Senior Manager/Associate Director, Strategy & Operations, Therapeutics & Innovations
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Senior Manager/Associate Director in charge of strategy and operations at Natera's Therapeutics & Innovations. Driving cross-functional alignment and execution in precision medicine missions.
Responsibilities:
- Support leadership in coordinating across R&D, Product, Medical Affairs, and Commercial by tracking key initiatives, maintaining alignment, and ensuring follow-through across workstreams.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities in AI, genomics, and therapeutics to inform internal decision-making.
- Establish and maintain operating rhythms, including tracking priorities, managing deliverables, and providing visibility into progress across the team.
- Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives, including internal planning, external opportunities, and leadership-driven special projects.
- Support conference and stakeholder engagements through material development, coordination, and follow-up, while capturing key insights to inform internal strategy.
- Support partnership efforts through coordination, materials preparation, internal alignment, and tracking of next steps across stakeholders.
- Step into high-priority or ambiguous problems and provide structured thinking, analysis, and execution support as needed.
- Ensure clear communication, alignment, and follow-through across teams by connecting stakeholders and tracking key actions.
Requirements:
- 4–7+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, business development, or related roles within life sciences, healthcare, or technology.
- Experience supporting partnership, strategy, or cross-functional initiatives, with exposure to external collaborations, or strategic planning.
- Scientific understanding of oncology, immunology, or related therapeutic areas.
- Familiarity with AI/ML in life sciences and its application to discovery and clinical development.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive follow-through across stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and structured thinking capabilities, with attention to detail and the ability to break down ambiguous problems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent) preferred; strong scientific literacy required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families.
- Fertility care benefits.
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
- 401k benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee referral program.
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