VP, Product Innovation Management

$213,400 - $334,200/Yr

Cepheid - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Vice President of Product Innovation Management at Cepheid is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and prioritizing the company's 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 both internally and externally. The VP will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive product innovation strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive product innovation strategy.
• Own and prioritize Cepheid's full product innovation roadmap.
• Conduct thorough market research to understand unmet clinical needs and technological trends.
• Translate 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.
• Bring new products to market and ensure excellent launches in collaboration with Product Portfolio Managers.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative leadership style with a track record of driving results in matrixed organizations.
• Experience leading people directly and/or holding a role with significant cross-functional influence for at least 6+ years.

Nice-to-haves

• Specific experience in Molecular Diagnostics and Infectious Disease and/or Oncology.
• Ph.D. and/or M.D. qualifications.
• Experience partnering with external organizations to deliver new product innovation.
• Experience building and coaching teams in product management or marketing.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance