Natera

Director, Oncology Key Account & Regional Marketing

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical Devices, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Position Summary

Natera is seeking a highly strategic Director of Oncology Key Account & Regional Marketing to develop and drive key account and regional marketing initiatives for our cutting-edge MRD test, Signatera, and broader oncology portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Oncology Marketing & Strategy, this role will be pivotal in building and executing marketing strategies that advance Natera’s oncology solutions within independent oncology networks, group purchasing organizations (GPOs), management service organizations (MSOs), and integrated delivery networks (IDNs).

This position will lead a team of Regional Marketing Managers to drive regional marketing execution and engagement with healthcare providers, enhancing Natera’s visibility and market penetration. You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, product, and medical teams, to ensure the seamless integration of Natera’s oncology offerings.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Strategic Development: Define Natera’s core value propositions for oncology-related key account partnerships, working closely with leaders in sales, product, medical, and marketing.
  • Account-Based Marketing: Develop and implement tailored marketing plans that align Natera’s oncology products and partnership solutions with the specific needs and goals of national and regional oncology care networks.
  • Performance Assessment: Monitor product performance in key organizations, identifying growth opportunities and addressing gaps to meet objectives.
  • Leadership & Team Management: Lead, hire, and train a team of four Regional Marketing Managers responsible for regional sponsorships, speaker programs, and generating provider insights.
  • Marketing Collateral Management: Develop engaging materials for c-suite and senior leadership within key accounts, enhancing partnership opportunities.
  • Stakeholder Presentation: Present marketing strategies, progress, and outcomes to Natera’s executive leadership.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required; MBA or Ph.D. preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 10+ years in product marketing, field sales, or market analytics within medical diagnostics, biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
  • Background in oncology and/or genomics strongly preferred; experience with oncology GPO liaison highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strategic Agility: Demonstrated ability to think strategically and maintain an enterprise perspective with strong executive presence.
  • Collaboration: Skilled at partnering effectively across diverse internal and external teams.
  • Customer-Centric Focus: A deep commitment to understanding and responding to customer needs.
  • Complex Communication: Ability to communicate complex concepts simply, especially those related to biomarkers and various oncology indications.

Anticipated Travel

  • 30% (advisory boards, congresses, sales/marketing meetings, customer meetings)

Compensation

  • San Carlos, CA: $180,000 - $240,000 USD
  • Remote USA: $168,200 - $220,200 USD

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.

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.

Skills

Oncology Marketing
Key Account Management
Regional Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Product Marketing
Sales Enablement
Market Penetration
Cross-functional Collaboration
Team Leadership
Marketing Collateral Development
Value Proposition Development
Performance Monitoring
Healthcare Provider Engagement

Natera

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions provider

About Natera

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care and health outcomes through accurate genetic testing.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$149.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible medical plans
Investment options
Time off
Workplace perks

Risks

Hindenburg report accuses Natera of deceptive sales practices, risking legal challenges.
New Prospera Heart features may face slow adoption by healthcare providers.
Fetal RhD NIPT demand may drop post-RhIg shortage, affecting future sales.

Differentiation

Natera's Signatera test offers personalized ctDNA analysis for cancer patients.
Prospera Heart test uses unique Donor Quantity Score for transplant rejection detection.
Panorama NIPT test is a leader in non-invasive prenatal testing with 2 million tests.

Upsides

Increased adoption of liquid biopsy techniques boosts demand for Natera's cfDNA tests.
AI integration enhances accuracy and speed of Natera's cfDNA analysis.
Growing personalized medicine trend aligns with Natera's customized genetic tests.

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