Associate Director – Therapeutics & Innovations Strategy

Natera

Associate Director/Senior Manager of Strategy in precision medicine at Natera. Responsible for supporting strategy, operations, and cross-functional execution across R&D and external partnerships.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with R&D, Product, Medical Affairs, and Commercial to advance initiatives, own follow-through, and ensure cross-functional alignment.
Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and Competitive Intelligence in AI, genomics, and therapeutics.
Use data to establish operational rigor, track priorities, and deliver unvarnished updates that push for clarity and outcome-driven action across the team.
Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives, including internal planning, Biomarker Strategy, and leadership-driven special projects.
Support external pharmaceutical and academic partnerships through materials preparation, internal alignment, and rigorous tracking of next steps.
Prepare materials for conference and stakeholder engagements, capturing actionable insights to refine internal strategy.
Operate without a finished playbook, applying data and structured thinking to untangle ambiguous problems and deliver actionable solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent) preferred.
4–7+ years of experience in combination of strategy, business operations, consulting, or business development within pharma, life sciences, healthcare, or life science technology.
Strong scientific literacy with an understanding of oncology, immunology, or related therapeutic areas.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical partnerships, strategy, or cross-functional R&D workstreams.
Familiarity with AI/ML in life sciences and its application to biomarker discovery and clinical development.
Strong organizational project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure follow-through.
Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, testing assumptions with data to break down complex problems.
Clear, direct communication and stakeholder management skills to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
An ownership mindset that identifies gaps and executes with pace and precision in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
Fertility care benefits.
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
401k benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Generous employee referral program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisbiomarker strategycompetitive intelligenceAI/ML in life sciencesoncologyimmunologybusiness operationsconsultingbusiness developmentproject management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsstructured thinkingcommunication skillsstakeholder managementownership mindsetproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAMSPhD