Director/Associate Director, BioPharma Portfolio & Program Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee the operational framework of Natera’s Pharma Discovery Lab.

• Manage both internal and external project portfolios from their inception to execution.

• Monitor portfolio metrics, budgets, stage-gated milestones, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate activities across wet lab, dry lab, bioinformatics, RWD analytics, and pharma partnerships.

• Establish the Pharma Discovery Lab (PDL) with lab and IT operations within budget and schedule.

• Lead cross-functional projects internally across PDL and the BioPharma business unit.

• Track deliverables, timelines, and resources for pharmaceutical contracts and identify risks.

• Coordinate shared infrastructure and capital expenditure planning between PDL and the internal R&D Lab.

• Assist with resource allocation and hiring strategies to address capability gaps.

• Facilitate working groups, client status meetings, and internal review sessions.

• Support go-to-market strategies and monetization frameworks alongside business development and finance teams.

• Maintain visibility on budgets, resource forecasts, and expenditure tracking.

• Convert scientific priorities into operational plans for cross-functional stakeholders.

• Create materials for clients, support KOL engagement, and develop scientific narratives.

• Manage change and communications as PDL expands.

• Report to the leadership of PDL.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in oncology drug development, translational research, or biomarker/CDx program management.

• Experience ideally encompassing both pharmaceuticals and diagnostics/lab-services sectors.

• Proven track record in leading intricate, cross-functional programs, governance operations, portfolio/program oversight, and senior-level stakeholder management.

• Experience overseeing biomarker sample operations, biorepository/biobank workflows, or CDx-related laboratory operations.

• Strong financial skills, including budget forecasting, resource planning, and contract structuring experience.

• Proficient in meeting facilitation, executive communication, and document preparation.

• Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external pharmaceutical partners.

• Ability to navigate uncertainty and establish processes/governance from scratch.

• An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS) in life sciences is required.

• An MBA or equivalent business training is advantageous.

• Preferred: experience in biopharma translational medicine, biomarker portfolios, or clinical operations within a large pharmaceutical or biotech company.

• Preferred: knowledge of liquid biopsy/MRD, CGP (WES/WTS/WGS), spatial transcriptomics, single-cell, or digital pathology platforms.

• Preferred: experience supporting biomarker strategy for regulatory submissions (IND/IDE, companion diagnostics) or managing biomarker operations during Phase 1–3 clinical trials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus.

• Long-term equity awards.

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and company holidays.

• Additional wellness and work-life benefits.

• Life and disability insurance plans for eligible employees and their dependents.

• Free testing for employees and their immediate families.

• Fertility care benefits.

• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.

• Commuter benefits.

• Employee referral program.