Senior Product Manager

Summary

Join Natera as a Senior Product Manager for Lab operations software/LIMS, leading the strategy and development of key software components supporting laboratory operations. You will spearhead software development in LabVantage LIMS, managing the product lifecycle from concept to obsolescence. This involves creating strategic roadmaps, prioritizing new features, defining product requirements, and enhancing product performance. The role significantly impacts Natera's test management software suite, influencing how tests are processed and affecting patient care in oncology, women's health, and organ health. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lab operations leaders, and other software product teams. This position offers the chance to build high-throughput lab automation, reducing costs and improving turnaround times.

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

• Competitive 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!