Manager, Corporate Communications

Title: Manager, Corporate Communications

Locations: United States

We are seeking a driven, experienced, collaborative communications manager to support day-to-day communications activities at Natera. This individual will play a key role in shaping the corporate narrative for a leading diagnostics company in an exciting field that touches many different dimensions of healthcare. The individual in this role will join the communications team, reporting into the vice president of corporate communications, while working closely with key stakeholders across the company. 

Key activities will include the following:

• Creation of press releases and media statements, including the editing, finalizing and distribution of such materials

• Crafting of certain internal communications documents, such as letters to employees, feature stories, slide presentations, video scripts and talking points

• Development of strategic messaging and communications plans on a broad range of topics, including both proactive and reactive communications programs

• Engagement with media, including liaising with reporters, developing proactive media pitches, and developing and maintaining media lists

• Serving as a liaison between communications and business units/executives and other internal stakeholders, including maintaining a calendar of key business events (internal and external) and staying abreast of key activities in advance

• Assistance in managing relationships with PR firms and other strategic partners

• Research on various topics to inform key projects

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with strong attention to detail

• The ability to project-manage across multiple verticals

• Public company experience either directly in-house or via PR agency, including support of investor relations and the quarterly earnings process

• Knowledge of genetics and/or healthcare, including the ability to communicate scientific data (not required but preferred)

• Executive presence and an entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to identify areas of opportunity and fill gaps

• The ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree, with at least 7-8 years of experience in communications or a related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in PowerPoint/Google Slides, and familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$98,300—$122,875 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

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