VP, Product Innovation Management, Diagnostics , Sunnyvale CA - Onsite

$213,400 - $334,200/Yr

Danaher - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Vice President of Product Innovation Management at Cepheid is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and prioritizing the innovation and R&D pipeline for future diagnostic solutions. This position involves identifying unmet clinical needs, translating them into groundbreaking products, and championing a culture of innovation within the organization. The VP will lead a high-performing team, execute a comprehensive product innovation strategy, and collaborate with various stakeholders to bring new products to market, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive product innovation strategy aligned with the company's vision.
• Own and prioritize Cepheid's full product innovation roadmap to meet long-term growth goals.
• Conduct thorough market research to understand unmet clinical needs and identify actionable new product ideas.
• Translate top new product ideas into detailed product definitions for execution by NPD core teams.
• Partner with R&D and Clinical & Regulatory Affairs to drive innovation execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead a high-performing team of Product Innovation Managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of creativity and collaboration across all stages of the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in leading product innovation management within the Diagnostics industry or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12+ years with a Master's degree in biological sciences, engineering, medicine, product management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and the healthcare industry.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of translating market insights into actionable product roadmaps.
• Collaborative leadership style with experience in matrixed organizations and external partnerships.
• Experience building and coaching teams in product management or marketing.

Nice-to-haves

• Specific experience in Molecular Diagnostics and Infectious Disease and/or Oncology.
• Experience partnering with external organizations to deliver new product innovation.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus/incentive pay