Strategic Program Manager – Biotech NPI & Regulatory

Natera; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Fertility care benefits

401k benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Senior Strategic Program Manager to lead cross‑functional R&D programs driving the launch of new clinical diagnostic products and enhancing existing ones. You will apply structured project management to coordinate scientific, business, operational and engineering teams, with emphasis on quality, regulatory alignment and timely delivery.

You will manage multiple programs, maintain critical documentation, and provide data‑driven updates to leadership while navigating design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field; PhD preferred.
• 4+ years in biotech or regulated program management.
• PM certification (PMP) or equivalent required.
• Experience with Design Control and regulatory deliverables preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross‑functional programs bringing new clinical products to market and enhance existing ones with focus on Design Control and NPI.
• Partner across R&D, business, operations, and engineering to define goals, milestones, and plans balancing resources, risks and priorities.
• Lead all phases of product development from concept through commercialization and post‑launch.
• Develop and maintain project plans, protocols, and reports to keep teams informed and accountable.
• Track progress and communicate results through data‑driven reports to senior leadership.
• Champion Design Control, managing gate reviews, design freezes, and regulatory deliverables.
• Facilitate productive team meetings, surface risks and drive decisions.
• Guide trade‑offs balancing technical, business and regulatory factors.
• Coordinate joint development with external partners to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Gantt charts

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

SmartSheet

Jira

GitLab

LIMS

Job description

Natera is seeking a Senior Strategic Program Manager to lead cross‑functional R&D programs driving the launch of new clinical diagnostic products and enhancing existing ones. You will apply structured project management to coordinate scientific, business, operational and engineering teams, with emphasis on quality, regulatory alignment and timely delivery.

You will manage multiple programs, maintain critical documentation, and provide data‑driven updates to leadership while navigating design