Senior Product Manager, Oncology

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology and personalized genetic testing. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and commercialization of somatic biomarker products, ensuring successful product execution and enhancing product performance in a competitive market.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the product roadmap for somatic biomarker products
• Prioritize new features and initiatives, balancing customer needs and operational constraints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields
• 10+ 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
• Master's or PhD
• Experience with oncology products, diagnostics, or medical devices, particularly in molecular testing or somatic biomarker testing
• Basic financial modeling skills and the ability to develop business cases