Associate Director/Sr Manager, R&D

Position Summary

Associate Director / Senior Manager of R&D is a strong technical lead who manages research and development activities for new products and product improvements in NGS based diagnostic tests. The role includes managing a team of direct reports to build, verify and validate robust products and actively collaborating with cross‑functional teams to provide technical expertise that drives product performance.

The ideal candidate is a driven professional who maintains broad knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art principles and theories with an in‑depth understanding of their applicability to oncology research.

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical lead and NGS product development expert
• Drive product and process enhancements with innovative solutions; contribute fundamental scientific insights toward producing robust products
• Effectively communicate with R&D management and cross‑functionally to drive strategic decisions
• Experience in building and managing technical teams
• Technical lead for verification and validation of LDT per CAP/CLIA, NYS standards
• Perform data analysis with advanced analytical and statistical tools (JMP, R, Python or similar)
• Supervise the activities of direct reports or junior team members and manage the execution of feasibility and development studies

Qualifications

• PhD or BS/MS in molecular biology or related field
• 6‑8 years of post‑PhD biotech industry experience or >10 years of post‑BS/MS biotech experience for Associate Director level, 4+ years for Manager level
• Prior experience in NGS, CLIA, and high‑throughput automation
• Prior experience managing teams of 3+ employees and extensive cross‑functional collaboration

Austin, TX
$143,100—$196,000 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 statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world‑class institutions. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard, grow quickly, and be challenged as part of a company changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents.
• Free testing and fertility care benefits for employees and immediate families.
• Additional benefits: pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k, commuter benefits and more.
• Generous employee referral program.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, welcoming people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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