Natera - Senior Strategic Program Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) required; PhD degree preferred. • Bachelor’s degree • PhD degree preferred • Minimum 4 years of program management experience in biotech, life sciences, or another regulated technical industry. • Minimum 4 years of program management experience • Project management certification or training (e.g., PMP or equivalent) required. • Project management certification or training • Background in research, assay development, systems engineering, lab operations, or software development is highly desirable. • research, assay development, systems engineering, lab operations, or software development • Familiarity with laboratory informatics systems and processes such as LIMS, sample accessioning, sequencing pipelines, and results reporting preferred. • laboratory informatics systems • Minimum 5 years of project budget management experience preferred. • Minimum 5 years of project budget management experience • Experience with software development lifecycle principles, data architecture patterns (e.g., SOA), and agile tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab) a plus. • software development lifecycle principles • data architecture patterns • agile tools • Proven experience creating and maintaining highly complex Gantt charts, project plans, and risk/RAID logs. • Gantt charts, project plans, and risk/RAID logs • Expert proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as SmartSheet (or equivalent). • project management and scheduling tools • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams, including functional management. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills • Highly organized, resilient and adaptable, with strong time-management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Must understand and be able to model a growth mindset in the midst of challenging day-to-day interactions. • Highly organized, resilient and adaptable • Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams. • work independently • cross-functional teams • Desirable: • Desirable: • Understanding of product development under FDA Design Controls, including documentation standards and relevant regulations (e.g., 21 CFR, ISO 13485, ISO 15189, EU IVDR and Section 524B for Cybersecurity). • product development under FDA Design Controls • 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. • $140,700—$175,900 USD • OUR OPPORTUNITY • 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.