Patient Engagement Programs Manager – Oncology

Natera

. Lead and manage cross-functional patient-engagement projects from brief through launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-brand delivery .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,000 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the healthcare sector, particularly in patient engagement and advocacy. Proficient in budget management, communication, and translating complex scientific information for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceOncology ExperiencePatient Advocacy EngagementBudget StewardshipCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ForecastingDigital AnalyticsTimeline CreationRisk Mitigation Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsConfident CommunicationExecutive Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Management PlatformsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

DiagnosticsPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcare MarketingPatient Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage cross-functional patient-engagement projects from brief through launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-brand delivery
Serve as the primary contact for selected patient-advocacy organizations, managing sponsorship deliverables and co-branded assets
Coordinate logistics for educational and promotional events, including booth assets, shipping, staffing schedules, and lead-capture technology
Consolidate marketing metrics from Digital Analytics and prepare executive dashboards linking engagement to pipeline and patient KPIs
Track line-item spend, reconcile invoices, and maintain accurate budget forecasts
Drive production timelines for patient videos, case studies, blogs, and other storytelling assets with Creative and Medical Affairs

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–10 years of project or program-management experience in diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare marketing, or patient advocacy
Experience working in Oncology or another regulated healthcare environment
Direct or indirect experience with patient-focused educational campaigns and advocacy engagements
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a healthcare, science, or business field preferred
Strong project-management discipline, including creating detailed timelines, RACIs, and risk-mitigation plans
Excellent organizational skills and budget stewardship
Ability to distill complex scientific information into clear, patient-friendly language
Confident communication and executive presentation skills
Proficiency with project-management platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace suite
Comfort navigating legal/compliance review cycles in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
Free testing for employees and their immediate families
Fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Employee referral program