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Natera

Associate Director – Business Development

Natera

Associate Director/Sr. Manager, Business Development leading biopharma partnerships within Organ Health at Natera.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,900 - $184,900 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic partnership development within the biopharma and healthcare technology sectors, with a strong focus on negotiation, stakeholder management, and market analysis. Proficient in driving business growth through innovative deal structuring and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Business DevelopmentStrategic Partnership ManagementNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementMarket Analysis

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Hard Skills
Contract ExecutionFinancial ModelingClinical Trial DesignRegulatory PathwaysCommercialization Strategies
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationStrategic ThinkingAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
SalesforcePowerPointExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Life SciencesMBA or Advanced Scientific Degree
Industry Keywords
BiopharmaDiagnosticsHealthcare TechnologyRisk-Sharing PartnershipsPlatform Collaborations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify, initiate, and manage strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and technology companies.
  • Lead cross-functional deal teams from initial outreach through contract execution.
  • Own and develop long-term strategic plans for partnership growth in line with company goals.
  • Drive evaluation of new business models, including risk-sharing partnerships and platform collaborations.
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in drug development, clinical trials, precision medicine, and diagnostics.
  • Analyze partner pipelines, market needs, and whitespace to inform opportunity prioritization.
  • Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership and influence company strategy.
  • Lead negotiations and structuring of complex business development deals, including research collaborations, licensing, and co-commercialization.
  • Partner with legal, finance, and regulatory stakeholders to structure compliant and value-driven agreements.
  • Represent Natera at key industry meetings, conferences, and partner events to build credibility and relationships.
  • Serve as a trusted liaison to external partners, internal leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced scientific degree strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, or alliance management within biopharma, diagnostics, or healthcare technology.
  • Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and closing high-value partnerships.
  • Deep understanding of the drug development ecosystem, including clinical trial design, regulatory pathways, and commercialization.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
  • Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and business tools (PowerPoint, Excel).

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
  • Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families in addition to fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401k benefits.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee referral program.