Natera · 17 hours ago
Staff Biostatistician
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. As a Staff Biostatistician, you will independently lead the design, analysis, and reporting for multiple practice-changing oncology clinical trials, proposing efficient study designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
Responsibilities
Lead the statistical design and analytical planning for oncology clinical utility studies
Provide technical expertise in complex study design methodologies and data analyses
Propose and justify efficient study designs tailored to complex oncology use cases
Serve as study statistician for multiple studies
Collaborate with clinical, medical, and translational partners to influence study planning, development, and execution
Identify risks, proactively communicate concerns, and champion solutions to interdisciplinary teams and executive leaders
Author and review high-quality statistical deliverables, including statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and reports (TLFs, CSRs, publications) for cross-functional collaborators and stakeholders
Recommend and apply novel statistical approaches where appropriate
Mentor early career statisticians and support continuous improvement of departmental processes, tools, and templates to enhance team efficiency and analytical rigor
Collaborate on manuscripts for publications
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field (Ph.D. preferred)
7+ years of experience in clinical trial biostatistics
Strong expertise in time-to-event analysis, including handling of censoring, competing risks, and advanced survival modeling approaches commonly used in oncology
Expertise with innovative study design (e.g. adaptive and biomarker-informed designs), power calculations, and endpoint evaluation
Working knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines as well as CDISC standards (e.g. SDTM, ADaM)
Proficient in R
Expert-level ability to independently design clinical studies, grounded in deep domain knowledge and a nuanced understanding of complex, oncology-specific challenges
Experience with biomarker enabled clinical study designs, sample size determination, and endpoint evaluation
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with collaborators from diverse technical backgrounds
Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Working-knowledge of NGS-based diagnostics and ctDNA/MRD
Experience with non-inferiority studies
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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2023 (37)
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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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