Alliance Manager, Translational Medicine
$107,000–$134,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Drive oncology partnerships as the primary relationship manager for strategic external alliances, moving beyond vendor status to build long-term, high-trust collaborations. Own high-level tracking of incoming studies to evaluate clinical priority and alignment with Natera's strategic goals, while leading initial assessments of partnerships to maximize portfolio value through secondary-use data, sample acquisition, and publication rights. Establish governance frameworks for collaborations and serve as the internal driver for contract management, overseeing protocol reviews, IP boundaries, and compliance with contractual obligations. Translate executed agreements into internal operational plans by partnering with the TMED Program Manager and maintaining active feedback loops with internal scientific leaders on high-priority alliance matters.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in alliance management, relationship management, or external collaborations within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics sectors
- A sophisticated understanding of the oncology landscape, biomarker development, and the application of translational medicine in clinical trials
- Demonstrated experience navigating complex legal agreements, multi-party research collaborations, and compliance requirements (including HIPAA/PHI data sharing standards)
- Must be capable of driving sophisticated technical and clinical alignment discussions
- Location: Remote-friendly (Incumbent can be based anywhere in the US)
- Travel: Up to 25% to maintain high-touch visibility with partners
Desired Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent
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