Design Transfer Manager

Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal and external inspections

Advanced degree in molecular biology or related discipline. PhD is preferred; Master’s or bachelor's with equivalent industry experience considered

6-8 years of post-PhD biotech industry experience or >10 years of post BS/MS biotech experience

At least 4 years managing a team of scientists and research associates

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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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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Design Transfer Leadership

Responsible for planning and managing activities and studies from late-stage development to launch

Monitor performance, deliver timely feedback, and support career development of direct reports

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, compliance, and continuous learning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, R&D, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure seamless design transfer and product launch

Serve as the primary liaison between development and operations, ensuring knowledge transfer and training of operational staff

Incorporate operational feedback into design improvements and refinements