# Senior Manager, Development and Design Transfer at Natera

- Company: Natera
- What the company does: Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care. Backed by Lightspeed and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://natera.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6250240004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-senior-manager-development-and-design-transfer/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Design Transfer to lead and coordinate the transfer of products from R&D into Operations. This role will plan, execute, implement, and document all design transfer activities for a next generation sequencing (NGS) IVD/PMA assay under Quality Systems Regulations and Design Control. The role will be managing a multidisciplinary group of scientists, providing technical mentorship, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Advanced degree in molecular biology or related discipline. PhD is preferred, Master’s or Bachelors 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
- Must have hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA/RNA molecular biology
- Proven track record of successful design transfer for assays and medical devices
- Strong understanding of assay development, design control, analytical validation, and manufacturing workflows

Tags: Bio Development

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