Program Manager - Hybrid

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 Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing NPD (New Product Development) programs for diagnostic tests in a medical device and/or molecular in-vitro diagnostic company with the objective to deliver projects/programs on time and budget that meet business objectives and customer needs. This position is part of the Program Management Office and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA – Hybrid.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

People Management and Influence:

• TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: manage at least two cross-functional teams working on product development; Share and leverage Project Management best practices; Develop and cultivate strong relations with internal and external stakeholders; Maintain strong working relationships/partnerships with leadership team and resource managers.
• CRITICAL THINKING: manage complex projects and situations by asking the right questions, acquiring data from all relevant sources and considering risks and benefits to solutions. Must display foresight and ability to anticipate risks, needs and actions.

Project Management:

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Drive project management excellence through best practice methodologies; Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables, and responsible for tracking; Define project tasks and resource requirements; Drive in-depth understanding of business strategies, capabilities coupled with equally deep knowledge of development and commercialization processes; Estimate and identify the resources needed to achieve project goals through established resource capacity planning.
• DECISION-MAKING: Utilize critical thinking to move strategy to action in a global environment; Determine team resource allocations based on project fit, skill set, capacity, and capability.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Science or Business Administration with significant assay development experience.
• Five (5) years of experience as project/program management with three (3) years developing products in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading product development.

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

• Design Control.
• Medical device and/or In Vitro Diagnostic product.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Cepheid, a Danaher 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. #L1-WT1

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 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 tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

The salary range for this role is ($120k-$140k). 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 tools and the stability of a tested organization.