Senior Manager Associate Director Strategy & Operations

About Natera Therapeutics & Innovations

Natera’s Therapeutics & Innovations group is at the forefront of applying AI, genomics, and multimodal data to transform precision medicine. From building genomic foundation models to developing predictive AI platforms, our mission is to accelerate biomarker discovery, improve clinical trial design, and enable novel personalized therapeutics.

We are seeking a highly adaptable Senior Manager/Associate Director of Strategy & Operations to serve as a central support function across the Therapeutics & Innovations team. This individual will act as a force multiplier, helping drive alignment, execution, and visibility across a diverse set of initiatives spanning partnerships, strategy, market intelligence, and cross-functional programs.

This is a generalist role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can operate across multiple workstreams, and is comfortable stepping in wherever support is needed to keep the organization moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Program Support: Support leadership in coordinating across R&D, Product, Medical Affairs, and Commercial by tracking key initiatives, maintaining alignment, and ensuring follow-through across workstreams.

• Market & Competitive Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities in AI, genomics, and therapeutics to inform internal decision-making.

• Business Operations: Establish and maintain operating rhythms, including tracking priorities, managing deliverables, and providing visibility into progress across the team.

• Strategic Support: Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives, including internal planning, external opportunities, and leadership-driven special projects.

External Engagement Support: Support conference and stakeholder eng