Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the Data Science and Bioinformatics function supporting Natera's Women's Health and Organ Health product portfolios. In this role, you will build the bioinformatics capability within the Data Science development team, establish scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, and ensure the quality and reproducibility of the genomic algorithms powering our clinical products. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy and Vision Build and define the Bioinformatics function within the Data Science development team, identify technical tooling gaps, and execute a roadmap to advance genomics-based algorithm development. Establish and enforce pipeline and algorithm quality standards, including review processes, validation frameworks, and documentation practices Infrastructure and Automation Own and architect scalable AWS-based data science and bioinformatics infrastructure, ensuring quality, reproducibility, and reliable deployment of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) algorithms. Implement MLOps tooling and automated validation frameworks to support reliable algorithm deployment into clinical production. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Research, Product Development, Laboratory Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to implement stable, scalable pipelines and support successful productization Team Leadership Lead, mentor and hire a high-performing team of bioinformaticians and data scientists, establishing technical quality standards --- Source: jobicy - Natera
