Sr. Director, Product Management, Women’s Health & Sexual Health

Danaher • Sunnyvale, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Director of Global Product Management is responsible for leading Cepheid’s Sexual & Women’s Health portfolio with oversight over products with $200M in global revenue. In this pivotal role, they will be responsible for the management of this portfolio from their launch through to end-of-life activities. Along this full lifecycle, they will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities in new and existing markets and working cross-functionally to capture such opportunities through market expansion efforts, competitive maneuvers, pricing and promotional strategies, as well as messaging and sales enablement, in close collaboration with Marketing and other functions. This role requires a balance of hands-on product management and team leadership. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Product Management and is part of the Core Infectious Disease Global Product Management team located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably, candidates will have 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

Responsibilities

• 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 (0.5–5 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, MedSci, 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.

Benefits

• 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 Danaher Benefits Info .
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees