Sr. Director, Product Management, Womens Health & Sexual Health

Senior Director of Global Product Management – Cepheid

Company: Cepheid
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 12/29/2025

At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives and we are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. We are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of 2 Cepheid associates, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making, while directly owning and managing two core products’ on‑market performance.
• Support the development and lead the execution of product and disease area strategies for the Sexual Health & Women’s Health portfolio, aligned with clinical needs, market trends, and Cepheid’s strategic direction.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to drive near‑ and mid‑term growth (0.55 years), including expanding clinical use cases, supporting guideline development, and improving reimbursement pathways.
• Manage the product lifecycle to enhance growth and profitability, including geographic expansion, registration continuity, supply reliability, and end‑of‑life planning.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (particularly Product Innovation Management, Marketing, R&D, Value & Access, Med Sci, and Regulatory Affairs) to contribute to the innovation roadmap, respond to regulatory shifts, influence pricing, operations, and product‑related offerings to improve profitability.
• Build strong relationships across Cepheid and with external stakeholders, including research partners and key opinion leaders, to support product strategy and execution.
• Oversee product launches and post‑launch performance, ensuring successful market adoption and sustained momentum. Integrate assay and instrument considerations into comprehensive solution management.

• Proven track record of success in Product Management within the Diagnostics industry or a related field (e.g., Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences).
• 14+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 12+ years with a Master’s degree in biological sciences, engineering, medicine, product management and/or product development, or related fields with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• 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 amid uncertainty and balancing technology, customer need, and market value in product decision‑making. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences and to champion innovation cross‑functionally.
• Collaborative leadership style, with a track record of driving results with buy‑in within matrixed organizations. Experience partnering with external organizations (e.g., industry partners, Academic Medical Centers, government) to deliver new product innovation a nice‑to‑have.
• 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 cross‑functional influence for at least 4+ years.

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.

• 15+ years of experience in product management across multiple organizations, with a strong track record of building up product management capability.
• Specific experience in Molecular Diagnostics and Infectious Disease and/or Oncology.