(Senior) Product Manager, Rare Disease

The Senior / Product Manager (we are looking to hire either a mid-level PM or senior PM) leads the development and commercialization of future versions of on-market or new product lines including new features and service components. This person supports the vision and 5-year planning for our product roadmap to remain a premium brand with leading market share. This role combines strategic thinking with execution, and requires strong leadership in cross-functional teams.  Responsible for the product lifecycle from concept to obsolescence.  This includes creation of a strategic product roadmap, evaluation and prioritization of new features and programs, creation of product requirements, and evaluation and improvement of product performance.

• →Develop or co-develop and execute the product roadmap for one or more emerging business products.
• →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.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in physical or life science, statistics or engineering discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, which includes 2-3 years of product management, product/solution marketing, product commercialization, or strategic consulting experience.
• Experience with rare disease products/education (WGS/WES), medical devices, or diagnostics preferred.
• Expertise and experience in the Life Sciences industry preferred.

• Ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team
• Ability to understand technology and articulate customer value/benefit propositions
• Strong project/process management skills required.
• Strong computer skills in office applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel) and presentation tools (e.g., MS PowerPoint) required.
• Basic financial/economic modeling skills
• Proven excellence in both written and oral communications skill
• Proven organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Will consider scientific or technical project leads for candidates coming from research and development roles. Must have demonstrated applicable analytics, product development and/or project management skills and experience.
• Must be able to collaborate and interact effectively with individuals, and influence individuals, across functional areas and in team environments.

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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.