Product Manager

The Product Manager leads the development and commercialization of future versions of on-market or new product lines including new features and service components. This person supports the vision and 5-year planning for our product roadmap to remain a premium brand with leading market share. This role combines strategic thinking with execution, and requires strong leadership in cross-functional teams. Responsible for the product lifecycle from concept to obsolescence. This includes creation of a strategic product roadmap, evaluation and prioritization of new features and programs, creation of product requirements, and evaluation and improvement of product performance.

• Develop or co-develop and execute the product roadmap for one or more reproductive health tests.

• Deliver product requirements based on customer needs and operational limitations.

• Manage product performance and field all product support needs, working across departments, including Product Management, Molecular Biology R&D, Statistics R&D, Software Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Clinical/Medical, Operations, Regulatory, and Business Development.

• Develop quantitative product performance indicators, analyze and track performance data, and identify strategies for improvement across teams.

• Identify business opportunities and create business cases and financial models.

• Conduct VOC interviews, market research, and competitive analysis as a means to test and validate product features, improve customer satisfaction and support market growth.

• Support product marketing in the definition of product positioning – from market launch plans, pricing, and delivering key collateral content to marketing communications.

• Create written, data-based arguments and presentations to achieve buy-in from stakeholders

• Provide internal and external stakeholders with the appropriate updates on progress, vision, product roadmap, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in physical or life science, statistics or engineering discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience, which includes 2-3 years of product management, product/solution marketing, product commercialization, or strategic consulting experience.

• Experience with Prenatal products/education, medical devices, or diagnostics preferred.

• Expertise and experience in the Life Sciences industry preferred.

• Ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team

• Ability to understand technology and articulate customer value/benefit propositions

• Strong project/process management skills required.

• Strong computer skills in office applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel) and presentation tools (e.g., MS PowerPoint) required.

• Basic financial/economic modeling skills

• Proven excellence in both written and oral communications skill

• Proven organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Will consider scientific or technical project leads for candidates coming from research and development roles. Must have demonstrated applicable analytics, product development and/or project management skills and experience.

• Must be able to collaborate and interact effectively with individuals, and influence individuals, across functional areas and in team environments.

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