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Manager of Statistical Programming
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- Remote from
- USA
- Salary
- USD 132k–165,350 / yr
- Department
- Data Science & Analytics
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Senior
- Published
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- 2 Dec 2026
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The role, at a glance.
Natera is seeking a Manager of Statistical Programming to lead clinical-trial programming deliverables for oncology diagnostic products and regulatory submissions. The role combines hands-on R development with oversight of analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures, and validated programming infrastructure. The manager may lead and develop statistical programmers while partnering with Biostatistics, Data Management, and Clinical Science. Success requires strong clinical-trial analysis experience, R package development expertise, and a thorough understanding of regulated environments including ICH, GCP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
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I establish documented specifications, implement independent quality-control checks, maintain traceability from source data through outputs, and retain version-controlled validation evidence. I also review outputs with biostatistics and data management early to resolve issues before final submission milestones.
I would describe the package's purpose, controlled repository and dependency strategy, testing approach, documentation, versioning, and validation record. I would emphasize how reusable functions reduced manual work while preserving reproducibility and auditability across studies.
I set clear ownership, quality standards, and delivery milestones, then use regular technical reviews and mentoring to remove blockers. I stay involved in high-risk design decisions and critical deliverables while giving team members meaningful responsibility for their work.
I would align deliverables to the statistical analysis plan and submission requirements, confirm dataset and output specifications, enforce controlled-environment validation, and maintain complete documentation. I would coordinate closely with regulatory, clinical, biostatistics, and quality stakeholders to ensure consistency and inspection readiness.
I would first define decisions the dashboard must support, then create validated views for enrollment, data completeness, safety or endpoint trends, and data-quality signals. Access controls, reproducible data refreshes, clear metric definitions, and user feedback would be essential for reliable use in a regulated setting.
About this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in advancing Natera’s oncology product portfolio of cutting-edge diagnostic tests. As Manager of Statistical Programming, you will leverage your strong R programming skills and clinical trials background to contribute to the analysis and reporting of clinical trials supporting multiple regulatory submissions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee statistical programming deliverables, including ADS (Analysis Datasets) and TLF (Table, Listings and Figures), ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance with ICH, GCP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
- May manage a team of statistical programmers, taking responsibility for their technical and professional development, while contributing hands-on to programming work.
- Act as primary programming lead for regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), CTA/CDx, and PMA), ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous global standards.
- Maintain programming infrastructure, including R package development, validation, and maintenance in a controlled environment.
- Develop R Shiny dashboards that support data review, study monitoring, and exploration of analysis results.
- Promote statistical programming development and validation best practices.
- Work cross-functionally with Biostats, Data Management, Clinical Science, and other functions as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of related experience, with at least 3 years of experience in Clinical Trial analysis.
- At least 3 years of R programming experience, including package development.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in R programming, including building and maintaining packages.
- Experience in analysis dataset and TLF generation.
- Prior experience in NGS, genetics, and/or oncology diagnostics preferred.
- Experience maintaining statistical computing environments a plus.
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
$132,000—$165,350 USD
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.
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