Staff Data Scientist

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

📋 Description

• Design, prepare data, and conduct analyses to deliver RWE insights for biopharma clients.

• Extract insights from intricate real-world endpoints utilizing extensive coding, showcasing a thorough understanding of Natera's clinical and molecular data structures and complexities.

• Establish technical standards by applying advanced techniques in survival analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling.

• Seamlessly incorporate the practical use of Natera tools, including LLMs and agentic tools, into your daily workflow.

• Take ownership of communicating high-impact results to both internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Collaborate with internal teams across product, oncology, clinical abstraction, medical, scientific, business development, and consortia to continuously improve Natera's data quality, product offerings, and analytical best practices.

• Actively identify gaps in existing products, ensuring that customer feedback is gathered and reflected in the Natera product roadmap.

• Maintain extensive knowledge of oncology clinical guidelines (e.g., NCCN) and evolving RWE methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced qualifications in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, public health, or related disciplines, holding either a Master’s degree or PhD with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.

• Expert-level knowledge in observational real-world healthcare data, particularly in the design and execution of complex time-to-event methodologies (survival analysis).

• Proven history of leading RWD analytical studies from initial scoping to publication or dissemination.

• Proficient in R and SQL, especially in utilizing statistical tools and packages.

• Experienced in applying machine learning, LLM-based coding assistants (e.g., Copilot, Cursor), and agentic frameworks to facilitate data analysis, code review, or scientific documentation workflows.

• Commitment to maintaining good software engineering practices, including version control, modular coding, and documentation.

• Familiarity with code review processes.

• Experience serving as the primary technical liaison for biopharma clients, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate on study design and translate complex findings into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects concurrently in a dynamic environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to distill initial research questions into high-impact insights that meet customer needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans available for eligible employees and their dependents.

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

• Fertility care benefits offered.

• Leave for pregnancy and baby bonding.

• 401k retirement plan benefits.

• Commuter benefits provided.

• Generous employee referral program.