Director of Data Science, Bioinformatics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and define the Bioinformatics function within the Data Science development team, identifying technical tooling deficiencies and executing a roadmap for genomics-based algorithm advancement.

• Establish and uphold standards for pipeline and algorithm quality, which include review processes, validation frameworks, and documentation practices.

• Take ownership of and architect scalable AWS-based infrastructure for data science and bioinformatics.

• Guarantee the quality, reproducibility, and dependable deployment of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) algorithms.

• Implement MLOps tools and automated validation frameworks to ensure reliable algorithm deployment into clinical settings.

• Collaborate with Research, Product Development, Laboratory Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to create stable, scalable pipelines and facilitate productization.

• Lead, mentor, and recruit a high-performing team of bioinformaticians and data scientists.

• Set technical quality standards and establish clear operational responsibilities.

• Enhance technical expertise within the team to support the growing Women's Health and Organ Health product roadmaps.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master of Science or Ph.D. in a quantitative technical field (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent).

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Science or Bioinformatics.

• At least 5 years of direct management experience leading technical teams.

• Hands-on experience in architecting AWS cloud infrastructure for data-intensive bioinformatics tasks and NGS pipeline operations.

• Capability to independently identify capability gaps, construct scalable infrastructure, and drive execution without awaiting formalized structure.

• Strong communication abilities to foster cross-functional alignment among Research, Engineering, and Quality teams.

• Proven history of developing bioinformatics talent and delivering computational pipelines that support commercial product development.

• Preferred: experience in developing software and pipelines within regulated environments (CLIA, FDA, or ISO framework).

• Preferred: experience with MLOps frameworks and pipeline tools (MLflow, Nextflow, WDL, Docker).

• Preferred: advanced knowledge of statistical inference, machine learning, and genomic data processing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees and their dependents.

• Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate family members.

• Fertility care benefits.

• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.

• 401k benefits.

• Commuter benefits.

• Employee referral program.