POSITION SUMMARY:
The Product Manager leads the development of software products critical to the business operations and commercial success of Natera. The Product Management team works cross-functionally to define goals, ensure successful launches and monitor performance of our software applications spanning from the moment sequencing is complete to the generation of patient reports. This includes data analysis pipelines, genomics services, data review interfaces, and content and reporting management systems. Product Managers need to be able to understand both the business processes of the groups we work with, as well as the technical details of the software to be an effective liaison for our department. PMs discuss potential solutions, help drive decision-making, and prioritize, translate and document those conclusions into detailed use cases and detailed technical product requirements to bring the product vision to life. The PM is responsible for the entire product lifecycle from concept to obsolescence, evaluation, and prioritization of new features and programs, a creation of product requirements and monitoring product performance in the field. The role combines strategic thinking with execution and will require a strong cross-functional leader and influencer.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop and execute the product roadmap for Analysis Pipelines.
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Deliver clear technical product requirements based on customer needs and operational limitations.
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Maintain tracking of feature requests and prioritize those for development and release.
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Develop quantitative product performance indicators, analyze and track performance data, and identify strategies for improvement across teams.
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Effectively work with internal clinical domain experts, R&D and software development teams.
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Create written, data-based arguments and presentations to achieve buy-in from stakeholders and facilitate better understanding and alignment.
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Incorporate a focus on quality into product design, and work closely with development and software quality assurance, compliance and regulatory teams on product and process improvements.
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Evangelize your products across the organization, drive integration and collaboration.
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Become a subject matter expert on our software and create a shared understanding among business, clinical, and development teams - acting as liaison between teams and able to aid in tasks ranging from configuration to testing and support.
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Provide internal and external stakeholders with the appropriate updates on progress, vision, product roadmap, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in physical or life science, statistics, engineering discipline, or equivalent. Master’s degree or PhD preferred. MBA a plus.
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5+ years of direct experience with software product management as a Product Manager, Product Owner. Certification a plus
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Experience in creating software product requirements in a regulated environment
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Experience with implementing bioinformatics analysis pipelines
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Experience building applications using cloud technologies is a plus
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Experience with oncology, women’s health, or organ health products and associated biology
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Experience building enterprise software or business critical systems is a plus
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Expertise and experience in the Life Sciences industry required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team
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Ability to understand technology and articulate customer value/benefit propositions
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Highly organized with ability to multitask. Be able to break down large projects into granular milestones and track progress
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Proven excellence in both written and oral communications skill
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Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with individuals, and influence individuals across functional areas and in team environments.
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Proven organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Very comfortable reading and writing technical documentation.
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Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing.
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Will consider scientific or technical project leads for candidates coming from research and development roles.
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 & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
Remote USA
$132,100—$165,100 USD
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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What We Do
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.
Where some set out to build a test, we set out to achieve a mission: change the management of disease worldwide by using DNA testing to proactively inform treatment.
Through a cfDNA technology platform approach, we've pioneered noninvasive testing in unlimited applications—each with their own potential to revolutionize care for patients.
#TeamNatera includes clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from around the world. Our diverse teams blend a passion for patients with deep clinical, scientific, and technological roots. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy.
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