Staff Biostatistician
Natera
Remote, Oregon
Full-Time
$164,000
RemoteExecutive
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced clinical biostatistician within Nateras ctDNA diagnostic portfolio. As a Staff Biostatistician, you will independently lead the design, analysis, and reporting for multiple practice-changing oncology clinical trials. The ideal candidate brings deep statistical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a track record of applying advanced methodologies in oncology clinical trials.
Study Design and Statistical Strategy: Lead the statistical design and analytical planning for oncology clinical utility studies. Provide technical expertise in complex study design methodologies and data analyses.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary statistical representative on study teams. Collaborate with clinical, medical, and translational partners to influence study planning, development, and execution. Identify risks, proactively communicate concerns, and champion solutions to interdisciplinary teams and executive leaders.
Documentation and Reporting: Author and review high-quality statistical deliverables, including protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and reports (TLFs, CSRs, publications) for cross-functional collaborators and stakeholders.
Innovation and Improvement: Recommend and apply novel statistical approaches where appropriate. Support continuous improvement of departmental processes, tools, and templates to enhance team efficiency and analytical rigor.
Minimum 8 years relevant clinical experience, including work in oncology, diagnostics, or related pharmaceutical/biotech industries.
Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
Expert-level ability to independently design clinical studies, grounded in deep domain knowledge and a nuanced understanding of complex, oncology-specific challenges.
Extensive experience with multi-faceted clinical study designs, sample size determination, and advanced analytical methods.
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with collaborators from diverse technical backgrounds
Ability to translate complex statistical results into clear, actionable insights for non-statistical audiences
Working-knowledge of NGS-based diagnostics, ctDNA/MRD, or related biomarkers preferred
Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, womens 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, youll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, youll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
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!
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