Director, Head of Product Management – AI-Enabled Precision Medicine (Therapeutics & Innovations) at Natera

<p><strong>&nbsp;Director, Head of Product Management – AI-Enabled Precision Medicine (Therapeutics &amp; Innovations)</strong></p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We are redefining the future of precision medicine by integrating AI with healthcare to create next-generation, precision treatment modalities. Our multidisciplinary team is building products at the intersection of clinical data, multi-omics, and machine learning—unlocking entirely new approaches to drug development and patient care.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Within the Therapeutics &amp; Innovations Business Unit, we are developing a new category that bridges diagnostics and therapeutics. Our platform combines deep scientific expertise with proprietary datasets to power AI-enabled solutions that can transform how therapies are discovered, developed, and deployed.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We are looking for a product leader who can translate this potential into real, scalable products—owning the strategy, roadmap, and execution to bring these innovations to market.</span></p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We are seeking a <strong>Director / Head of Product Management</strong> to lead product strategy and execution for our AI-enabled therapeutics platform. This is a highly cross-functional leadership role at the center of science, engineering, clinical development, and commercial strategy.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">You will define what we build, why it matters, and how it creates value—for biopharma partners, clinicians, and ultimately patients. You will own the product lifecycle end-to-end: from concept and validation through development, launch, and iteration.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This role requires a rare blend of <strong>scientific fluency, product rigor, and commercial instinct</strong>. You will work closely with R&amp;D, AI, medical, business development, and marketing to ensure our products are scientifically credible, operationally feasible, and commercially compelling.</span></p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Product Strategy &amp; Vision</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Define and own the product vision and roadmap for AI-enabled tools for precision medicine offerings (e.g., biomarkers, trial enablement tools, co-development platforms) via genomic language models, biomedical AI agents, AI-driven analysis platforms, forecasting algorithms.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Identify high-value use cases across drug development (e.g., trial design, patient selection, translational insights, companion diagnostics).</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Translate platform capabilities into clear product strategies aligned with business goals.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Product Development &amp; Execution</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle: concept → validation → build → launch → iteration.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Partner with R&amp;D, data science, and engineering to define product requirements and ensure high-quality execution.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Drive prioritization decisions across competing opportunities based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Customer &amp; Market Insight</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Engage with biopharma partners, clinicians, and internal stakeholders to deeply understand needs and workflows.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Synthesize customer insights into product requirements and roadmap decisions.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Continuously assess market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Serve as the central hub across Product, R&amp;D, Clinical, BD, and Marketing.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Align stakeholders around a unified product strategy and execution plan.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Drive decision-making in a matrixed, fast-moving environment.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Commercialization &amp; Launch</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Partner with commercial and BD teams to define product positioning, packaging, and pricing.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Support go-to-market strategy, including pilot programs, partnerships, and scaled deployments.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Ensure successful product launches with clear value propositions and supporting evidence.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Data, Evidence &amp; Validation</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Define requirements for product validation, including analytical, clinical, and real-world evidence.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Ensure products meet scientific, regulatory, and commercial expectations.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Partner with clinical and regulatory teams to align product strategy with approval pathways where applicable.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Team Building &amp; Leadership</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Build and mentor a high-performing product management function.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Establish product processes, operating cadence, and best practices.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and scientific rigor.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MS, or equivalent) in life sciences, bioengineering, computational biology, or related field preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">8–12+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, or related roles in biotech, life sciences, or healthcare technology.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Proven track record of building and launching complex, data-driven products.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Strong understanding of drug development workflows and/or clinical diagnostics.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience working with AI/ML-driven products or data platforms is highly preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Exceptional ability to translate complex science into clear product decisions and strategies.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Strong commercial acumen, including product-market fit, pricing, and partnership models.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Bonus:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience with biomarker development, oncology, or precision medicine.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Background in diagnostics + therapeutics integration.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience in early-stage or high-growth environments.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Why Join Us</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Build and define an entirely new category at the intersection of AI, diagnostics, and therapeutics.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Own product strategy for some of the most advanced datasets and capabilities in healthcare.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Work alongside world-class scientists, clinicians, and business leaders.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Directly impact how therapies are developed and delivered to patients.</span></p> </li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years &amp; depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.</div><div class="title">Remote USA</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$184,600</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$230,700 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Compensation &amp; Total Rewards&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably&nbsp;expect to offer at the time of&nbsp; hire.&nbsp;Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This position&nbsp;is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through&nbsp;Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Annual performance incentive bonus</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Long-term equity awards</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">401(k) with company match</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Generous paid time off and company holidays</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Additional wellness and work-life benefits</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p></div><div class="title">Compensation Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$184,600</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$230,700 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>OUR OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong></p> <p>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!</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.natera.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.natera.com/">www.natera.com</a>.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. 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