Senior Vice President, Lab Informatics & Product Engineering
NateraAbout the role
SVP, Lab Informatics & Product Engineering
The SVP, Lab Informatics & Product Engineering is a rare opportunity to set and deliver the technology vision for the world’s largest high‑complexity molecular laboratory—processing 5 million patient samples annually and generating over $2 billion in revenue—while operating with the speed, creativity, and bias‑to‑action of a growth stage startup.
Reporting directly to the CTO—with CEO & Board‑level visibility—the SVP, Lab Informatics & Product Engineering unifies software product management, design, engineering, and quality into one high‑impact function. You will drive innovation at the intersection of software, data, hardware, robotics, and AI to scale the world’s largest high‑complexity molecular lab and dramatically accelerate time‑to‑market for our next multi‑billion‑dollar diagnostic offerings.
Our mission is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care, informing millions of patients worldwide in the fields of Oncology, Organ Health, and Women’s Health.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Set the vision for Natera’s laboratory software systems aligned to the company's long-term mission; [Partnering with executive leadership from the mission to delivery]
Translate vision into strategy—craft a multi‑year product and technology roadmap with measurable milestones tied to patient impact and business growth
Own execution end‑to‑end: align objectives, define OKRs, allocate resources, and clear blockers to deliver roadmap commitments on time and on budget
Serve as hands‑on domain expert and technical authority, guiding architecture, design, and quality decisions while mentoring senior engineering talent
Lead and inspire a [500+]‑person global team across product, design, engineering, and quality; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance
Strong partnership with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations
Enforce shift‑left quality practices and continuous validation to meet FDA, CAP/CLIA, HIPAA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and IVDR standards
QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years leading large‑scale software and product organizations in regulated healthcare, diagnostics, or biotech; Success integrating AI, automation, and robotics into production lab environments
Ph.D., M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field preferred
Deep expertise in LIMS, NGS instrumentation, micro‑service architectures, and cloud platforms
Proven ability to scale orgs >300 people across multiple geographies while maintaining speed and quality
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
Why This Role?
Mission: Shape the future of precision diagnostics and improve care for millions worldwide
Scope: End‑to‑end ownership of all technology powering high‑complexity molecular labs
Visibility: Direct engagement with CEO, Board, and executive leadership on company‑critical initiatives
Culture: Entrepreneurial environment within a high-growth public company—best of both worlds
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
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