Role Overview
Natera is hiring a Lead Biostatistician (IVD Clinical). This is a full-time role in San Carlos. posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to advance Natera’s regulated product portfolio of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests. As a Lead Biostatistician, you will leverage your strong applied statistics and IVD expertise to oversee the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials for regulatory submissions to support our oncology portfolio.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and review statistical methodology in protocols and statistical analysis plans
- Lead execution of statistical analyses according to plans and protocols, as well as exploratory or ad-hoc analyses
- Produce high quality presentations and author documentation of analysis plans, methods, results, and interpretation
- Effectively convey statistical concepts and results to cross-functional internal and external collaborators and stakeholders
- Identify risks, communicate concerns, and champion solutions to interdisciplinary project teams
- Mentor and provide technical supervision to junior team members
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, or PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience
- At least 3 years practical experience designing and executing statistical analyses in a regulated environment and clinical trials for regulatory submissions
- Minimum of 4 years practical experience with statistical analysis software such as R (preferred), SAS, or JMP
- Previous diagnostic experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Expert knowledge of probability theory and statistics including the ability to evaluate and produce novel methods and applications
- Familiarity with typical approaches, best practices, and regulatory standards in clinical trial design
- Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working on cross-functional teams with members of diverse technical backgrounds
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences
- Track record of producing high quality written documentation for multiple audiences
- Prior experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), genetics, and/or oncology testing a plus
- Previous experience interacting with regulatory bodies such as the FDA preferred
Compensation & Total Rewards
This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:
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Annual performance incentive bonus
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Long-term equity awards
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Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
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401(k) with company match
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Generous paid time off and company holidays
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Additional wellness and work-life benefits
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!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
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How do I apply for the Lead Biostatistician (IVD Clinical) position at Natera?
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Where is the Lead Biostatistician (IVD Clinical) position at Natera located?
This position is based in San Carlos. Natera has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Lead Biostatistician (IVD Clinical) at Natera earn?
Natera has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Lead Biostatistician (IVD Clinical) role at Natera posted?
This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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