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NateraSenior Director / Director , Breast Oncology Lifecycle Management
Natera is a cell-free DNA testing company active in oncology, women's care and organ health. It aims to make personalized genetic testing part of standard care…
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Natera is a cell-free DNA testing company active in oncology, women's care and organ health. It aims to make personalized genetic testing part of standard care so that disease can be detected earlier and managed more precisely. The company is seeking a Senior Director or Director to lead breast oncology lifecycle management and shape its breast cancer strategy through to execution. The role is a matrixed leadership position that reports…
Job Description
Natera is a cell-free DNA testing company active in oncology, women's care and organ health. It aims to make personalized genetic testing part of standard care so that disease can be detected earlier and managed more precisely. The company is seeking a Senior Director or Director to lead breast oncology lifecycle management and shape its breast cancer strategy through to execution.
The role is a matrixed leadership position that reports to the Senior Director or Head who runs women's cancer lifecycle work. Responsibilities include setting commercial strategy for breast cancer, choosing priority indications and building a roadmap to close evidence gaps, and defining the value proposition and messaging for Natera's oncology products, including Signatera. The leader develops key opinion leader (KOL) engagement plans, co-runs advisory boards with medical affairs, supports market access on payer dossiers for non-covered indications, and presents progress to executive leadership.
The posting asks for more than eight years in product marketing or market analytics at a pharmaceutical or biotech company, a bachelor's degree and a grasp of molecular testing in oncology, including biomarkers. An advanced degree such as an MBA or PhD is preferred, and breast cancer market experience is strongly preferred. The job can be done from any US location, but Pacific-time availability is necessary, and the work may occasionally extend into evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial planning for breast cancer, working across functions to deliver results
- Guide the breast cancer lifecycle group in choosing priority indications and a roadmap that closes evidence gaps
- Track customer feedback, publications, data presentations and competitive and market intelligence
- Define the value proposition and messaging framework with commercial marketing
- Provide commercial insight to grow adoption of Signatera in breast cancer
- Develop KOL engagement plans and co-run advisory boards with medical affairs
- Support market access in preparing payer dossiers for Medicare (MolDx) and commercial payers
- Present strategic plans and progress to executive leadership
Requirements
- More than eight years in product marketing or market analytics at a pharmaceutical or biotech company
- Bachelor's degree
- Understanding of molecular testing in oncology, including biomarkers
- Ability to lead without formal authority and to influence and inspire others
- Strategic nimbleness, enterprise-level thinking and executive bearing
- Ability to explain complex topics, such as biomarkers and multiple indications, in simple terms
- Strong organization and time management across several projects
Qualifications
- Advanced degree such as an MBA or doctorate
- Familiarity with breast cancer markets, which is strongly preferred
- Previous KOL management experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Life and disability plans
- Annual bonus tied to performance
- Equity awards over the long term
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation days and company holidays
- Fertility care benefits and free testing for employees and immediate family members
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- Commuter benefits and an employee referral program
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Is the role remote?
Yes. The job can be done from any US location. Pacific-time availability is necessary, and the work may occasionally extend into evenings and weekends.
What is the pay range?
The posting lists two ranges: $153,900 to $192,400 USD and $186,600 to $233,300 USD. It does not say which applies to this role, and says actual pay depends on factors such as skill set, experience and location.
Who does this role report to?
It reports directly to the Senior Director or Head who runs women's cancer lifecycle work.
What experience is required?
More than eight years in product marketing or market analytics at a pharmaceutical or biotech company is required. Breast cancer market experience is strongly preferred.
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