Senior Director, Marketing Danaher Business System

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior Director of DBS Growth, Global Marketing and Product Management Organization to accelerate our impact in life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology.

• Lead, develop and ensure best‑in‑class implementation of DBS in Cepheid Marketing and Product Management; partner across functions including Medical Scientific Affairs, Value and Access, and Sales to create cross‑functional go‑to‑market processes and standard work.
• Develop the DBS strategy and improve policy deployment work; assist site/company leadership in developing a DBS roadmap.
• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in QDCI objectives tied to PD and DM using DBS tools, consulting skills and change‑management processes.
• Spearhead yearly strategic planning exercises by collaborating with L3, L2, and L1 leaders to develop strategic goals that contribute to profitable growth.
• Contribute to growth initiatives, pilot programs, and regional rollouts; recommend and implement adjustments based on results (e.g., Growth rooms, Launch Excellence, Growth Marketing).

• Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 18+ years of experience.
• 6+ years of managing people.
• Prior commercial experience leading a sizeable commercial organization with direct application of lean/continuous improvement in functional areas supporting commercial operations.
• Mastery of DBS or TPS fundamentals preferred; proficiency in lean tools and principles required.
• Ability to influence and persuade without formal authority, and to challenge respectfully and constructively across levels.

• Up to 50% travel required.

• Healthcare industry.
• Processes and selling/purchasing within the public and private clinical environment.

The annual salary range for this role is $230,000 – $260,000. The position is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Cepheid offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement, with a strong preference for being based in Sunnyvale, CA.

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