Director, ECD Development
Role Overview
Join Natera as the Director of Development for our Early Cancer Detection (ECD) In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products.
You will take ownership of the development, verification, and validation of our early cancer detection (ECD) Next Generation Sequencing products from feasibility exit through regulatory submission and post-market support.
Every test represents a real person, and you will lead a team of scientists and managers to execute the performance data packages supporting PMA submissions.
You will serve as the technical subject matter expert in FDA interactions, partnering across functions to deliver design-controlled diagnostic products that directly impact patient care.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; an MS with additional relevant industry experience will be considered
- 6+ years of experience in IVD or diagnostic device development under design controls
- 5+ years of experience directing scientific or technical teams
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Deep technical expertise with complex NGS-based diagnostic assays, including assay design, analytical validation, and transfer to a commercial laboratory or manufacturing
- Demonstrated direct experience in FDA interactions (e.g., Pre-Submission meetings) for a molecular diagnostic or NGS-based device
- Experience in liquid biopsy or molecular diagnostics for clinical oncology, specifically cfDNA-based detection of low-abundance signals at high specificity
- Push for clarity and outcome-driven action across the organization, with a solutions-oriented approach to both technical challenges and cross-functional team dynamics
- Working knowledge of FDA premarket pathways for high-complexity IVD approvals
- Deep knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820/QMSR, Part 809, and Part 814), ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14971, and IVDR
- Deliver unvarnished, data-backed updates to internal and external stakeholders (including the FDA and executive leadership), pushing for decisions grounded in analytical evidence
- Ability to translate the requirements of device development to technical and non-technical teams, enabling robust development processes and performance study designs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Served as a principal technical contributor on a PMA, De Novo, or Breakthrough Device submission for an NGS-based oncology device, or an equivalent high-complexity IVD approval outside the US (e.g., IVDR Class C/D, PMDA, NMPA)
- Experience with pivotal clinical validation studies for cancer screening or early detection, in partnership with biostatistics
- Experience translating Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) into FDA-regulated IVD products
- Experience with bioinformatics pipelines and companion software as components of a regulated IVD (IEC 62304)
- The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
- Remote USA
- $228,600 — $285,800 USD
- OUR OPPORTUNITY
- NateraTM 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/
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