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Training Writing (must) Inventory (must) Sql (must) Python (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of data scientists, including hiring, performance management, and career development
• Set the technical direction for the data science team and advance its ML/AI capabilities
• Own the data science roadmap for R&D Operations, define success metrics, and report progress and status to R&D Operations and executive stakeholders
• Translate pain points and opportunities surfaced by data analytics into solutions–process changes, algorithms, or new tools–and drive their implementation to…
• Own the sample governance process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability, and manage the associated stakeholder relationships
• Develop and oversee machine learning models, optimization strategies, and AI solutions to forecast demand, optimize resource allocation, and automate operati…
• Lead the development of new data products, as well as the training and enablement around them to grow visibility, self-service, and data-driven decision-maki…
• Design, document, and implement processes for data governance, data integrity, and reproducibility across R&D Operations
• Partner with the Data Engineering and Data Analytics Managers and collaborate cross-functionally across R&D and supporting functions to translate business ne…
• Write clear, testable requirements (e.g. acceptance criteria, data contracts) and define the path from prototype to production in partnership with Data Engin…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “You will work closely with our Data Engineering Manager and Data Analytics Manager to deliver integrated, reliable data solutions across the team.” · “Partner with the Data Engineering and Data Analytics Managers and collaborate cross-functionally across R&D and supporting functions to translate business ne…” · “acceptance criteria, data contracts) and define the path from prototype to production in partnership with Data Engineering”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, advancing diagnostics in oncology, women’s health, and organ health to support better patient care.” · “Strong critical thinking and a drive for learning and problem-solving” · “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 intervent…”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Write clear, testable requirements (e.g.” · “Experience owning a data science roadmap and communicating progress to senior and executive stakeholders” · “Clear, direct communication skills to translate complex data insights into actionable business recommendations”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “You will work closely with our Data Engineering Manager and Data Analytics Manager to deliver integrated, reliable data solutions across the team.” · “Partner with the Data Engineering and Data Analytics Managers and collaborate cross-functionally across R&D and supporting functions to translate business ne…” · “Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “You will take ownership of operational data workflows, establish scalable processes and SOPs, and apply ML and/or AI expertise to enable informed decision-ma…” · “Own the data science roadmap for R&D Operations, define success metrics, and report progress and status to R&D Operations and executive stakeholders” · “Own the sample governance process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability, and manage the associated stakeholder relationships”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “As a Data Science Manager in R&D Operations, you will lead a team of data scientists to design and implement data solutions to accelerate R&D at Natera.” · “Direct, mentor, and develop a team of data scientists, including hiring, performance management, and career development” · “Demonstrated people-management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and developing data scientists through coaching on performance and career growth”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “As a Data Science Manager in R&D Operations, you will lead a team of data scientists to design and implement data solutions to accelerate R&D at Natera.” · “You will take ownership of operational data workflows, establish scalable processes and SOPs, and apply ML and/or AI expertise to enable informed decision-ma…” · “You will work closely with our Data Engineering Manager and Data Analytics Manager to deliver integrated, reliable data solutions across the team.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, advancing diagnostics in oncology, women’s health, and organ health to support better patient care.” · “Own the sample governance process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability, and manage the associated stakeholder relationships” · “Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Own the data science roadmap for R&D Operations, define success metrics, and report progress and status to R&D Operations and executive stakeholders” · “Own the sample governance process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability, and manage the associated stakeholder relationships” · “Experience owning a data science roadmap and communicating progress to senior and executive stakeholders”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, advancing diagnostics in oncology, women’s health, and organ health to support better patient care.” · “Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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