Product Management Director, Respiratory

**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](https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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](https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible. The **Product Management Director, Respiratory, is responsible for setting the future vision for the product line and for developing and executing** the product management strategy and plan. Ensure portfolio growth and revenue targets are achieved, enable launch excellence, drive product go-to-market and competitive strategy, and position our products and solutions to meet customer needs. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Product Management, part of Global Product Management, fully Remote. **In this role, you will have the opportunity to:** - **Set the future vision for portfolio strategy and lead business reviews on revenue, margin, and the technical performance/quality of the** product line. - **Work cross-functionally** with product management, pricing, branding, marketing, operations, medical & scientific affairs, R&D, and sales teams to create and implement solutions and ensure alignment with product life-cycle management. - **Lead launch excellence and product go-to-market,** including setting product value proposition, positioning and NPI pricing. - **Identify growth opportunities for portfolio** by monitoring global and regional market trends. - **Own the disease-area franchise strategy and lead worldwide product/disease area initiatives; lead evidence-driven competitive strategy, ensuring** our products and solutions are positioned for differentiation. **The essential requirements of the job include:** - Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related work experience or Master’s degree in field with 8+ years of related work experience - 4+ years experience in Global Product Management or Global Product Marketing - Demonstrated experience leading global product launches and working in cross-functional groups globally **Travel Requirements:** - Role requires frequent travel of up to 30% and may include some international travel. **It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:** - Knowledge of the molecular diagnostic industry and understanding of respiratory testing market/competitive landscape is highly desired - Communicates effectively and is a strong team player/collaborator with various internal constituents, customers, and other stakeholders 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](https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home). At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arra…