Vice President of Product Innovation Management

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Danaher Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and passionate leader to join our team as Vice President of Product Innovation Management. In this critical role, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing Cepheid's innovation and R&D pipeline for future diagnostic solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive product innovation strategy, aligned with the company's overall vision and market opportunities.
  • Own and prioritize Cepheid's full product innovation roadmap and deliver a roadmap that meets Cepheid's long-term growth goals from new product development, is feasible, and advances our disease leadership in infectious disease and beyond.
  • In partnership with Product Portfolio Managers, lead thorough market research and assessments to understand unmet clinical needs and technological trends and identify actionable new product ideas.
  • Translate top new product ideas into detailed and clear product definitions that are both compelling & competitive in the market and feasible for our New Product Development (NPD) core teams to execute on.
  • Partner with R&D and Clinical & Regulatory Affairs to drive innovation execution by fostering Product Innovation Manager leadership within our NPD core teams.
  • Partner with Product Portfolio Managers to bring new products to market and drive excellent launches.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including R&D, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing.
  • Lead a high-performing team of Product Innovation Managers, fostering a team culture of excellence and continuous improvement that prioritizes proactive & cross-functional business leadership, data-driven decision-making, and associate learning & development.
Requirements
  • Proven track record of success in leading product innovation management within the Diagnostics industry or a related field (e.g., Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences).
  • Specific experience in Molecular Diagnostics and Infectious Disease and/or Oncology nice-to-have.
  • 15+ 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.
  • Ph.D. and/or M.D. nice-to-have.
  • 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 6+ years.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

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.



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