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Company

Natera · 3 hours ago

Director of Bioinformatics

US Remote

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$179K/yr - $223K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and validate algorithms to process and interpret multimodal data, aiming to identify biomarkers, assess therapeutic responses, and support personalized diagnostic solutions.

Lead the advancement of computational tools and pipelines for data integration, processing, and visualization.

Oversee the analysis and interpretation of large-scale biological datasets, including genomic, transcriptomic, and histopathologic data, ensuring high data quality, integrity, and clinical relevance.

Work closely with cross-functional teams—including molecular biology, clinical research, data science, and software engineering—to align computational strategies with organizational goals and enhance assay development efforts.

Lead and mentor a team of bioinformaticians and AI/ML scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Translate bioinformatics research into actionable, clinically relevant results that will enable clinicians to make informed patient-care decisions.

Effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences within the company and at scientific forums.

Ensure rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements and thorough documentation of bioinformatics processes to maintain accuracy and reproducibility in clinical diagnostics.

Stay current with emerging methodologies and technologies in bioinformatics, genomics, and AI, bringing innovative approaches to the team and actively contributing to the scientific community through presentations and publications.

Qualification

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BioinformaticsAlgorithm DevelopmentData AnalysisPythonRLinuxMachine LearningHigh-throughput SequencingLiquid BiopsyHistopathology DataOncology KnowledgeProject Management

Required

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.

8+ years in bioinformatics or computational biology, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role focused on NGS and/or imaging data. Proven experience in clinical or diagnostics settings is strongly preferred.

Proficiency in Python, R, and Linux, with expertise in data analysis tools and machine learning techniques for multimodal data.

Expertise with high-throughput sequencing, liquid biopsy, and/or histopathology data in oncology is highly advantageous.

Strong understanding of oncology and use of multimodal data in oncology research.

Demonstrated leadership, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.

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

Glassdoor

3.5

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.

Founded in 2004

San Carlos, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.natera.com/

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