Associate Director of Bioinformatics (Women's Health and Organ Health)
Role overview
Job description
Natera is seeking an Associate Director to lead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists in our Women's Health and Organ Health research organization. You will oversee the scientific planning and execution of research and assay-development of diagnostic projects, and you will be responsible for creating production-ready pipeline components. You will manage your team and its professional growth, the research strategy behind new product development, and the handoff of research work into production. The role calls for deep experience in algorithm and assay development, NGS data processing across multiple modalities, and the full life cycle of diagnostic product research and development in a regulated (CLIA) setting. You will evaluate new technologies and NGS assays, implement methods to optimize performance, and help define the product profile from a bioinformatics perspective, with input from
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- Listed from Natera's careers site via Greenhouse · last confirmed on the source 19 Oct 2026
- Posted 10 Aug 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Biostatistics, or a related field. (An M.S. with equivalent experience considered). 7+ years in bioinformatics, including 3+ years leading scientists and working across functions. Demonstrated ownership of a team that took scientific research into real clinical use, not only to a result. Demonstrated experience developing or scientifically guiding diagnostic sequencing assays. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: What we are screening for Deep expertise in next-generation sequencing analysis: hybrid-capture or amplicon-based target enrichment designs, sequencing quality control, secondary analysis, and variant calling. Experience with cell-free DNA sequencing and other omics data, especially in a diagnostics setting. Preferred to have some exposure to multiomics types : methylation, fragmentomics, or related cfDNA signals. Working knowledge of how a diagnostic product moves through development in a regulated, accredited setting, including the practices and standards that apply. Strong Python, programming, and data analysis skills. Fluency in exploratory data analysis and visualization on comple
Department · Molecular Biology Informatics & Statistics
Hiring company
Natera
Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care.
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