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Sr. Speaker Programs Manager
Natera INC · 🇺🇸 US Remote · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 48 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 12 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Natera INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Manager Data Science” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in CA: $140k–$168k, median $154k. Most were filed at wage level IV (50%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 48 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 12 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Sr. Speaker Programs Manager Reports To: Associate Director, Speaker Programs Department: Corporate Marketing Location: Remote Position Summary Natera is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Sr. Speaker Programs Manager to support day to day operations within the Speakers Program Office. Reporting to the Associate Director, Speaker Programs, the Sr. Speaker Programs Manager will serve as a primary operational resource for field representatives, speaker faculty, and cross-functional partners. This role will support speaker program operations:including nomination, contracting, compliance, honorarium and expense processing, and payment. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in speaker bureau execution, HCP engagement, or commercial operations supporting diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device organizations, and thrives in a high-volume, detail-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Operations & Compliance • Manage speaker programs operations for assigned business unit(s), ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational rigor at every stage. • Maintain accurate program records, documentation, and audit-ready files in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements. • Proactively identify gaps or risks in program workflows and escalate issues to the Associate Director in a timely manner. • Serve as the go-to operational resource for all speaker program activity, providing real-time status visibility to internal stakeholders. • Act as the primary liaison between Area Marketing Managers (AMMs) and the Compliance team, managing escalation communications on program-related issues. • Track open compliance issues and escalations through to resolution, maintaining complete documentation of all communications and outcomes. • Support audit readiness by ensuring all speaker program files are complete, accurate, and organized per compliance and Legal requirements. Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary point of contact for field representatives (AMMs and sales teams) and physician speakers on questions related to program requirements, timelines, status, and compliance obligations. • Respond to inquiries promptly and accurately, applying a thorough understanding of program policies, SOPs, and applicable healthcare regulations. • Contribute to onboarding and training materials to help new field personnel and speakers understand program requirements and workflows. Honorarium & Expense Management • Manage honorarium and expense reimbursement lifecycle: collect, review, and submit required documentation for payment processing. • Submit approved payment requests to Accounts Payable in accordance with established deadlines and contracted payment timelines. • Track payment status for each speaker engagement and proactively escalate any delays or discrepancies to Finance and the Associate Director. Speaker Nomination & Contracting Process • Oversee speaker nomination and contracting process, coordinating across commercial and medical stakeholders to move nominees through vetting, onboarding, and credentialing steps efficiently. • Manage contracting workflows in partnership with Legal and Compliance, ensuring fair market value (FMV) compliance, proper documentation, and timely execution of all speaker agreements. • Serve as the operational coordinator for speaker onboarding and annual recertification processes, ensuring all requirements are met on time. Reporting & Operational Support • Maintain and update program tracking tools, dashboards, and databases to support accurate and timely reporting on speaker utilization, payment status, and program activity. • Contribute to regular program status reports and business reviews prepared by the Associate Director for senior le