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 Sr. Product Innovation Manager, Assays is responsible for bringing Cepheid’s product vision to life for new product development by translating customer needs into prioritized innovation and technology roadmaps.
This position is part of Global Product Management and will be a Remote role. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Based on customer needs, co-develop and present business cases for New Product Development (NPD).
• Be a driver of the NPD process by defining market requirements and designing target product profiles.
• Participate in Product Strategy Review (PSR) meetings to present new business cases and drive key decision points on NPD programs.
• Contribute to the Innovation roadmap and maintain Incremental Pipeline Value (IPV,) and Innovation Growth Equation metrics aligned with a multi-year Strategic Plan.
• Gather and represent the voice of customer and the voice of business on NPD core teams and lead market discussions at monthly Product Planning Group (PPG) meetings to assess and manage risks and tradeoffs.
• Establish leadership in cross-functional NPD core teams and ensure adherence to market and product requirements from pre-concept tollgate, through the entire product development cycle.
The essential requirements of the job include:
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in field with 6+ years of related work experience or Doctoral Degree in the field with 3+ years of work experience.
• Downstream marketing experience and management of a product family/portfolio with associated commercial management activities.
• Demonstrated experience in translating customer needs into product requirements and ensuring product designs meet customer needs.
• Experience in developing and presenting business cases to top management and leadership.
• Role requires frequent travel of up to 30% and may include some international travel.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
• Knowledge of the molecular diagnostic testing and instrumentation marketplace is highly desired.
• Strategic marketing and/or product management experience is preferred.
• Communicates effectively and is a strong team player/collaborator with various internal constituents, customers, and other stakeholders.
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.
The salary range for this role is $104,800 – $144,200. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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 Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation. If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
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