Senior Director / Director , Breast Oncology Lifecycle Management

As the Senior Director / Director of Breast Oncology Lifecycle Management, this individual will work in a highly matrixed environment to help shape the strategic direction and drive execution for company success in breast cancer.  This individual will report directly to the Senior Director/Head of Women’s Cancer Lifecycle Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drives commercial strategy and success in breast cancer, working closely with broader cross functional teams to create and support execution of a strategic plan that supports adoption across all stakeholders (e.g., academic and community oncology)
• Lead the breast cancer lifecycle team in defining and prioritizing key indications and developing a roadmap to fill evidence data gaps. 
• Maintain a deep understanding of the breast cancer space by integrating real-time customer feedback, publications, data presentations, competitive and market intelligence.
• Define value proposition and messaging framework in collaboration with commercial marketing for Natera’s oncology suite of products in breast cancer based on clinical evidence and the competitive landscape.
• Provide commercial insights to optimize the success of Signatera in breast cancer.
• Partner with Market Access to gain reimbursement for non-covered indications, specifically supporting the development of dossiers for submission to Medicare/MolDx & commercial payers. 
• Develop KOL engagement plans in collaboration with marketing, medical, and other cross-functional teams (gain feedback, develop deep relationships, build advocacy)
• Co-develop and co-execute advisory boards in collaboration with medical affairs and perform other market research as needed.
• Frequently present strategic plans and progress on goals to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree preferred (MBA or PhD)
• Breast cancer market experience strongly preferred 
• >8 years experience in product marketing, market analytics at a pharmaceutical / biotech company
• Previous KOL management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of oncology molecular testing / biomarkers

Knowledge, Skills, and 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

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Duties are typically performed in a remote home office setting. This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone/computer, and read printed material. Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times. While the position may be based anywhere in the United States, availability during Pacific time hours is required.

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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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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