We are a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.
Associate Director/Director, Oncology Algorithm & Data Products
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$174K - $250K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a product leader to drive the development of oncology diagnostic algorithms and data products powered by next-generation sequencing and large-scale clinico-genomic datasets.
This role will focus on identifying high-value product opportunities and leading the development of algorithm-driven solutions that support cancer detection, disease monitoring, biomarker discovery, and drug development.
The ideal candidate brings strong product management experience in oncology diagnostics or genomics, with the ability to translate complex scientific and data capabilities into clinically meaningful and commercially successful products.
This leader will work closely with bioinformatics, data science, clinical, and commercial teams to guide products from concept through validation and commercialization, helping expand Natera’s impact across precision oncology and biopharma partnerships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Define oncology algorithm product strategy
Identify and prioritize opportunities to develop algorithm-driven diagnostics and data products that address unmet needs in oncology care and drug development
2. Lead development of diagnostic algorithms and data products
Partner with bioinformatics and data science teams to translate genomic and clinical datasets into clinically meaningful algorithms supporting:
- MRD detection and monitoring
- therapy response prediction
- biomarker development
- clinical trial applications
3. Drive product lifecycle management
Lead cross-functional teams through concept development, validation strategy, launch planning, and ongoing product optimization
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in oncology diagnostics, genomics, or life sciences
- Demonstrated experience leading products from concept through launch and on-market management
- Strong understanding of oncology diagnostics, biomarker development, or genomic testing workflows
- Experience working with large genomic, clinical, or real-world datasets to inform product development
- Experience partnering with data science or bioinformatics teams to develop algorithm-driven products
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Strategic thinker with strong understanding of oncology diagnostics, genomic data, and algorithm-driven products
- Executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with biopharma and academic key opinion leaders
- Builder mindset — comfortable shaping new categories in AI-enabled precision oncology
- Collaborative leader who can align scientific rigor with commercial impact
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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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
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Job Requirements
- 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in oncology diagnostics, genomics, or life sciences
- Demonstrated experience leading products from concept through launch and on-market management
- Strong understanding of oncology diagnostics, biomarker development, or genomic testing workflows
- Experience working with large genomic, clinical, or real-world datasets to inform product development
- Experience partnering with data science or bioinformatics teams to develop algorithm-driven products
- Strategic thinker with strong understanding of oncology diagnostics, genomic data, and algorithm-driven products
- Executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with biopharma and academic key opinion leaders
- Builder mindset — comfortable shaping new categories in AI-enabled precision oncology
- Collaborative leader who can align scientific rigor with commercial impact
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
- 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.
- Generous employee referral program!
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