Remote Lead Biostatistician (Clinical)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Biostatistics efforts supporting Natera’s product portfolio of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests. As Lead Biostatistician, you will leverage your strong applied statistics background to oversee the design, analysis, clinical trials, and regulatory submissions to support our oncology portfolio.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical leadership in the design and execution of all phases of clinical trials.

Perform relevant statistical analyses (e.g., sample size, power, survival, sensitivity, specificity)

Design and review statistical methodology in statistical analysis plans and protocols

Execute statistical analyses according to plans and protocols, as well as exploratory or ad-hoc analyses

Produce high quality written documentation including study protocols, statistical analysis plans and reports, and regulatory submissions

Effectively convey statistical concepts and results to cross-functional internal and external collaborators and stakeholders

Promote statistical best practices

Act as an internal statistical consultant to other functional groups or their members by providing expert advice on statistical methodology

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience

At least 2 years practical experience designing and executing statistical analyses in a regulated environment and clinical trials for regulatory submissions such as FDA

Previous diagnostic experience preferred

Minimum of 4 years practical experience with statistical analysis software such as R (preferred), SAS, or Python.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Expert knowledge of probability theory and statistics including the ability to produce novel methods based on first principles understanding

Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working on cross-functional teams with members of diverse technical backgrounds

Familiarity with typical approaches, best practices, and regulatory standards in clinical trial design

Ability to produce high quality written documentation for varying audiences

Ability to work independently while managing multiple objectives and timelines

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for high impact in a small team

Familiarity with Regulatory submissions, preferred

The 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. Remote USA $126,000 — $157,500 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ 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 OFFER

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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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.

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