Senior Product Manager

Summary

Join Natera as a Senior Product Manager for Lab operations software/LIMS and lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for key components of Natera’s Laboratory Management Software. You will play a crucial role in building a high-throughput lab with automation, build software tools addressing various lab operations needs, and collaborate with other software products within the suite. This position requires a strong understanding of LIMS, experience in a high-throughput lab, and proven ability to work with cross-functional teams. The role offers a significant opportunity to influence how tests are processed and impact patient lives. Natera provides competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, free testing for employees and their families, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management including in lab operations software/ LIMS / lab products
• Strong knowledge of LabVantage LIMS or other LIMS
• Prior experience in implementing LIMS in an NGS lab
• Prior experience in these key areas of LIMS: sample management, equipment and reagent management, instrument integration, and user and security management
• Strong understanding of and experience with key areas in running a high throughput highly efficient lab including automation, capacity and performance planning and more
• Proven ability to work with cross functional teams and build rapport with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Flexible, and agile; willingness to tackle any type of challenge; highly motivated to roll up sleeves and get work done while also thinking strategically

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, strategy and roadmap for one or more components of Natera’s Lab operations software / Lab information management system (LIMS)
• Play a key role in building a high throughput lab with automation to reduce COGS, increase turnaround time, and scaling to support high volume
• Build the software tools that address various Lab Operations software needs from assay execution, sample management, equipment and reagents management, user and security management, and lab capacity, scheduling & performance management
• Collaborate with other software products that are part of the software suite that drives testing from sample to report
• Partner with Lab Operations leaders and contribute to the strategy of running a high throughput highly efficient lab. Ensure a seamless user experience for the lab operators
• Define and track KPIs to uncover future product opportunities; analyze relevant data to drive decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience of having worked in a lab is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program