Lead Clinical Biostatistician

Summary

Join Natera as a Lead Biostatistician and contribute to the advancement of our regulated product portfolio of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests. You will leverage your expertise in applied statistics and IVD to oversee the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials for regulatory submissions supporting our oncology portfolio. Responsibilities include designing and reviewing statistical methodologies, leading statistical analyses, producing high-quality presentations and documentation, effectively conveying statistical concepts, identifying risks and championing solutions, mentoring junior team members, and performing other assigned duties. A Master's degree in biostatistics or a related field with 4+ years of experience or a PhD with 2+ years is required, along with experience in a regulated environment and clinical trials. The position offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, free testing for employees and their families, fertility care benefits, pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, and more. The role is remote in the USA, with a salary range of $126,000 to $157,500 USD.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience, or PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience
• At least 2 years practical experience designing and executing statistical analyses in a regulated environment and clinical trials for regulatory submissions
• Minimum of 4 years practical experience with statistical analysis software such as R (preferred), SAS, or JMP

Responsibilities

• Design and review statistical methodology in statistical analysis plans and protocols
• Lead execution of statistical analyses according to plans and protocols, as well as exploratory or ad-hoc analyses
• Produce high quality presentations and author documentation of analysis plans, methods, results, and interpretation
• Effectively convey statistical concepts and results to cross-functional internal and external collaborators and stakeholders
• Identify risks, communicate concerns, and champion solutions to interdisciplinary project teams
• Mentor and provide technical supervision to junior team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous diagnostic experience
• Prior experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), genetics, and/or oncology testing
• Previous experience interacting with regulatory bodies such as the FDA

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program