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Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics

1 month, 1 week ago
United States
Full-time
Executive
Cloud Engineer
DevOps and Infrastructure
AWS Docker Machine Learning MLflow MLOps
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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
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Description

  • Build and define the bioinformatics function within the Data Science development team and create a roadmap for genomics-based algorithm development.
  • Identify technical tooling gaps and establish scalable standards for pipeline and algorithm quality, validation, review, and documentation.
  • Own and architect AWS-based data science and bioinformatics infrastructure for data-intensive NGS workloads.
  • Implement MLOps tooling and automated validation frameworks to support reliable algorithm deployment into clinical production.
  • Ensure quality, reproducibility, and reliable deployment of genomic algorithms powering clinical products.
  • Partner with Research, Product Development, Laboratory Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver stable, scalable pipelines and successful productization.
  • Lead, mentor, and hire a high-performing team of bioinformaticians and data scientists.
  • Establish technical quality standards and clear operational ownership within the team.
  • Build technical depth to support expanding product roadmaps across Women’s Health and Organ Health.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative technical discipline such as Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of experience in Data Science or Bioinformatics.
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience leading technical teams.
  • Hands-on experience architecting AWS cloud infrastructure for data-intensive bioinformatics workloads and NGS pipeline execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify capability gaps, build scalable infrastructure, and drive execution independently.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build cross-functional alignment across Research, Engineering, and Quality teams.
  • Track record of developing bioinformatics talent and delivering computational pipelines that support commercial product development.
  • Experience developing software and pipelines within regulated environments such as CLIA, FDA, or ISO frameworks (preferred).
  • Experience with MLOps frameworks and pipeline tools such as MLflow, Nextflow, WDL, and Docker (preferred).
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical inference, machine learning, and genomic data processing (preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive pay range of $178,200 to $222,800 USD for Remote USA roles.
  • Comprehensive 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.

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