Associate Director, Oncology Lifecycle Management - Hematologic Oncology

Associate Director Oncology Lifecycle Management – Hematologic Oncology Position Summary

Natera is a Global Leader in cell-free DNA testing focused on changing the management of disease in reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplantation. Signatera is a personalized, tumor-informed test for molecular residual disease (MRD) assessment and surveillance monitoring in patients previously diagnosed with cancer. Signatera is covered by Medicare for colorectal cancer, muscle invasive bladder cancer, high-risk breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and immunotherapy response monitoring for any solid tumor.

As an Associate Director of Oncology Lifecycle Management for Hematologic Malignancies you will work in a highly matrixed environment to help shape the strategic direction and drive execution for company success in Hematologic Oncology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle planning and successful product launch for a diagnostic portfolio in Hematologic Malignancies, including Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma (MM), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), collaborating with cross‐functional teams to develop and execute a strategic plan that drives usage, awareness, and advocacy across key stakeholders worldwide.
• Lead a MM/CLL Lifecycle Team that is a cross‐functional team accountable for progress on tumor goals and deploying resources to maximize outcomes.
• Establish tumor‐specific goals to be owned by the lifecycle team and across functions.
• Serve as a critical member of clinical/medical teams, helping define and prioritize key indications while identifying and addressing evidence gaps.
• Serve as a critical member on commercial subteams, helping to maximize Natera potential by escalating and addressing critical barriers that limit commercial adoption.
• Maintain a deep expertise in the Hematology Oncology space by integrating real‐time customer insights, publications, data presentations, competitive and market intelligence.
• Drive market access efforts, leading the development of reimbursement dossiers for Medicare/MolDx and commercial payers to secure coverage for non‐covered indications.
• Develop and execute KOL engagement strategies, collaborating with marketing and medical teams to gather insights, build relationships, and foster advocacy.
• Shape the value proposition for Natera’s oncology products in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Commercial Marketing, leveraging clinical evidence and market dynamics.
• Co‐lead advisory boards and market research efforts in partnership with Medical Affairs.
• Regularly present strategic plans and progress to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred (MBA or PhD)
• Hematologic oncology experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years experience in product marketing, market analytics at a pharmaceutical / biotech company
• Previous KOL management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of oncology molecular testing / biomarkers
• ~25% travel required (advisory boards, congresses, sales / marketing meetings, customer meetings)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to lead without authority, influence and inspire individuals
• Proven strategic agility with an enterprise mindset and ability to operate with executive presence
• Ability to partner and collaborate across a broad range of internal and external partners
• Strong customer orientation and focus, particularly establishing thought leader relationships
• Proven ability to communicate the complex simply (biomarkers, multiple indications, etc.)
• Strong organizational / time management skills; manage and complete multiple projects

Location

This is a Remote position – US Based.

Compensation & Total Rewards

Base salary range: $133,600—$167,000 USD. Compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In addition, this position may be eligible for an 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, and additional wellness and work‐life benefits.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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. 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 history, consistent with applicable laws.

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