Senior Director, Head of GU Oncology Lifecycle Management

Summary

Join Natera as the Head of GU Oncology Lifecycle Management and shape the vision and strategy for the company's oncology product portfolio in genitourinary (GU) cancers. You will lead a cross-functional team, partnering with medical, sales, and business development to maximize the clinical and commercial success of oncology solutions. Key responsibilities include owning the GU disease area strategy, expanding Signatera access across GU tumors, establishing tumor-specific goals, serving on clinical and commercial subteams, maintaining expertise in GU cancers, shaping the value proposition for Natera's products, and presenting strategic plans to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), 8-10 years of experience in product marketing or market analytics within a pharmaceutical/biotech company, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position requires approximately 25% travel and is based remotely anywhere in the US, with Pacific time availability required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree preferred (MBA or PhD)
• 8-10 years experience in product marketing, market analytics at a pharmaceutical / biotech company
• Working knowledge of oncology molecular testing / biomarkers
• ~25% travel required (advisory boards, congresses, sales / marketing meetings, customer meetings)
• Ability to lead without authority, influence and inspire individuals
• Proven strategic agility with an enterprise mindset and ability to operate with executive presence
• Ability to partner and collaborate across a broad range of internal and external partners
• Strong customer orientation and focus, particularly establishing thought leader relationships
• Proven ability to communicate the complex simply (biomarkers, multiple indications, etc.)
• Strong organizational / time management skills; manage and complete multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle planning and success of GU cancers , collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute a strategic plan that drives usage, awareness, and advocacy across key stakeholders worldwide
• Expand Signatera access across GU tumors – prioritize key indications, own evidence roadmaps, close evidence gaps and submit for coverage
• Establish tumor-specific goals to be owned by the lifecycle team and across functions
• Serve as a critical member on clinical / medical teams, helping define and prioritize key indications while identifying and addressing evidence gaps
• Monitor performance & mitigate risks – In close partnership with Marketing team, track performance and deliver against GU commercial and medical goals, identifying potential issues / risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Serve as a critical member on commercial subteams, helping to maximize Natera potential by escalating and addressing critical barriers that limit commercial adoption
• Maintain a deep expertise in the GU cancers space by integrating real-time customer insights, publications, data presentations, competitive and market intelligence
• Shape the value proposition for Natera’s oncology products in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Commercial Marketing, leveraging clinical evidence and market dynamics
• Regularly present strategic plans and progress to executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• GU oncology market experience strongly preferred
• Previous KOL management experience preferred

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
• Generous employee referral program