Associate Director, CDx Partnership Program Management

Natera
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 155,700 - 194,600 annuallyFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Executive presence","Communication","Negotiation","Relationship management","Cross-functional leadership"]

Lead program management for a growing portfolio of CDx pharmaceutical partnerships, advising on feasibility, scope, timelines, resourcing, risks, and cost from deal evaluation through execution and delivery. Serve as the external program governance point of contact for pharma partners, translate partner commitments into actionable internal direction, and maintain portfolio visibility to flag cross-program risks and planning needs across CDx collaborations.

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Natera
Natera
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Associate Director, CDx Partnership Program Management

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Job Summary

Lead program management for a growing portfolio of CDx pharmaceutical partnerships, advising on feasibility, scope, timelines, resourcing, risks, and cost from deal evaluation through execution and delivery. Serve as the external program governance point of contact for pharma partners, translate partner commitments into actionable internal direction, and maintain portfolio visibility to flag cross-program risks and planning needs across CDx collaborations.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as a senior Program Management lead and trusted advisor for pharmaceutical CDx partnerships, managing a broad portfolio of complex collaborations.
  • •Partner with Business Development to evaluate new CDx opportunities before execution, assessing feasibility, scope, timelines, resources, risks, and cost.
  • •Act as an external-facing program management contact for partners, building relationships and leading program governance and strategic discussions.
  • •Translate partner strategy and commitments into clear direction and context for internal CDx Program Managers and cross-functional teams.
  • •Maintain a portfolio-level view across multiple partnerships, identifying cross-program risks, resource needs, financial implications, and opportunities to improve planning.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 155,700 - 194,600 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Extensive hands-on experience across a substantial portfolio of CDx pharmaceutical partnerships, ideally 10+ deals/programs advanced from evaluation through execution and delivery.
  • •Deep understanding of the CDx/IVD development lifecycle, including activities, timelines, regulatory considerations, resources, and costs to develop and deliver a companion diagnostic.
  • •Proven experience evaluating and operationalizing new CDx opportunities, including scope, costing, budgeting, resource planning, and deal feasibility assessment.
  • •Significant experience working directly with pharmaceutical partners and senior/executive stakeholders in complex, high-visibility partnerships.
  • •Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent) preferred; PMP (or equivalent) certification preferred.
Experience:CDxIVDCompanion diagnosticsPharmaceutical partnershipsLife sciences
Skills:Executive presenceCommunicationNegotiationRelationship managementCross-functional leadership
Certifications:PMP
Languages:English

Company Brief

Natera
Develops and commercializes genetic testing and diagnostics focused on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplant to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Carlos, United States
Founded: 2004
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