Director, CDx & Clinical Trial Portfolio Management

Natera · San Carlos, CA

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Role summary

Natera seeks an experienced Associate Director to lead companion diagnostic partnership programs with pharmaceutical companies. This role requires managing a portfolio of complex CDx collaborations, evaluating new opportunities for feasibility, and serving as a senior strategic contact for external partners while ensuring alignment between external commitments and internal delivery. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience successfully advancing CDx deals from evaluation through execution.

What they're looking for

10+ CDx pharmaceutical partnerships managed from evaluation through execution and delivery
Deep understanding of CDx/IVD development lifecycle, timelines, and regulatory considerations
Senior program management experience with complex cross-functional collaborations
Proven ability to assess feasibility, scope, resource requirements, and costs of partnerships
Strong external-facing relationship management and strategic communication skills
Portfolio-level program oversight and risk identification experience

What you'll be doing

Advise on pharmaceutical CDx partnership evaluation, feasibility, scope, timelines, and resource requirements
Serve as senior external program contact for pharmaceutical partners and lead governance discussions
Translate partner strategy and commitments into clear direction for internal program managers and teams
Maintain portfolio-level view across multiple partnerships, identifying cross-program risks and resource needs
Establish scalable frameworks, governance models, and best practices for CDx pharma partnership growth

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