Associate Director / Director of Product Management

Summary

Join Natera as an Associate Director/Director of Product Management, Oncology to lead the development and commercialization of diagnostic and companion diagnostic (CDx) tests for their new/emerging MRD portfolio. You will contribute to the vision and 5-year plan for commercializing in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, requiring strategic thinking and cross-functional team leadership. This role encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from concept to obsolescence. Responsibilities include creating a strategic product roadmap, evaluating and prioritizing new features, defining product requirements, and improving product performance. You will also manage product performance, conduct market research, and support product marketing efforts. The position requires strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in physical or life sciences, statistics, or engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, which includes 2-3 years of product management, product/solution marketing, product commercialization, or strategic consulting experience
• Ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team
• Ability to understand the technology and articulate customer value/benefit propositions
• Strong project/process management skills are required
• Strong computer skills in office applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel) and presentation tools (e.g., MS PowerPoint) required
• Basic financial/economic modeling skills
• Proven excellence in both written and oral communication skills
• Proven organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be able to collaborate and interact effectively with individuals, and influence individuals, across functional areas and in team environments

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy for IVD commercialization of new MRD product(s) in key global markets
• Own and execute the product roadmap for IUO, RUO and/or IVD use
• Deliver product requirements based on customer needs and operational limitations
• Manage product performance and field all product support needs, working across departments, including Product Management, Molecular Biology R&D, Bioinformatics/Data Science/Statistics R&D, Software Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Medical, Clinical Operations, Laboratory Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Business Development
• Develop quantitative product performance indicators, analyze and track performance data, and identify strategies for improvement across teams
• Identify business opportunities and create business cases and financial models
• Conduct VOC interviews, market research, and competitive analysis as a means to test and validate product features, improve customer satisfaction, and support market growth
• Support product marketing in the definition of product positioning – from market launch plans, pricing, and delivering key collateral content to marketing communications
• Create written, data-based arguments and presentations to achieve buy-in from stakeholders
• Provide internal and external stakeholders with the appropriate updates on progress, vision, product roadmap, etc

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s or PhD degree is preferred
• Experience with oncology products/education, medical devices, or diagnostics preferred
• Experience with FDA-regulated diagnostic or CDx tests is strongly preferred
• Experience with products delivered as laboratory services is strongly preferred
• Experience with globally commercialized diagnostic products and regulations (e.g. IVDR, Japan PMDA,) preferred
• Expertise and experience in the Life Sciences industry are preferred
• Will consider scientific or technical project leads for candidates coming from research and development roles. Must have demonstrated applicable analytics, product development, and/or project management skills and experience

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!