Director, Portfolio Strategy and Enablement

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Director, Portfolio Strategy and Enablement role is responsible for supporting Cepheid’s Product Innovation Management VP in defining and prioritizing Cepheid’s innovation and R&D pipeline for future diagnostic solutions and in leading cross-functional initiatives and capability building to support product lifecycle management. You will play a pivotal role in identifying unmet clinical needs and translating those needs into groundbreaking products and in managing the sustainment and post-launch evolution of our product portfolio.

This position is part of Global Product Management and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Own & improve Cepheid product management mechanisms for evaluating and prioritizing product innovation opportunities, including business case development, portfolio metrics, comparison methodologies, and product strategy review forums

• Own & improve Cepheid produce management mechanisms for collecting excellent voice of customer & business and translating needs into compelling product concepts

• Establish priorities and manage the roadmap for Cepheid’s execution runways that drive product lifecycle management and global product registration expansion & protection

• Assess, prioritize, and lead cross-portfolio initiatives related to product quality, lifecycle management, regulatory changes, and margin improvement (e.g., cartridge-level/module-level changes, packaging, IVDR)

• Partner with product management leadership to provide a clear vision for product innovation management & technical product management and coach product managers towards it; build and maintain strong relationships with R&D, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Operations, and Quality

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Successful candidates will have 7+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, medicine, and/or business management OR 5+ years of experience with a Master's degree in biological sciences, engineering, medicine, and/or business management; Master’s, Ph.D. and/or M.D. preferred but not required.

• Proven track record of success in product innovation and/or lifecycle management within the Diagnostics industry or a related field (e.g., Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences) and a deep knowledge of the healthcare industry.

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a strong track record of driving market insights and translating them into actionable product opportunities

• Strong collaborative leadership style, with a strong track record of driving results with buy-in within matrixed organizations plus experience effectively managing change and building processes and capabilities

• Extensive experience in effectively communicating technical information to diverse audiences and championing innovation and/or lifecycle management cross-functionally.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Requires frequent travel of up to 20% and may include some international travel.

• Must be able to sit for several hours during business travel.

• Work may involve repetitive arm/wrist motions.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Preferably, candidates will have 3+ years of experience in product management and/or product development, with a strong understanding of the product lifecycle.