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What this posting asks for

Level: Lead / staff — The title says "Lead".

Main responsibilities

  • Lead Biostatistics efforts designing and executing analyses for analytical validation studies in support of CLIA LDT and in vitro diagnostic approvals (e.g.,…
  • Mentor and provide technical supervision to junior team members

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “This is an exciting opportunity to advance Natera’s regulated product portfolio of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests.” · “Lead Biostatistics efforts designing and executing analyses for analytical validation studies in support of CLIA LDT and in vitro diagnostic approvals (e.g.,…” · “Previous diagnostic experience”
    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: “Produce high quality presentations and author documentation of analysis plans, methods, results, and interpretation” · “Identify risks, communicate concerns, and champion solutions to interdisciplinary project teams” · “Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences”
    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: “Effectively convey statistical concepts and results to cross-functional internal and external collaborators and stakeholders” · “Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working on cross-functional teams with members of diverse technical backgrounds” · “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.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “As a Lead Biostatistician, you will leverage your strong applied statistics and IVD expertise to oversee the design, analysis, and interpretation of R&D and …” · “Lead Biostatistics efforts designing and executing analyses for analytical validation studies in support of CLIA LDT and in vitro diagnostic approvals (e.g.,…” · “Perform relevant statistical analyses (e.g., sample size, power, agreement, precision, LoD calculations) for validation studies of varying complexity”
    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: “This is an exciting opportunity to advance Natera’s regulated product portfolio of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests.” · “Perform relevant statistical analyses (e.g., sample size, power, agreement, precision, LoD calculations) for validation studies of varying complexity” · “Produce high quality presentations and author documentation of analysis plans, methods, results, and interpretation”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “Minimum of 4 years practical experience with statistical analysis software such as R (required) and SAS or JMP” · “The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many …”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “Effectively convey statistical concepts and results to cross-functional internal and external collaborators and stakeholders” · “Experience negotiating with the FDA a plus”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Leadership and mentoring Supporting
    In the posting: “Mentor and provide technical supervision to junior team members”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Customer focus Supporting
    In the posting: “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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  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (6):
  4. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  6. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
  8. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  9. Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
  10. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  11. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  12. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  13. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  14. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  15. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  16. Describe a process you improved.
  17. Do you have any questions for us?
  18. Why do you want to work here?
  19. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  20. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  21. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  22. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  23. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  24. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  25. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  26. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  27. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  28. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  29. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  30. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  31. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  32. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  33. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  34. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  35. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  36. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  37. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  38. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  39. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  40. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.