Director of Alliance Management, Institutional Research Partnerships

Director of Alliance Management, Institutional Research Partnerships

The Director of Alliance Management, Institutional Research Partnerships will be responsible for leading and scaling Natera's strategic collaborations with leading academic centers, health systems, hospital networks, and precision medicine teams. This is a critical, externally facing role that will own contracting and successful execution of research collaborations, including data sharing and biobanking initiatives, investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and real-world evidence (RWE) programs.

This leader will serve as the primary liaison between Natera and its strategic institutional partnersaligning cross-functional stakeholders, driving accountability, and building long-term, trust-based partnerships that support scientific progress.

Key Responsibilities

Alliance Strategy & Relationship Management

• Own the contracting and operational management of research partnerships with academic medical centers, health systems, and research institutions.
• Serve as the point of contact for key external stakeholders (PIs, research administrators, clinical leadership) and internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Clinical Trials, Business Development, Regulatory).
• Ensure seamless contracting, onboarding, communication, and long-term partner satisfaction through structured engagement and governance models, especially joint steering committees (JSC).

Execution & Program Oversight

Scientific & Operational Enablement

Internal Collaboration & Strategy Development

Qualifications

Personal Characteristics

Location & Travel