Senior Director, AI Diagnostics

The role

This person will lead the research, development, and clinical translation of AI and computational algorithms for oncology diagnostics. They will shape foundation model strategy and lead an algorithm team to turn longitudinal data into multimodal AI products.

What you will do

• Grow the existing algorithm research team and hire key talent
• Establish development milestones and evidence-based go/no-go criteria
• Partner with Product, Clinical, and Commercial leaders to prioritize use cases
• Bring in foundation models and multimodal deep learning
• Ensure algorithms are built on clean data, validated, and monitored after launch

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Machine Learning, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field
• A Master’s degree with substantial additional experience will be considered
• Substantial experience developing computational products
• Sustained leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Ownership of complex development programs through clinical deployment
• Ability to define and advance a foundation model research strategy
• Accountability for taking at least one AI/ML or computational algorithm from research through validation and clinical deployment
• Strong understanding of analytical and clinical validation for regulated diagnostics
• Depth in at least one oncology data modality, such as NGS, liquid biopsy, transcriptomics, or whole-slide imaging
• Experience managing people managers and developing technical leaders
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Commercial
• Experience overseeing algorithm deployment and lifecycle management

Nice to have

• Multimodal experience building models that combine two or more data types
• Evidence of contribution through deployed products, patents, publications, or substantive collaborations
• Experience evaluating or co-developing algorithms with academic groups, pharma, or tech partners
• Experience building or leading the adoption of MLOps, model registries, or large-scale training environments
• Experience working with claims, EHR, or registry data linked to outcomes

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• Free testing for employees and immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral program

About the company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The company aims to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care.