Director Patient Advocacy, Oncology

About the role

Natera is seeking a strategic leader to define and implement our patient advocacy initiatives within the oncology division. You will manage internal teams and external partnerships to ensure the patient voice informs our marketing and educational efforts.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and execute advocacy programs to support product launches and brand awareness.
• Cultivate relationships with advocacy organizations and societies across the oncology sector.
• Represent the patient perspective internally to guide product development and communication strategies.
• Support cross-functional teams including sales, PR, market access, and clinical operations.
• Create educational content that translates complex technical data for patients and caregivers.
• Oversee the end-to-end production of patient-focused marketing materials and campaigns.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or diagnostic marketing.
• Advanced degree in business administration, science, or a healthcare-related field.
• Proven track record in patient advocacy engagements and educational campaign management.
• Ability to present strategy and progress updates to executive leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Prior experience marketing diagnostics or pharmaceuticals to patients or healthcare professionals.
• Background in digital marketing channels such as social media, email, and paid media.

Skills & tools

• Technical writing, storytelling, and editing.
• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Practical notes

Compensation ranges from $153,900 to $192,400 or $186,600 to $233,300 depending on specific factors. Total rewards include an annual performance bonus, equity awards, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health benefits. Natera only communicates via @natera.com email addresses and does not conduct interviews via text message.