Alliance Manager, Translational Medicine

Position Summary The Alliance Manager will play a critical role in enabling successful external collaborations that accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into clinically actionable molecular solutions. This individual combines a strong scientific understanding of translational medicine with exceptional relationship management, legal/contracting acumen, and strategic oversight. Serving as the primary relationship manager for strategic external partnerships, the Alliance Manager ensures Natera’s technology is deeply embedded into external drug development pipelines while safeguarding Natera's strategic data and secondary-use interests. Core Responsibilities Strategic Alliance Leadership & Ingestion Drive Oncology Partnerships: Serve as the primary relationship manager for strategic external oncology alliances, moving beyond vendor status to build long-term, high-trust collaborations. Oversee Study Intake: Own the high-level tracking and overview of incoming studies, establishing a clear understanding of each study's clinical priority and alignment with Natera's broader strategic goals. Maximize Portfolio Value: Lead the initial assessment of partnerships prior to contracting to evaluate secondary-use importance (clinical data acquisition, residual samples, publications, validation, and algorithm-development potential). Strategic Governance: Establish high-level...