Senior Product Manager, Oncology

Summary

Join Natera as a Sr. Product Manager to lead the development and commercialization of somatic tissue biomarker products. You will drive the entire product lifecycle, from prioritizing new features and programs to developing a strategic roadmap and enhancing product performance. This highly visible role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution to deliver maximum value in the competitive oncology space. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct market research, and develop business cases. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, free testing for employees and their families, fertility care benefits, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in product management, product marketing, commercialization, or strategic consulting
• Proven track record of leading product management initiatives in the life sciences or biotech industry
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals
• In-depth understanding of core technologies and the ability to translate customer needs into compelling value propositions
• Exceptional project and process management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical skills for data-informed decision-making and identifying market opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product roadmap for the somatic tissue biomarker product line
• Prioritize new features and initiatives, balancing customer needs and operational constraints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Molecular Biology R&D, Software Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Clinical/Medical, Operations, Regulatory, and Business Development, to ensure successful product execution
• Oversee product performance, identify key metrics, and collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement strategies
• Analyze performance data, develop actionable insights, and implement changes to improve product quality, efficiency, and market competitiveness
• Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) interviews, market research, and competitive analysis to inform product development and support growth
• Leverage market insights to validate new features, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure product-market fit
• Identify new business opportunities and create financial models to support product initiatives and strategic investments
• Develop comprehensive business cases that align with company objectives and present data-driven strategies to senior leadership for alignment and buy-in
• Collaborate with Marketing to define product positioning, develop market launch strategies, and create compelling marketing collateral
• Communicate the product vision, progress, and roadmap updates regularly to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure seamless collaboration between departments to achieve business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with oncology products, diagnostics, or medical devices, particularly in molecular testing or somatic biomarker testing, is strongly preferred
• Basic financial modeling skills and the ability to develop business cases are a plus

Benefits

• Employee benefits include 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
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more
• We also offer a generous employee referral program!