-graduate experience in a data science and/or: bioinformatics role and 1-3 years of experience as technical lead in diagnostics or a related field
- Experience moving algorithm-based products through commercialization and: launch in a medical or biological application such as diagnostic testing, medical imaging, or biotechnology
