Senior Biostatistician

Summary

Join Natera as a Lead Biostatistician and lead the Biostatistics efforts advancing their oncology portfolio of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests. You will oversee the design, analysis, and reporting of validation experiments for multiple high-priority projects. This role requires strong applied statistics expertise, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of biostatistics in analytical validation. You will collaborate with bench scientists, regulatory, and product development teams to integrate statistical expertise into project planning and execution. Natera 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, commuter benefits, and a generous employee referral program.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience, with a focus on analytical validation in diagnostics, biotechnology, or related industries
• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field
• Expert working knowledge of statistical methodology in diagnostic medicine, including an understanding of CLSI and FDA guidelines
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working on cross-functional teams with members of diverse technical backgrounds
• Strong track record of producing high quality written documentation for multiple audiences
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of analytical validation studies in support of oncology product development
• Partner with bench scientists, regulatory, and product development teams to integrate statistical expertise into project planning and execution
• Identify risks, communicate concerns, and champion solutions to interdisciplinary teams
• Prepare high-quality protocols and reports for cross-functional collaborators and stakeholders
• Ensure statistical methodologies and analyses meet the standards set by regulatory agencies such as CAP/CLIA, NYS, and the FDA
• Provide leadership on the application of both common and cutting-edge statistical methods for studies of varying complexity

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with NGS, genetics, and/or oncology testing a plus

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!