Cepheid · 2 days ago
Sr. Director, Product Management, Women’s Health & Sexual Health
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $280K/yr
14+ years expCepheid is a company focused on improving health care through molecular diagnostic systems and tests. The Senior Director of Global Product Management will lead the Sexual & Women’s Health portfolio, overseeing product management from launch to end-of-life, and identifying growth opportunities in various markets.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Cepheid
Cepheid is a diagnostics company that provides molecular systems and tests for organisms and genetic-based diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (92)
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2023 (83)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$117.85MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)Wheatley PartnersInnogenetics
2021-10-22Grant· $63.8M
2021-07-29Grant· $27M
2016-09-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John L. Bishop
Chairman & CEO
Kerry Flom
Executive Vice President; Chief Regulatory Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
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