Vice President Product Innovation Management Diagnostics Sunnyvale CA - Onsite
Vice President Product Innovation Management Diagnostics Sunnyvale CA - Onsite
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$ 225000 - 352400
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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 worlds 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 were working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the worlds biggest health challenges driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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We are seeking a visionary and passionate Vice President of Product Innovation Management to join our team in Sunnyvale CA. In this critical leadership role you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing Cepheids innovation and R&D pipeline for future diagnostic solutions. You will play a pivotal role in identifying unmet clinical needs translating those needs into groundbreaking products and bringing them to market. You will also be a critical champion for our future products and our culture of innovation both internally and externally.
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:
Lead the development and of a comprehensive product innovation strategy aligned with the companys overall vision and market opportunities.
Own and prioritize Cepheids full product innovation roadmap and deliver a roadmap that meets Cepheids longterm growth goals from new product development is feasible and advances our disease leadership in infectious disease and beyond.
In partnership with Product Portfolio Managers lead thorough market research and assessments to understand unmet clinical needs and technological trends and identify actionable new product ideas. With an outside in perspective translate top new product ideas into detailed and clear product definitions that are both compelling & competitive in the market and feasible for our New Product Development (NPD) core teams to execute on.
Partner with R&D and Clinical & Regulatory Affairs to drive innovation by fostering Product Innovation Manager leadership within our NPD core teams. Partner with Product Portfolio Managers to bring new products to market and drive excellent launches.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization including R&D Clinical & Regulatory Affairs and Marketing.
Lead a highperforming team of Product Innovation Managers fostering a team culture of excellence and continuous improvement that prioritizes proactive & crossfunctional business leadership datadriven decisionmaking and associate learning & development.
Champion a culture of creativity and collaboration across all stages of the product development lifecycle from ideation to commercialization.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Proven track record of success in leading product innovation management within the Diagnostics industry or a related field (e.g. Medical Device Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology Life Sciences). Specific experience in Molecular Diagnostics and Infectious Disease and/or Oncology nicetohave.
20 years of experience with a Bachelors degree or 18 years with a Masters degree in the fields of biological sciences engineering medicine product management and/or product development or related fields with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle AND 6 years of experience managing people. Ph.D. and/or M.D. nicetohave.
Knowledge of the healthcare industry how new technologies get to market in healthcare and what drives their success. Understanding of the regulatory landscape governing Medical Devices and Diagnostics.
Analytical and strategic thinking skills with a strong track record of translating market insights into actionable product roadmaps amidst uncertainty and balancing technology customer need and market value in product decisionmaking. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences and to champion innovation crossfunctionally.
Collaborative leadership style with a track record of driving results with buyin within matrixed organizations. Experience partnering with external organizations (e.g. industry partners Academic Medical Centers government) to deliver new product innovation a nicetohave.
Experience building & coaching excellent teams in product management marketing or other technical groups with effective change management experience. Need to have previous experience leading people directly and/or holding a role with significant crossfunctional influence for at least 6 years.
Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Requires frequent travel of up to 30 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 15 years of experience in product management and/or product development with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
Specific experience in Molecular Diagnostics and Infectious Disease and/or Oncology.
Experience partnering with external organizations (e.g. industry partners Academic Medical Centers government) to deliver new product innovation.
Cepheid a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at .
The salary range for this role is $225000 $352400. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the reallife impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
