Senior Vice President, Lab Informatics & Product Engineering

Summary

Join Natera as the SVP, Lab Informatics & Product Engineering and lead the technology vision for the world’s largest high-complexity molecular laboratory. You will unify software product management, design, engineering, and quality, driving innovation at the intersection of software, data, hardware, robotics, and AI. This role involves translating vision into a multi-year product roadmap, executing end-to-end, and serving as a technical authority. You will lead a large global team, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance. The position requires strong partnership with cross-functional teams and adherence to regulatory standards. This is a high-visibility role with direct engagement with the CEO and Board.

Requirements

• 15+ years leading large‑scale software and product organizations in regulated healthcare, diagnostics, or biotech; Success integrating AI, automation, and robotics into production lab environments
• Ph.D., M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field preferred
• Deep expertise in LIMS, NGS instrumentation, micro‑service architectures, and cloud platforms
• Proven ability to scale orgs >300 people across multiple geographies while maintaining speed and quality
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for Natera’s laboratory software systems aligned to the company's long-term mission; [Partnering with executive leadership from the mission to delivery]
• Translate vision into strategy—craft a multi‑year product and technology roadmap with measurable milestones tied to patient impact and business growth
• Own execution end‑to‑end: align objectives, define OKRs, allocate resources, and clear blockers to deliver roadmap commitments on time and on budget
• Serve as hands‑on domain expert and technical authority, guiding architecture, design, and quality decisions while mentoring senior engineering talent
• Lead and inspire a [500+]‑person global team across product, design, engineering, and quality; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance
• Strong partnership with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations
• Enforce shift‑left quality practices and continuous validation to meet FDA, CAP/CLIA, HIPAA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and IVDR standards

Benefits

• Competitive 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!