Natera · 7 hours ago
Sr Director, Head of Data & Analytics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$217K/yr - $272K/yr
15+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The Head of Data & Analytics Engineering will build and scale the Data & Analytics team, focusing on improving data delivery velocity, governance, and aligning with the organization’s strategic goals.
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Responsibilities
Set Data Platform Strategy & Direction
Define and execute a multi-year strategy for data and analytics platforms aligned with business priorities and AI roadmaps
Establish clear architectural principles across centralized platforms and domain-owned data products
Drive the company’s evolution toward a federated or data mesh operating model, balancing domain autonomy with platform-enforced standards
Advanced the integration of Generative AI into data platforms to enable self-service and accelerate insight
Build & Operate Scalable Data Platforms
Own the design and operation of enterprise data platforms supporting analytics, reporting, machine learning, and Generative AI applications
Build unstructured vector store and RAG capabilities to power Generative AI applications
Define platform capabilities that enable domains to publish, manage, and operate high-quality data products
Ensure platforms are reliable, secure, cost-effective, and scalable
Own Data Delivery & Business Outcomes
Own end-to-end data delivery for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases, from intake and prioritization through production delivery
Establish operating models that balance central platform capabilities with domain-led data product delivery
Ensure data products are delivered with clear ownership, quality expectations, and measurable business impact
Drive improvements in data delivery speed, reliability, and predictability, reducing time from request to usable insight
Partner with business and analytics leaders to define success metrics and ensure data delivery aligns to strategic priorities
Integrate Generative AI for Data & Analytics
Lead the application of Generative AI within data and analytics platforms to improve usability and adoption
Enable capabilities such as natural language data discovery, intelligent metadata and documentation, and guided analytics
Partner with AI/ML leadership to ensure GenAI capabilities are reliable, governed, and production-ready
Enable Trusted, Self-Service Data
Establish platform-level standards for data quality, lineage, metadata, and observability
Ensure governance, security, and compliance are embedded by design and appropriate for regulated environments
Reduce time-to-insight by enabling intuitive discovery, consistent metrics, and clear data contracts
Lead & Scale the Organization
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing organization of data platform and analytics engineering leaders
Establish clear operating models, accountability, and delivery cadence across teams
Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with application engineering, AI/ML, product, and business leadership
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, or related technical domains
5+ years leading and scaling data engineering or data platform organizations
Proven experience applying Generative AI and LLM's to data platforms or data products
Proven experience building unstructured vector stores and RAG solutions
Proven experience designing and operating data mesh architectures and domain-oriented data platforms
Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and analytics ecosystems
Demonstrated experience enabling self-service analytics at enterprise scale
Experience operating in regulated environments with strong governance and compliance requirements
Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement, prioritization, and communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI/ML, engineering or related field
Experience in healthcare, pharma, diagnostics, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, bias detection, explainability, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA, CLIA, FDA)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Generous employee referral program
Company
Natera
Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (90)
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2023 (37)
2022 (71)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Sofinnova InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersSequoia Capital
2023-09-07Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2022-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $400.05M
2022-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Steve Chapman
CEO
Jonathan Sheena
Co-Founder, Board Member
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