Senior Manager, R&D

POSITION SUMMARY:

Natera is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, R&D, to join the Oncology Product Development team. This role will lead development and optimization of NGS-based oncology diagnostic assays and support product lifecycle management post-launch. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional initiatives, provide strong technical leadership, and partner with Operations to ensure robust and scalable product performance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute technical development of NGS-based oncology assays, including project planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination

• Contribute to assay development from feasibility through verification and validation in a regulated (CLIA) environment

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Research, Informatics, Stats, Software, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams to support product development and launch

• Support post-launch activities, including process improvements, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Operations for commercialized assays

• Prepare and review technical documentation, including study protocols, reports, and validation documentation, to support product development and regulatory compliance

• Manage and mentor team members

• Perform and guide data analysis using statistical tools

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Molecular Biology or a related field with 8+ years of industry experience, or BS/MS with 10+ years of relevant biotech industry experience, including at least 2 years of management experience

• Experience in NGS-based assay development in a regulated environment (CLIA experience preferred)

• Familiarity with CLIA laboratory workflows and assay implementation in a production setting

• Demonstrated experience leading projects and collaborating cross-functionally; prior people management experience preferred

• Experience with high-throughput workflows or automation is a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Technical expertise in oncology diagnostics and NGS technologies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Technical writing and documentation skills in a regulated environment

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and design control processes in a regulated environment (e.g., LDT, CAP/CLIA, product development lifecycle, change management)

• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships

• Team leadership and development

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:

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Annual performance incentive bonus

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Long-term equity awards

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Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

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401(k) with company match

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Generous paid time off and company holidays

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Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range
$157,400—$196,800 USD

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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