# Director/Associate Director, BioPharma Portfolio & Program Management at Natera

Natera is hiring a Director/Associate Director, BioPharma Portfolio & Program Management for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $185k-$231k a year and Level rates it Little AI ●○○○; you can [apply on Level](https://jobsbylevel.com/go/96ffd91d-f45c-42fc-8256-f2f1a824693d).

AI Level 1, AI centrality 36 out of 100. Remote (US Remote).

## Details

- Company: [Natera](https://jobsbylevel.com/companies/natera)
- AI level: AI Level 1 (score 36 out of 100)
- Location: Remote (US Remote)
- Salary: $185k-$231k
- Posted: October 7, 2026
- Apply: https://jobsbylevel.com/go/96ffd91d-f45c-42fc-8256-f2f1a824693d

## Description

Summary Natera’s Pharma Discovery Lab (PDL) bridges R&D execution, analytics, and target and biomarker discovery and development. We are seeking an Director/Associate Director of Portfolio & Program Management to build and run the operational backbone of PDL. The successful candidate will manage a broad portfolio of internal and external projects from inception to execution — managing portfolio metrics, tracking budgets, stage-gating project milestones, coordinating wet lab / dry lab / bioinformatics, RWD analytics resourcing, and managing pharma-partner engagements (biomarker consultation, translational research contracts, and target discovery/co-development projects) from intake through delivery. The role sits at the intersection of science, business, and operations, and reports into PDL leadership. Key Responsibilities Internal Project Management - Cross-Functional & Operational Coordination: -Work closely with lab and IT operations to build out PDL on time and on budget -Serve as the operational lead for internal cross-functional projects across PDL and the BioPharma BU -Track deliverables, timelines, and resourcing for PDL pharma contracts and flag risks to scope, budget, or timeline early -Work with R&D and Commercial project management operations to ensure line of sight for PDL projects and ensure transparency between the organizations -Coordinate shared infrastructure and CapEx planning between the pharma-facing PDL and the internal R& Lab to maximize ROI on shared equipment and space. -Coordinate across wet lab (DNA/RNA/digital pathology, biorepository, spatial transcriptomics, single-cell RNA,advanced microscopy), dry lab/bioinformatics, and BD/pharma partnerships teams to keep PDL commitments on track. -Support resourcing and hiring plans to close identified capability gaps in partnership with lab and discovery leadership. -Facilitate recurring working groups, client status meetings, and internal review forums; author agendas, minutes, and action-item tracking. Business & Financial Operations: -Support go-to-market and monetization structuring for PDL offerings in partnership with BD and finance. -Maintain program-level budget visibility, resource forecasts, and spend tracking against the approved investment case. Communications & Stakeholder Management: -Act as a trusted cross-functional partner to scientific, laboratory, BD, and commercial stakeholders, translating scientific priorities into operational plans. -Prepare client-facing materials, KOL engagement support, and scientific narratives supporting regulatory and commercial adoption of PDL-enabled diagnostics. -Manage change and communication strategies as PDL scales, including team structure, roles, and process updates as the portfolio grows. Qualifications: -10+ years of experience in oncology drug development, translational research, or biomarker/CDx program management, ideally spanning both pharma and diagnostics/lab-services environments. -Demonstrated track record leading complex, cross-functional programs — governance operations, portfolio/program tracking, and stakeholder management at the senior leadership level. -Experience managing biomarker sample operations, biorepository/biobank workflows, or CDx-adjacent laboratory operations. • Financial acumen, including budget forecasting, resource planning, and experience supporting deal or contract structuring (fee-for-service, milestone, royalty, or licensing models). • Strong meeting facilitation, executive communication, and document-authoring skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external pharma partners. • Ability to navigate ambiguity in a newly-formed business line and build process/governance from the ground up. • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS) in a life sciences required; MBA or equivalent business training a plus. Preferred Experience: -Prior experience in a biopharma translational medicine, biomarker portfolio, or clinical operations role at a large pharma or biotech

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