Data Privacy Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Natera is seeking a Data Privacy Manager to support the operationalization and continuous improvement of enterprise privacy capabilities that enable responsible, compliant, and scalable innovation across the organization.  This is an individual contributor role that reports to the Director, Data Privacy and partners with cross-functional teams to help embed privacy principles throughout the lifecycle of data, technology, and innovation initiatives. 

This role helps implement scalable solutions that improve privacy operations and visibility into data use.  In addition to core privacy responsibilities, this person will contribute to the evaluation of new initiatives and support strategic projects and emerging regulatory requirements across commercial, clinical, and research environments.  This role requires a solid foundation in healthcare privacy, clinical research, and technology-enabled healthcare, coupled with the ability to translate regulatory, ethical, and operational requirements into practical solutions that support the business.

Regarding culture, we seek people who demonstrate Natera's values, enjoy solving complex problems, empower others to thrive, lead by example, and adapt their playbook when necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Privacy Management & Governance

• Support the operationalization of enterprise privacy governance frameworks that enable responsible, compliant, and scalable use of information

• Partner with Legal, Regulatory, HealthCare Compliance, Security, and AI and Data Governance teams to align privacy requirements with broader governance and risk initiatives

• Help apply scalable decision-making frameworks and governance processes that support business objectives while maintaining patient trust and regulatory compliance

• Advise business and technology partners on privacy requirements, emerging risks, and evolving regulations

Privacy Technology, Product & Engineering Partnership

• Support the continuous improvement of privacy technology capabilities that underpin the privacy program

• Partner with Product, Regulatory, Engineering, Security, and AI and Data Governance teams to implement privacy solutions and embed privacy-by-design into products and platforms

• Identify opportunities to use automation and workflow optimization to improve privacy operations and efficiency

• Translate business, technical, and regulatory requirements into practical, technology-enabled solutions

Clinical, Research & Responsible Innovation Enablement

• Provide privacy guidance across clinical research, secondary use of data, real-world evidence, genomics, and precision medicine initiatives

• Support responsible use of patient, clinical, research, and commercial information through risk-based frameworks

• Partner with Clinical, Medical, Research, Commercial, and Product teams to help evaluate new initiatives, technologies, and partnerships

• Help ensure innovation initiatives incorporate appropriate privacy, ethical, and regulatory considerations

Strategic Initiatives & Cross-Functional Support

• Support high-priority initiatives requiring coordination across business, clinical, research, commercial, product, and technology functions

• Help move projects from concept through implementation, balancing regulatory obligations, operational realities, and organizational goals

• Build strong cross-functional relationships to create alignment and drive successful outcomes

• Adapt to emerging priorities and provide support across a range of operational initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., law/legal studies, information systems, business administration, data analytics); IAPP certification highly preferred (CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, AGCP)

• 3-5 years of experience in privacy, healthcare compliance, clinical research, information governance, privacy technology, or related disciplines

• Experience supporting enterprise privacy programs, governance frameworks, or privacy technology capabilities

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • Global privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and related requirements)

  • Privacy-by-design principles and privacy risk management

  • Data mapping, data flow analysis, and records of processing activities

• Experience working across commercial, clinical, research, product, and technology environments

• Familiarity with advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies and their privacy implications

• Ability to translate regulatory and operational requirements into practical, scalable solutions

• Experience with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Google Workspace)

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• A privacy professional who balances regulatory requirements with innovation and business enablement

• A strong cross-functional partner comfortable across legal, technical, clinical, research, commercial, and operational domains

• A healthcare and life sciences generalist with exposure to privacy, clinical research, oncology, and women's health

• Comfortable partnering with Product and Engineering to implement technology-enabled privacy solutions

• Skilled at turning regulatory, ethical, and operational challenges into practical, scalable processes

• Effective in complex environments and able to build structure and alignment across stakeholder groups