Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Natera is hiring a Senior Strategic Program Manager to lead complex Research & Development programs that launch new clinical diagnostic products and enhance existing ones. The role coordinates cross-functional teams and manages program plans, risks, documentation, and leadership updates to deliver initiatives on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Drive cross-functional programs that bring new clinical products to market and enhance existing ones, with a strong focus on Design Control and New Product Introduction in a regulated environment
- Partner across teams—including R&D, business, operations, and engineering—to define goals, milestones, and plans that balance resources, risks, and priorities
- Lead all phases of product development, from early concept through commercialization and post-launch, ensuring alignment, transparency, and momentum
- Develop and maintain key program documentation, such as project plans, protocols, and reports, to keep teams informed and accountable
- Track progress and communicate results through clear, data-driven reports and regular updates to senior leadership
- Champion Design Control excellence, managing gate reviews, design freezes, technical assessments, change control, and regulatory deliverables
- Facilitate productive team meetings that drive decisions, surface and mitigate risks, and maintain focus on program objectives
- Guide trade-off and risk decisions to balance technical, business, and regulatory considerations and challenge assumptions while adapting to evolving priorities
- Foster collaboration and problem-solving, helping teams overcome challenges, resolve conflicts, and deliver high-quality results on time
- Coordinate joint development efforts with external partners to ensure seamless integration and progress
- Manage up to 4 dynamic programs simultaneously, anticipating challenges and maintaining progress in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) required
- Minimum 4 years of program management experience in biotech, life sciences, or another regulated technical industry
- Project management certification or training (e.g., PMP or equivalent) required
- Proven experience creating and maintaining highly complex Gantt charts, project plans, and risk/RAID logs
- Expert proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as SmartSheet (or equivalent)
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams, including functional management
- Highly organized, resilient and adaptable, with strong time-management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Must understand and be able to model a growth mindset in the midst of challenging day-to-day interactions
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams
- PhD degree preferred
- Background in research, assay development, systems engineering, lab operations, or software development is highly desirable
- Familiarity with laboratory informatics systems and processes such as LIMS, sample accessioning, sequencing pipelines, and results reporting preferred
- Minimum 5 years of project budget management experience preferred
- Experience with software development lifecycle principles, data architecture patterns (e.g., SOA), and agile tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab) a plus
- Understanding of product development under FDA Design Controls, including documentation standards and relevant regulations (e.g., 21 CFR, ISO 13485, ISO 15189, EU IVDR and Section 524B for Cybersecurity)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing.
- Fertility care benefits.
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
- 401k benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- Generous employee referral program.
- Remote USA
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