Associate Director, Laboratory Operations- TiH

1 hour, 46 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Natera

Natera

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing, providing advanced genetic testing services for oncology, women's health, and organ health to help families diagnose and manage genetic diseases.

Pharmaceuticals
1K-5K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Provide operational and strategic leadership for assigned laboratory products in collaboration with laboratory leadership.
  • Oversee development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new or existing products and technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices, CLIA/CAP guidelines, and all other regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Participate in budget preparation and monitor revenue, expenses, test volume, FTE efficiency, turnaround times, and production performance.
  • Lead high-performing teams with accountability for operations, quality, customer service, and departmental success.
  • Develop and monitor departmental KPIs and identify opportunities to improve performance.
  • Direct production laboratory activities including method validation, method transfer, and in-process testing.
  • Develop or oversee laboratory production processes and procedures and authorize implementation.
  • Coach, mentor, train, and evaluate direct reports to support professional development and team growth.
  • Represent the company in audits, site visits, technical discussions, and client calls.
  • Build partnerships with department heads and senior leadership to support business objectives and operational planning.

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree or equivalent in a STEM-related field; Biological Sciences preferred.
  • At least 8 years of experience, including at least 5 years overseeing manufacturing or a Contract Research Organization production team in a leadership role.
  • Experience managing a CLIA/CAP CRO production team is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Google tools including Gmail, GCal, Drive, and GChat.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured, and constantly changing environment with multiple challenging projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset.
  • Experience in molecular biology.
  • Experience building and managing a high-performing, engaged, and motivated team.
  • Must complete HIPAA/PHI privacy, general compliance, and security training within the first 30 days of hire and maintain current Natera training requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
  • Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
  • Fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401(k) benefits.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Generous employee referral program.
  • Pay range of $132,000 to $165,000 USD in Austin, TX.

Interested in this position?

Apply directly on the company website

Apply Now

Similar Roles

Automotive Wholesale Team Lead

Carvana 10K-50K Automotive

Carvana is hiring a Line Lead, Build to supervise and develop hourly associates in an Inspection Center, ensuring vehicles move through reconditioning safely and on schedule.

16 minutes ago

Global Supply Chain Manager, Energy Storage

Redwood Materials 251-1K Industrial Conglomerates

Redwood Materials is seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager for its Energy Storage business to manage sourcing, supplier performance, and procurement optimization across components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.

31 minutes ago

Global Supply Manager, Indirect Procurement

Relativity Space 251-1K Aerospace & Defense

Relativity Space is hiring a Supply Chain role to support Terran R factory test operations by turning program needs into sourced, delivered materials, equipment, and services that keep the rocket development effort on track.

ERP
31 minutes ago

Head of Dental Network

Clover Health 251-1K Insurance

Clover Health is hiring a Head of Dental Network to build and lead its in-house dental provider network strategy for Medicare Advantage, with ownership of network design, contracting, fee schedules, provider performance, and team leadership.

46 minutes ago

You're on a roll! Sign up now to keep applying.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in

Used by 14,729+ remote workers