Director, R&D

POSITION SUMMARY:Natera is seeking a Director of Research for the molecular biology group to lead efforts in the creation of a new product line advancing Natera’s Women’s Health portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular tools for nucleic acids & other analytes, NGS, and expertise in prenatal testing & conditions—coupled with leadership experience. This Director will work within the larger Molecular Biology, Informatics, and Statistics organization to collaborate on building cutting edge non-invasive tests for women's health, transplantation, and oncology. Collaboration, leadership, credibility, and communication are all key for this position.RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership and Management: Provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. Provide leadership within the molecular biology team fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment.Research Oversight: Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of research studies. Ensure scientific rigor and integrity in all research activities. Coordinate with other departments to align research efforts with business objectives.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including business development, bioinformatics & data science, medical, and program management to integrate research findings into product offerings. Foster partnerships with external researchers and institutions.Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest developments in molecular diagnostics, genetics, and prenatal medicine. Drive the adoption of new methodologies and technologies to enhance research capabilities.Communication: Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders. Oversee the preparation of scientific publications, proposals, and reports.QUALIFICATIONS:PhD in molecular biology or related fieldA minimum of 10 years of post-PhD biotech industry experience including significant leadership experience in diagnosticsExpertise in NGS, cell-free DNA, methylation, protein analysis, and other advanced molecular biology technologies strongly preferredThe pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $209,000—$262,000 USDOUR OPPORTUNITYNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive 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!For more information, visit .Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 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