Director, Oncology Partnerships & Market Development

Natera, Inc.; San Carlos (CA); Remote; USD 147,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Oncology Partnerships & Market Development to spearhead collaborations with academic institutions and enhance clinical trial strategies for MRD testing. This role demands a strong scientific background in oncology, coupled with commercial insight to navigate the precision oncology landscape. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of relevant experience in business development and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming genetic testing and diagnostics, ensuring that personalized care becomes the standard for patients.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans

Free testing for employees and families

401k benefits

Commuter benefits

Generous employee referral program

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development and strategic marketing.
• Strong scientific understanding of oncology and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnerships with academic institutions for clinical trials.
• Drive execution of collaboration agreements with partner organizations.

Skills

Oncology diagnostics

Business development

Market access strategies

Regulatory approval

KOL relationship building

Precision Oncology

Education

PhD or MD

Advanced degree in oncology

Job description

Job Description

The Director, Oncology Partnerships & Market Development (US) leads key partnerships with academic institutions and network groups in guideline-enabling clinical trials supporting Signatera reimbursement and clinical adoption. This individual will leverage their scientific background in oncology alongside comprehensive commercial awareness of the precision oncology landscape and business acumen to bring MRD testing to oncology patients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead efforts to identify and develop partnerships with global thought-leaders and consortia groups. Successfully execute clinical development strategy leading to regulatory approvals, guideline inclusion, and reimbursement.
• Contribute enabling expertise in the cross-functional effort to drive the global clinical development strategy for Signatera across indications.
• Assess, understand, and effectively translate the dynamic interaction of medical, clinical development, and commercial environments to guide a long-term, sustainable diagnostic evidence development strategy.
• Engage clinical, advocacy, regulatory and pathway organizations to understand dynamics affecting current and future MRD testing utilization.
• Strong Closer: Work effectively cross functionally internally and with partner organizations to drive execution of collaboration agreements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Deep scientific understanding of oncology diagnostics and biomarker evidence development.
• Experienced in oncology medical device and/or drug product lifecycle development strategies, including regulatory approval and global commercialization.
• Proven record of building KOL relationships; experience with cooperative group trials is preferred.
• Expertise in global Precision Oncology study execution and regulatory strategies.
• Experience in developing commercial launch and market access strategies for molecular diagnostics; deep understanding of the Precision Oncology ecosystem.
• Proven ability to effectively and collaboratively deliver results while working in a global, matrixed environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should have a PhD and/or MD, or other advanced degree with applicable experience, from a top-tier university, with a preference for candidates with extensive background in oncology.
• 10+ years relevant experience including 5+ years of in-depth business development, medical affairs, market access, product management, or strategic marketing in diagnostics or biopharma.
• Commitment to being an outstanding collaborator, both internally and externally.
• US (work remotely); Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required.

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.

Remote USA

$147,900 - $184,900 USD

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

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!

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.