Senior Scientist

Natera

Sr. Scientist leading bioinformatics and real-world evidence analyses within genomic health sectors.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

RWE and Bioinformatics Analysis: Lead large-scale genomics data analysis, specifically in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), to extract actionable insights.
Predictive Analytics & Modeling: Develop and implement robust predictive models to forecast clinical trends and outcomes using RWE and genomics data.
Data Visualization and Communication: Create and implement innovative data visualization strategies to effectively communicate complex genomic analysis results.
Project Leadership: Own and manage genomics projects from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring all initiatives are completed efficiently (on time and within budget).
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Sales, R&D, Data Science, Business Development, Medical Affairs, and Engineering.
Data Stewardship: Facilitate the integration of genomics data with diverse data types to enrich analyses.
Reporting and Publication: Prepare detailed reports and manuscripts for publication.
Innovation and Development: Maintain current knowledge of the latest developments in genomics and bioinformatics and propose new methods for analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, or a closely related field.
A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or professional experience in a relevant field.
Proven expertise in bioinformatics, with a strong emphasis on genomics data analysis.
Extensive experience managing and analyzing large-scale genomic and healthcare datasets.
Demonstrated expertise in human genomics, including familiarity with inherited disorders, genomic alterations, molecular mechanisms, and disease biology.
Expert knowledge of bioinformatics tools for data processing, including mapping, variant calling, CNV analysis, and core statistical methods.
Solid understanding of real-world data (RWD) sources such as electronic health records, claims data, patient registries, or health surveys.
Proficiency in predictive analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling is required.
Excellent project management skills with a proven record of leading successful, complex projects.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, SQL, and data visualization tools.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven experience collaborating effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, including clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, regulatory affairs, and external stakeholders.
Experience managing one or more direct or indirect reports is a plus.
Knowledge of translational medicine and/or early discovery in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
We also offer a generous employee referral program!

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Hard Skills & Tools

BioinformaticsGenomicsPredictive ModelingStatistical ModelingData AnalysisMachine LearningData ProcessingVariant CallingCNV AnalysisRWD Sources

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationLeadershipProject LeadershipInnovation