Join Natera as the Director of R&D, New Product Development in oncology and become a key force in bringing new oncology diagnostic solutions to the market. In this leadership role, you will lead a team of highly talented scientists to develop and launch Natera’s next generation oncology diagnostics. Your work with multidisciplinary teams will not only pioneer product advancements but also propel Natera's mission of revolutionizing global healthcare.

 

Role Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a collaborative team, overseeing projects from early-stage through the entire product development lifecycle Technical expert in liquid biopsy/cancer detection diagnostics Product development and Verification and Validation expert with solid knowledge of industry regulations for IVD/LDT Collaborate cross-functionally with informatics, software, operations, quality, clinical, and commercial teams to launch high quality and robust diagnostic products Identify opportunities for product innovation and provide strategic leadership on product and process improvements  Communicate effectively and manage expectations with the leadership team Align solutions-driven approach with Natera's momentum in the market to elevate its standing, while maintaining strict adherence to legal and compliance standards.

 

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field plus 15 years of experience in Biotech or BS/MS plus 20 years of experience in Biotech Proven track record as a lead in developing and commercializing diagnostic tests (IVD/LDT), with technical expertise in oncology Previous experience managing R&D teams Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements in the medical diagnostics field, including FDA regulations and CLIA standards Strategic thinking and innovation Cross-functional collaboration Project management Risk assessment and mitigation in product development Ethical decision-making in healthcare innovation The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $209,600—$262,000 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

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!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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