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Natera

Founded in 2004 and led by CEO Steve Chapman, Natera is a company in the biotechnology market that offers genetic testing and diagnostics on a global scale. Ope

Senior Director, Clinical Biomarkers – BioPharma Business Development

Location

California

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$248.1K - $310.1K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree15 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Director, Clinical Biomarkers – BioPharma Business Development

Natera

• Lead translational medicine and clinical biomarker strategy across oncology programs within and beyond the BioPharma BD portfolio. • Define and oversee biomarker plans supporting late-stage development in solid tumors within the BioPharma space (Pharma Lab Services, BD partnerships) including assay strategy, translational endpoints, data generation, data interpretation, publication planning, and regulatory filing support. • Partner closely with clinical development, bioinformatics, medical affairs, regulatory, diagnostics, and commercial teams to ensure assay development portfolio and biomarker strategies are aligned with overall BioPharma BD needs. • Work with external partners on their Natera-supported translational research efforts to help them leverage Natera capabilities to optimize the value of their projects: these may include identifying novel targets, characterizing resistance mechanisms, developing novel predictive biomarkers and next-generation clinical tools, including blood-based biomarkers, digital pathology, radiomics, and AI/ML-enabled approaches. • Support development and lifecycle strategies that enable successful product differentiation, launch readiness, reimbursement, and broader clinical adoption. • Contribute to study design and evidence-generation plans that support our BioPharma efforts across BD, Pharma Lab Services, and internal R&D. • Work with the RWD, AI, and bioinformatics teams to develop use cases for existing data and build out new concepts for new data types as they are created. • Apply translational insights to inform patient selection, development decisions, and clinical differentiation strategies for our customers. • Establish and lead strategic collaborations with BioPharma partners, academic institutions, cooperative groups, scientific consortia, and key opinion leaders. • Represent the company in external scientific and clinical initiatives that shape the future of biomarker-enabled oncology development. • Build productive external partnerships that accelerate innovation, evidence generation, and adoption of novel translational approaches. • Serve as a visible scientific leader through publications, invited presentations, advisory participation, and broader thought leadership in oncology and precision medicine. • Maintain strong credibility in the external scientific community, with the ability to engage effectively with academic leaders, consortia, and industry partners. • Contribute to the company’s scientific reputation through high-impact external presence and publication strategy.

Job Requirements

  • Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline; PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in translational medicine, clinical biomarker development, oncology drug development, or related fields.
  • Significant experience in biomarker-driven clinical development and medical affairs across early- and late-stage oncology programs.
  • Demonstrated success in building external scientific relationships and representing organizations in high-profile external settings.
  • Strong record of scientific leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic execution.

Benefits

  • Annual performance incentive bonus
  • Long-term equity awards
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits

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