Senior Data Analyst

Summary

Join Natera as a Senior Data Analyst and play a crucial role in advancing our clinical research efforts. This position blends data expertise with healthcare knowledge to drive positive changes in patient care and medical research. You will collect, analyze, and de-identify clinical data, ensuring accuracy and integrity. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and researchers to improve patient outcomes and contribute to advancements in medical research. Your insights will support evidence-based decision-making and improve healthcare quality. This role offers the opportunity to work with various data sources and tools, contributing to a global leader in cell-free DNA testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics etc) and minimum of 4 years of experience in clinical data analysis or a related role preferably in a healthcare or pharmaceutical setting
• Master’s degree in related field and 2 years of relevant experience also acceptable
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
• Experience with healthcare data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Quick Sight)
• Strong SQL skills for querying and retrieving data from complex data sources in a structured format
• Proficient in aggregating data, preparing, cleaning data and data mining using SQL and Python
• Experience building ETL pipelines, preferably using AWS tools
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity and privacy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Responsibilities

• Gather and verify clinical and assay execution data from various structured and unstructured sources, such as LIMS systems, csv files, external SAS datasets, JSON and PDF files etc
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
• Collaborate with researchers and bioinformaticians to define requirements for sample and data selection for research and study designs
• Support automation and process improvement to enhance timeliness of data delivery to stakeholders across business units
• Maintain data repositories, databases, and data views for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Monitor data quality and implement data cleaning procedures as needed
• Create clear and concise reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Provide data-driven insights for improving clinical processes, patient care, and research protocols and to support decision-making
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and secure delivery of clinical data
• Monitor data analysis processes and identify areas for improvement
• Stay current with relevant regulations and standards in clinical research and data analysis
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
• Collaborate with multiple teams, including researchers, medical directors, bioinformaticians, biostatisticians & data scientists and IT professionals, to address data-related challenges and deliver clean and accurate data
• Act as a liaison between data management and healthcare teams to bridge communication gaps
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in clinical data analysis and healthcare
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation in data analysis methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional understanding of next-gen sequencing workflows; human genetics knowledge is a plus
• Experience with healthcare data, electronic health records (EHR), and clinical terminology is a plus
• Basic knowledge of clinical research methodologies and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and FDA guidelines
• Certification in data analysis or healthcare informatics is a plus
• Basic understanding of machine learning and predictive modeling for healthcare applications
• Previous experience working in a clinical or healthcare research environment

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
• Remote USA