Scientist, Translational Medicine

Summary

Join Natera as a Scientist, Translational Medicine, leveraging your expertise in transplantation immunology and clinical data analysis to drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead clinical studies, generate actionable insights, and contribute to scientific publications. This role blends data science, clinical research, and translational medicine. You will be responsible for in-depth knowledge of internal organ health's clinical data, data analysis and study planning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, publication and communication, and future product strategy. The position requires a Ph.D. in a related field and minimum 2+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Transplantation Immunology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Genetics, or a closely related field
• Possess minimum 2+ years of postdoctoral or industry-related experience (post-Ph.D.)
• Demonstrate a solid scientific understanding of transplantation at both the molecular and clinical level
• Demonstrate data analysis skills using Python
• Be comfortable designing and executing robust statistical analyses; be proficient in data interpretation and presentation
• Possess working knowledge of clinical trial processes, IRB requirements, and relevant FDA or equivalent regulations
• Be adept at juggling multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Employ a solutions-oriented approach; identify potential challenges or risks and propose effective resolutions
• Possess strong interpersonal skills; have experience leading or collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data science, clinical operations, and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Possess In Depth Knowledge of Internal Organ Health’s Clinical Data
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal clinical data relating to transplant
• Track the types and sources of data (e.g., EHR, real-world data, investigator-led trials) to optimize its use for medical education, publications, and product development
• Reinforce processes for data governance, ensuring data accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Organ Transplant
• Provide transplantation immunology and clinical care expertise for scientific communication and product development core teams
• Stay current with cutting-edge research and emerging best practices in transplantation immunology
• Design and execute clinical data analyses to answer complex biological, scientific, and clinical questions in solid organ transplantation
• Support the planning of studies (including investigator-led and external databases), collaborating with clinical operations to ensure appropriate data capture, study design, and protocol development
• Provide coding and statistical support using Python (required) and R (preferred) for data exploration, modeling, and interpretation
• Work side-by-side with data scientists and biostatistics team to perform robust analyses on organ health datasets
• Partner with internal teams such as clinical operations, research & development, biostatistics, product management, external site investigators, and key opinion leaders to ensure efficient execution of studies and trials
• Support external databases (e.g., EHR, UNOS) in coordination with clinical operations and data management teams
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on the preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and academic conferences
• Present results to internal and external audiences, including clinicians, academic partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers across the organization
• Work with clinicians and product managers to transform product requirements into technical specifications for future organ health products
• Maintain awareness of novel technologies, competitor offerings, and market trends to help shape strategic product roadmaps
• Collaborate with colleagues who have deeper renal-genetics expertise when needed
• Comply with HIPAA/PHI privacy regulations and complete required training within the first 30 days of hire
• Maintain a current status on organizational training requirements and pass a post-offer criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience or familiarity with renal genetics
• Demonstrate data analysis skills using R
• Possess experience with SQL or other database query tools
• Demonstrate familiarity with machine learning algorithms, computational modeling, or other advanced data science methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with industry leadership in cell-free DNA technology
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program