Natera
Natera
Natera develops cell-free DNA testing and bioinformatics solutions for healthcare. Its diagnostic technologies support non-invasive prenatal screening, cancer detection, and organ transplant monitoring, helping clinicians and patients access genetic insights for more informed care decisions. The company’s work brings together biotechnology, data analysis, and clinical applications across several areas of modern medicine.

Senior Translational Medical Scientist, Women's Health

Natera is seeking a senior translational medical scientist to analyze genomic and clinical data in women’s health. The role supports study strategy, scientific publications, and medical insights that inform decisions.

Description

  • Act as the primary internal contact for clinical and commercial data supporting women’s health products and clinical trials
  • Establish frameworks and workflows for dataset curation and management
  • Catalog data types and sources, including EHRs, real-world data, commercial laboratory data, and clinical trials
  • Strengthen data governance to maintain accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance
  • Develop and conduct genomic and clinical analyses focused on biological, scientific, and clinical questions in women’s health
  • Assist clinical operations with study planning, data capture, study design, and protocol development
  • Assess the research landscape, emerging technologies, and competitive developments
  • Work with data scientists and biostatisticians to analyze women’s health datasets
  • Coordinate with clinical operations, research and development, biostatistics, product management, external site investigators, and key opinion leaders
  • Develop abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and academic conferences
  • Share findings with clinicians, academic collaborators, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Convert technical results into actionable guidance for organizational decision-makers
  • Manage protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and Natera policies

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in clinical science, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, genetics, or a related field
  • Strong grounding in molecular genomics, ideally with a focus on women’s health
  • Proven experience working with genetic data and nomenclature
  • Experience using real-world clinical data, including EMR and LIMS data, with knowledge of clinical parameters and variable definitions
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Experience collaborating with external partners and key opinion leaders
  • Proficiency in data mining, data curation, statistical analysis tools, and related methodologies
  • Advanced R programming skills, including ggplot2, data.table, and Bioconductor
  • Familiarity with querying relational databases using SQL
  • Experience with predictive modeling, epidemiological methods, and clinical observational or retrospective study design
  • Working knowledge of clinical trial operations, IRB requirements, and applicable FDA or equivalent regulations
  • Ability to oversee multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal abilities and experience leading or contributing to cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage PHI in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Natera policies
  • Must complete current organizational training requirements and pass a post-offer criminal background check

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees and dependents
  • Complimentary testing for Natera employees and their immediate families
  • Fertility care coverage
  • Pregnancy and baby-bonding leave
  • 401(k) plan
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee referral program
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace

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