Manager of Data Engineering & Delivery (Data Science Production Engineering)

POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera as the Director of Development for our Early Cancer Detection (ECD) In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products. You will take ownership of the development, verification, and validation of our early cancer detection (ECD) Next Generation Sequencing products from feasibility exit through regulatory submission and post-market support. Every test represents a real person, and you will lead a team of scientists and managers to execute the performance data packages supporting PMA submissions. You will serve as the technical subject matter expert in FDA interactions, partnering across functions to deliver design-controlled diagnostic products that directly impact patient care. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the execution of the technical strategy and phase-gated process of of development, design verification, and validation studies for ECD IVD devices utilizing cfDNA, methylation and other potential analytes Ensure rigorous compliance with applicable FDA Class III (PMA) design and development requirements Take ownership of the analytical performance strategy (limit of blank/detection, precision, linearity, interference, stability) for ECD assays, partnering directly with Regulatory Affairs (RA), biostatistics, bioinformatics and research teams Contribute to the robust transfer of assays to the commercial laboratory and manufacturing in support of the design transfer and operations teams Partner with clinical and biostatistics leaders on statistical analysis plans required for approvable device performance claims in clinical intended-use populations Think team by partnering directly across bioinformatics, biostatistics, software engineering, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions to align development efforts with business goals, and drive resourcing and go/no-go recommendations at phase gates Deliver the analytical performance data package supporting Class III PMA submissions, developing a comprehensive approval strategy with RA Serve as t

POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera as the Senior Director of Development for our Early Cancer Detection (ECD) and Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) portfolio. You will take ownership of product development strategy and execution, guiding Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and cell-free DNA-based (cfDNA) In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products from feasibility through FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) and post-market support. Every test represents a real person, and you will build an organization of scientific contributors and managers to deliver robust clinical tools. You will establish priorities, allocate resources, and represent development with the FDA and executive leadership, ensuring that scientific rigor and data drive all regulatory and portfolio decisions. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Define and own the multi-year assay development strategy and technical lifecycle for the ECD and MCED portfolio, in alignment with corporate and R&D strategy Take accountability for the phase-gated execution of all ECD and MCED programs, overseeing the development, design verification, and validation of NGS-based cancer detection IVD devices using cfDNA, methylation and other analyte classes. Set team priorities, allocate people, budget, and laboratory resources, and make or recommend go/no-go decisions to executive leadership Establish the analytical verification and validation strategy for the portfolio to ensure robust assays transfer seamlessly to commercial manufacturing Partner with clinical, medical, and biostatistics leaders to support approvable pivotal and prospective study design, statistical analysis plans, and performance claims for screening-population use in both the ECD and MCED intended-use claims Define regulatory pathways and evidence requirements for PMA submissions for ECD and MCED in an evolving regulatory landscape. Be facile in representing the Development approach and activities in senior-level engagement with the FDA (e.g., pre-submission meetings and advisory pan

POSITION LOCATION & DURATION: This is a six-month hybrid (one day a week onsite in San Carlos, CA) contract role with hourly compensation . There is potential to extend or convert to full-time based on performance and business needs. POSITION SUMMARY: As a Software Engineer, Full Stack you will design, develop, and maintain full-stack software applications, APIs, and data services that support our Sample Management and analytics platform. You have experience building user-facing web applications and have a passion for great user experience with a great eye for design. You're comfortable leveraging APIs and services, local and cloud-based, to deliver these experiences to users. You'll use these skills, along with tools like React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, Snowflake, dbt, AWS (ECS Fargate, Lambda, S3), and AWS CDK. Together with the talented Engineering Team, Product Managers and Designers, you will work on new and exciting experiences for our customers. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with the architecture and product teams to drive complex system design Perform code reviews and mentor the development team with best practices Make key design and technical implementation decisions on complex systems and help guide engineering vision Work closely with stakeholders to define requirements, and transform them into highly scalable and reliable, developer-friendly REST microservice APIs Design, build, and maintain highly sustainable systems to support our business applications, including data pipelines and analytics services on Snowflake QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years of overall software development experience, preferably secure, scalable web applications with frontend and backend web technologies The following are specifically desirable: Experience with TypeScript Experience with Python and modern backend frameworks, especially FastAPI (with Pydantic and Uvicorn) Experience designing and building RESTful APIs Experience with React for frontend development, i

POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera’s Oncology Research Use Only (RUO) team as the Laboratory Manager . You will take ownership of the physical operations, asset management, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance for a high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) research laboratory. This environment supports internal and externally contracted research studies rather than clinical diagnostic reporting. You will operate with pace and rigor, using data to anticipate bottlenecks and treating lab compliance as the foundation of execution. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lab Organization & Cleanliness Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory that meets institutional and company standards Establish and enforce workspace organization standards, including bench layouts, labeling conventions, shared-equipment zones, and waste segregation Own housekeeping schedules, decontamination routines, and general lab organization, coordinating cleaning and biohazard or chemical waste pickup Ensure adequate stocking and organization of consumables at the point of use Serve as the point of contact for lab safety, ensuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) availability, spill readiness, and adherence to EH&S requirements Cross-Team Coordination & Equipment Think team by partnering directly with Facilities, Engineering/Instrumentation, EH&S, Procurement, and IT to drive lab operations without needing translation layers Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, service visits, and repair of major instrumentation (e.g., NGS sequencers, liquid handlers, qPCR/dPCR systems, centrifuges, thermal cyclers), minimizing downtime Manage vendor and service-provider relationships, including scheduling, tracking service tickets, and escalating unresolved issues based on data Own end-to-end inventory management, tracking reorder points, purchasing requests, receiving, and stock rotation for reagents, consumables, and controls Maintenance Logs & Protocol

This is an exciting opportunity to participate in advancing Natera’s oncology product portfolio of cutting-edge diagnostic tests. As Manager of Statistical Programming, you will leverage your strong R programming skills and clinical trials background to contribute to the analysis and reporting of clinical trials supporting multiple regulatory submissions. Primary Responsibilities: Lead and oversee statistical programming deliverables, including ADS (Analysis Datasets) and TLF (Table, Listings and Figures), ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance with ICH, GCP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11. May manage a team of statistical programmers, taking responsibility for their technical and professional development, while contributing hands-on to programming work. Act as primary programming lead for regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), CTA/CDx, and PMA), ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous global standards. Maintain programming infrastructure, including R package development, validation, and maintenance in a controlled environment. Develop R Shiny dashboards that support data review, study monitoring, and exploration of analysis results. Promote statistical programming development and validation best practices. Work cross-functionally with Biostats, Data Management, Clinical Science, and other functions as necessary. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of related experience, with at least 3 years of experience in Clinical Trial analysis. At least 3 years of R programming experience, including package development. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient in R programming, including building and maintaining packages. Experience in analysis dataset and TLF generation. Prior experience in NGS, genetics, and/or oncology diagnostics preferred. Experience maintaining statistical computing environments a plus. Compensation & Total Rewards This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay w

POSITION SUMMARY: Manager, QC Development is responsible for modifying existing methods and/or developing and optimizing new QC methods to support routine lot release of reagents and kits used in the CLIA laboratory. Provides technical and scientific operations support in event of deviations and/or non-conformance issues arising for reagent preparation and/or qualification. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities include leading a team responsible for development and optimization of reagent Quality Control (QC) Tests and associated bio-chemical process optimizations to support routine reagent and kit qualification. Analyze data and prepare documentation for QC method validation, author and revise QC testing SOPs and reports to ensure the successful implementation of assays in the laboratory. Oversee technical transfer of new product QC methods from Research and Development into Operations, addressing process development needs for implementation. Provide technical and scientific operations support in event of deviations and/or non-conformance issues arising for reagent preparation and/or qualification to ensure disposition(s) for impacted material(s) are driven by scientifically rational input. Personnel management includes: provide technical assistance, employee development, coaching and counseling, administering performance appraisals, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, related field, or equivalent. Minimum of 4 years of experience in Industry. Previous management experience required. Previous experience working in Assay Development or QC lab is highly desired. CLIA/FDA laboratory support experience is a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Leadership and functional management experience of medium sized group. Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a high pace environment. Strong technical expert