Remote Associate Director of Oncology Pipeline Strategy

Summary

Join Natera as a dynamic and strategic Associate Director of Oncology Pipeline Strategy to shape and execute commercial strategies focused on gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. This role will be integral in driving upstream marketing efforts to ensure successful product adoption, evidence generation, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or PhD preferred
• Strong experience in GI oncology markets; expertise in upstream marketing is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in product marketing or market analytics within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Proven experience managing KOL relationships
• Knowledge of oncology molecular testing and biomarkers is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy for GI cancers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic plans that drive product adoption across stakeholders (e.g., academic and community oncology)
• Serve as a critical member of clinical pipeline teams to define and prioritize indications, creating a roadmap to address evidence gaps
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of GI cancers by integrating real-time customer feedback, market intelligence, publications, and data presentations
• Partner with Medical Affairs and commercial marketing to define value propositions and messaging frameworks for targeted cancer types, ensuring alignment with clinical evidence and market needs
• Provide insights to optimize the success of Signatera in GI oncology
• Collaborate with Market Access teams to secure reimbursement for non-covered indications, contributing to submissions for Medicare/MolDx and commercial payers
• Develop KOL engagement strategies, working closely with marketing and medical teams to build strong relationships and advocacy
• Co-develop and execute advisory boards and market research initiatives in collaboration with Medical Affairs
• Present strategic plans and progress to executive leadership on a regular basis

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits