Natera - Principal, Pharmacovigilance / Device Vigilance
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in life science field (biology, microbiology, chemistry, engineering, medical technology, regulatory science, etc.) or equivalent. Advanced degree in life sciences (MS, PhD, etc.) and/or MBA preferred.RAC preferred.Minimum of 12 years of direct applicable experience in pharmacovigilance and/or device vigilance • Strong knowledge of global safety regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH, EU IVDR, Japan) • Experience with safety databases (e.g., AEMS, Argus, ARISg, Veeva Safety) • Familiarity with MedDRA coding and case processing workflows • Knowledge of applicable standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 • Preferred • Preferred • Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, MPH, MSc) • Experience in diagnostics or combination products • RAC, PV certification, or similar credentials • Experience with global markets is highly desirable • Strong analytical and clinical assessment skills • Attention to detail and regulatory compliance mindset • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines • Excellent written and verbal communication • Cross-functional collaboration • Demonstrated self-starter and highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic. • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion within a broadly defined range of policies and practices, which includes analytical problem solving. • Demonstrated organizational, planning, and program management skills, including action oriented, focused urgency and driving for results. • Ability to be effective in complex projects with ambiguity and/or rapid change • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate across cultures • work with others in a team environment; effective interactions with technical and medical personnel. • Computer literacy (PC, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace). • 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. • $160,700—$200,850 USD • OUR OPPORTUNITY • 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.
Responsibilities
• Pharmacovigilance (Drug Safety) • Perform case intake, triage, and processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) • Process and evaluate adverse events associated with diagnostic use (e.g., clinical impact of false positives/negatives) • Coordinate medical review and causality assessment of adverse events • Coordinate timely submission of safety reports (e.g., MedWatch, EudraVigilance, CIOMS) • Support aggregate reporting (PSUR/PBRER, DSUR, annual reports) • Maintain and ensure compliance with global PV regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc.) • Contribute to signal detection and risk management activities • IVD Device Vigilance • Review, triage, and assess product complaints and adverse events related to genetic and diagnostic testing, including incorrect, delayed, or misinterpreted results • Evaluate reportability of events under FDA (MDR), EU IVDR vigilance, Japan and other global regulations • Prepare and submit Medical Device Reports (MDRs) and vigilance reports within regulatory timelines • Collaborate with laboratory operations, bioinformatics, and software teams to investigate root cause (e.g., assay performance, variant interpretation, software defects) • Support post-market surveillance activities, including trending, signal detection, and periodic safety reporting • Software & Algorithm-Related Safety • Assess safety events associated with software as part of a medical device system, including algorithm errors, data processing issues, and reporting inaccuracies • Partner with engineering and data science teams to evaluate software-related complaints and implement corrective actions • Contribute to risk management activities (e.g., hazard analysis, risk files, FMEA updates) for software and integrated diagnostic systems • Cross-Functional & Compliance • Ensure compliance with SOPs, GVP, and applicable quality systems (QMS) • Partner with Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Medical Affairs teams • Support audits and inspections (internal and external) • Maintain accurate documentation in safety databases • Assist in vendor oversight (e.g., CROs, safety service providers) • Ability to provide support outside of standard business hours for expedited reporting requirements as needed
Benefits
• 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.
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