POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Platform Product Manager leads the development and commercialization of future versions of on-market or new product lines. This person supports the vision and strategic product roadmap for the Platform Technologies Group with the goal of developing a scalable and robust platform upon which the next generation of Natera clinical assays will be based. The Senior Product Manger is responsible for the entire product lifecycle from concept to obsolescence, evaluation, and prioritization of new features and programs, a creation of product requirements and monitoring product performance in the field. The role combines strategic thinking with execution and will require a strong cross-functional leader and influencer.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute the product roadmap for Panorama and other tests.
Deliver product requirements based on customer needs and operational limitations.
Manage product performance and field all product support needs, working across departments, including Product Management, Molecular Biology R&D, Statistics R&D, Software Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Clinical/Medical, Operations, Regulatory, and Business Development.
Develop quantitative product performance indicators, analyze and track performance data, and identify strategies for improvement across teams.
Identify business opportunities and create business cases and financial models.
Conduct VOC interviews, market research, and competitive analysis as a means to test and validate product features, improve customer satisfaction and support market growth.
Support product marketing in the definition of product positioning – from market launch plans, pricing, and delivering key collateral content to marketing communications.
Create written, data-based arguments and presentations to achieve buy-in from stakeholders
Provide internal and external stakeholders with the appropriate updates on progress, vision, product roadmap, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in physical or life science, statistics, engineering discipline, or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience, which includes 4-5 years of product management, product/solution marketing, product commercialization, or strategic consulting experience.
Experience with Prenatal products/education, medical devices, or diagnostics preferred.
Expertise and experience in the Life Sciences industry preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team
Ability to understand technology and articulate customer value/benefit propositions
Basic financial/economic modeling skills
Proven excellence in both written and oral communications skill Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with individuals, and influence individuals across functional areas and in team environments.
Proven organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience influencing larger groups and leading a team in a successful project.
Will consider scientific or technical project leads for candidates coming from research and development roles.
Compensation & Total Rewards
This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:
Annual performance incentive bonus
Long-term equity awards
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Additional wellness and work-life benefits
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
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!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in physical science, life science, statistics, engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience
- 4-5 years of product management, product or solution marketing, product commercialization, or strategic consulting experience
- Experience with prenatal products or education, medical devices, or diagnostics
- Expertise and experience in the life sciences industry
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
- Ability to understand technology and articulate customer value propositions
- Basic financial and economic modeling skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively and influence individuals across functional areas
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience influencing larger groups and leading successful projects
Natera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Natera and has not been reviewed or approved by Natera.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan choice, fertility support, and free Natera tests for employees and families are emphasized alongside dental, vision, and life/disability coverage. These elements indicate robust core health coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available, and equity is described as a significant part of compensation in some roles. This accessibility to ownership can meaningfully augment overall pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible, no‑accrual PTO policy and parental leave are positioned as part of the package. This breadth suggests meaningful time‑off provisions are included.
Natera Insights
What We Do
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. Where some set out to build a test, we set out to achieve a mission: change the management of disease worldwide by using DNA testing to proactively inform treatment. Through a cfDNA technology platform approach, we've pioneered noninvasive testing in unlimited applications—each with their own potential to revolutionize care for patients. #TeamNatera includes clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from around the world. Our diverse teams blend a passion for patients with deep clinical, scientific, and technological roots. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy.
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