Sr Product Manager, Oncology

Natera, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Sr. Product Manager to lead the development of somatic tissue biomarker products. This role involves driving the product lifecycle, collaborating with teams, and enhancing product performance to impact patient care positively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, particularly in the oncology space.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans

401k benefits

Employee referral program

Free testing for employees and families

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in product management.
• Experience with oncology products or diagnostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product roadmap for the biomarker product line.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product execution.
• Analyze performance data and implement changes for product improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Position Overview:Natera is looking for an experienced and strategic Sr. Product Manager to lead the development and commercialization of somatic tissue biomarker products. In this highly visible and dynamic role, you will drive the entire product lifecycle, from prioritizing new features and programs to developing a strategic roadmap and enhancing product performance. Your work will directly impact patient care by providing innovative oncology solutions to healthcare providers and stakeholders.

This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring that our products deliver maximum value in the competitive oncology space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the product roadmap for the somatic tissue biomarker product line.
• Prioritize new features and initiatives, balancing customer needs and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Molecular Biology R&D, Software Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Clinical/Medical, Operations, Regulatory, and Business Development, to ensure successful product execution.
• Product Performance & Improvement
• Oversee product performance, identify key metrics, and collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement strategies.
• Analyze performance data, develop actionable insights, and implement changes to improve product quality, efficiency, and market competitiveness.
• Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) interviews, market research, and competitive analysis to inform product development and support growth.
• Leverage market insights to validate new features, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure product-market fit.
• Business Case Development
• Identify new business opportunities and create financial models to support product initiatives and strategic investments.
• Develop comprehensive business cases that align with company objectives and present data-driven strategies to senior leadership for alignment and buy-in.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborate with Marketing to define product positioning, develop market launch strategies, and create compelling marketing collateral.
• Communicate the product vision, progress, and roadmap updates regularly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between departments to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in product management, product marketing, commercialization, or strategic consulting.
• Experience with oncology products, diagnostics, or medical devices, particularly in molecular testing or somatic biomarker testing, is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading product management initiatives in the life sciences or biotech industry.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
• In-depth understanding of core technologies and the ability to translate customer needs into compelling value propositions.
• Exceptional project and process management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic financial modeling skills and the ability to develop business cases are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills for data-informed decision-making and identifying market opportunities.

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

$120,100 - $180,100 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.

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