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At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the worlds most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, were working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the worlds biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

Learn about the Danaher Business System ( which makes everything possible.

The Product Innovation Director is responsible for bringing Cepheids product vision to life for new product development by translating customer needs into prioritized innovation and technology roadmaps .

This position is part of Global Product Management and will be located in S unnyvale , CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and present business cases for new products under d evelopment; define market requirements and write product definitions.

• Gather and represent the voice of customer and voice of business on NPD core teams and lead market and customer discussions at monthly Product Planning Group (PPG) meetings to assess and manage risk and tradeoffs.

• Establish leadership in cross functional NPD core teams and ensure adherence to market and product requirements from pre-concept tollgate and through product development cycle.

• Build strong cross functional relationships with core team stakeholders such as Project Management, Portfolio Management, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and clinical Affairs.

  The essential requirements of the job include :

• Bachelors degree (business or life sciences) with 14+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing or Operations in the medical or diagnostic industries OR Masters/Doctoral degree with 12+ years of experience

• Demonstrated experience of translating clinical value into marketing messages across lab, clinical/healthcare provider, health system and patient segments

• Excellent presentation skills; able to multi-task across broad number of products and disease states

• Role requires travel of up to 25 % and may include some international travel

  It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Knowledge of the Infectious Disease testing marketplace highly desired.

• Demonstrated experience in Product Management in the Medical Device and Diagnostics industry highly desired

  Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com .

  At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

  The salary range for this role is $ 143,400 - $251,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range . This range may be modified in the future.

  This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

  We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

  Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here ( .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

Operating Company: Cepheid

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the worlds most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, were working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the worlds biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Product Innovation Director is responsible for bringing Cepheids product vision to life for new product development by translating customer needs into prioritized innovation and technology roadmaps.

This position is part of Global Product Management and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and present business cases for new products under development; define market requirements and write product definitions.

• Gather and represent the voice of customer and voice of business on NPD core teams and lead market and customer discussions at monthly Product Planning Group (PPG) meetings to assess and manage risk and tradeoffs.

• Establish leadership in cross functional NPD core teams and ensure adherence to market and product requirements from pre-concept tollgate and through product development cycle.

• Build strong cross functional relationships with core team stakeholders such as Project Management, Portfolio Management, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and clinical Affairs.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree (business or life sciences) with 12+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing or Operations in the medical or diagnostic industries OR Masters/Doctoral degree with 8+ years of experience

• Demonstrated experience of translating clinical value into marketing messages across lab, clinical/healthcare provider, health system and patient segments

• Excellent presentation skills; able to multi-task across broad number of products and disease states

• Role requires travel of up to 25% and may include some international travel

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Knowledge of the Infectious Disease testing marketplace highly desired.

• Demonstrated experience in Product Management in the Medical Device and Diagnostics industry highly desired

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com .

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

The salary range for this role is $175,800-$240,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

• Job Description

Clearance Requirement: Must have an active Secret Clearance to be considered

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration field or 5 years of related experience

• Advise as Subject Matter Expert on business innovation, modernization, and transformation projects

• Leverage agile methodologies and data-driven insights to lead teams, execute innovation initiatives, deliver business solutions, and drive workforce culture change

• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and key sessions for strategic planning efforts and execution

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in project management frameworks and methodologies, innovation and design thinking frameworks,

• Knowledge of change management methodologies, strategic communication plans, workshop facilitation, and skills coaching

• Lead and manage innovation projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence, while evaluating emerging technologies to recommend potential applications for the customer

• Design and implement innovation frameworks and processes, and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report the impact of innovation initiatives to senior leadership

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative solutions, and identify and mitigate risks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies

• At least 10 years of experience in business administration, innovation, strategic planning, or engineering-related services

• Certifications:

• o Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

• o PMP Certification

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or at least 10 years of relevant experience

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• The selected candidate will have several responsibilities from day to day drawn from a wide array of activities and experience working in the following areas:

• Providing comprehensive project management and support services for innovative business improvement projects. This includes ensuring that all personnel involved have the necessary qualifications and training to perform their tasks effectively

• Creating strategic communication products for senior leadership and workforce reporting

• Communicating with Program Managers and POCs from customer organizations when necessary

• Coaching and facilitation for innovation project owners to help them succeed. This includes reviewing, shaping, aligning, facilitating, providing pitch coaching, and incubating bottom-up innovation projects through various mediums such as innovation campaigns, open calls, and leadership-directed tasking

• Conducting research activities, draw connections between latest regulations/policies and acquisition management gaps, and formulate logical justifications for potential acquisition policy pilots

• Advising on and executing culture initiatives and drive organizational change management. This includes developing and facilitating organizational change workshops, introducing industry standard business practices, and facilitating best-practice knowledge sharing across program offices

• Building, testing, and maintaining various project management tools and templates on a routine basis, and support the decommissioning or updating of outdated tools or templates

Expected Deliverables:

• Inventory and Analysis of Innovation Projects Portfolio

• Year-in-Review Report

• Best Practices Guide

• Innovation Toolkit

• Strategic Initiative Framework

• MVPs/Program Pathfinders

• Scaling Plan

• Transition Out Plan

• 5-Year Roadmap

• Assessment Brief

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration field or 5 years of related experience
• Advise as Subject Matter Expert on business innovation, modernization, and transformation projects
• Leverage agile methodologies and data-driven insights to lead teams, execute innovation initiatives, deliver business solutions, and drive workforce culture change
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and key sessions for strategic planning efforts and execution

• Expertise in project management frameworks and methodologies, innovation and design thinking frameworks,
• Knowledge of change management methodologies, strategic communication plans, workshop facilitation, and skills coaching
• Lead and manage innovation projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence, while evaluating emerging technologies to recommend potential applications for the customer
• Design and implement innovation frameworks and processes, and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report the impact of innovation initiatives to senior leadership
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative solutions, and identify and mitigate risks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
• At least 10 years of experience in business administration, innovation, strategic planning, or engineering-related services

• Certifications:

1. o Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
2. o PMP Certification

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or at least 10 years of relevant experience

• The selected candidate will have several responsibilities from day to day drawn from a wide array of activities and experience working in the following areas:
• Providing comprehensive project management and support services for innovative business improvement projects. This includes ensuring that all personnel involved have the necessary qualifications and training to perform their tasks effectively
• Creating strategic communication products for senior leadership and workforce reporting
• Communicating with Program Managers and POCs from customer organizations when necessary
• Coaching and facilitation for innovation project owners to help them succeed. This includes reviewing, shaping, aligning, facilitating, providing pitch coaching, and incubating bottom-up innovation projects through various mediums such as innovation campaigns, open calls, and leadership-directed tasking
• Conducting research activities, draw connections between latest regulations/policies and acquisition management gaps, and formulate logical justifications for potential acquisition policy pilots
• Advising on and executing culture initiatives and drive organizational change management. This includes developing and facilitating organizational change workshops, introducing industry standard business practices, and facilitating best-practice knowledge sharing across program offices
• Building, testing, and maintaining various project management tools and templates on a routine basis, and support the decommissioning or updating of outdated tools or templates

• Inventory and Analysis of Innovation Projects Portfolio
• Year-in-Review Report
• Best Practices Guide
• Innovation Toolkit
• Strategic Initiative Framework
• MVPs/Program Pathfinders
• Scaling Plan
• Transition Out Plan
• 5-Year Roadmap
• Assessment Brief

Arclin is hiring a strategic and results-oriented Director, Strategic Project Management to join our Engineered Building Solutions (EBS)/Surfaces group, reporting to the Senior Director of Business Growth & Innovation. Arclin is a leading materials science provider of chemistry-based polymer technologies and engineered products, serving a wide range of industries including building products, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, agriculture, and other natural resource markets.In this role, you will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution-applying strong technical acumen, business insight, and structured project leadership. The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to navigate complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and translate technical and market data into actionable outcomes. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are able to influence across functions and positions and are passionate about driving innovations that delivers measurable value-this is the role for you.*This is a remote role. ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver complex, cross-functional projects by defining scope, milestones, and success metrics.Align and coordinate multiple stakeholders, ensuring progress through structured planning and effective communication.Identify critical path activities and focus team efforts on high-impact questions and decisions.Proactively manage risks and resources to maintain momentum and ensure timely delivery.Translate complex technical and market insights into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.Facilitate alignment and drive decision-making through storytelling, visual tools, and executive summaries.Influence across functions and positions without authority by building trust, engaging stakeholders, and fostering shared purpose.Apply stage-gate methodologies to streamline execution and reduce waste.Develop business cases and models in coordination with relevant functions to support strategic decisions, including cost/value analysis and market sizing.Synthesize technical and market data into insights that guide strategy and innovation efforts.QualificationsBachelor's degree in a technical or business field (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science) or Business; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.7+ years of experience in innovation, product development, or strategic planning-ideally within chemicals, materials, or related industries.5 years of experience in a Project Management role with a proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization.Strong analytical skills, market sizing, and value-in-use analysis.Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a focus on progress and continuous learning.Exceptional communication skills; able to influence and align diverse teams without formal authority.Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Planner,); familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus.Strategic thinker with a bias for execution, resilience, and a passion for innovation-driven impact. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Title: Product Manager Management & Innovation

Location: Hybrid Remote

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

About Us

About Us: At National Credit-reporting System, Inc. (NCS) and our affiliated companies, were on a mission to empower clients with simple, scalable, and trustworthy verification solutions that accelerate financial transactions, reduce risk, and create trust.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, accountability, and care for one another. We believe in the power of innovation, adaptability, and bold thinking to solve real problems and deliver exceptional value. At NCS, collaboration, transparency, and respect are at the heart of how we workwhere ideas thrive, impact matters, and success is celebrated.

Integral to our growth, were looking for a passionate and driven Product Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our solutions, our clients, and the industries we serve.

The Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion fitting the right tool for each client and turning big ideas into meaningful solutions? As a Product Manager for NCS, your ideas and passion will shape the future of our offerings and the verticals we serve. From ideation to execution, youll guide products through their entire lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, aligning with customer needs, and keeping business objectives in sharp focus.

Youll also support and maintain our existing product portfolioensuring timely updates, effective training, and product visibility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Portfolio Supervision: Maintain accurate documentation and visibility for the entire solution suite. Lead internal product updates, training, and communications. Understands the need, the solution remedies or how it assists the End User.
• New Product Ideation & Strategy: Support the development of innovative product ideas grounded in market trends, customer feedback, and organizational goals for the enterprise.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leadership, operations, sales, and development teams to define product strategies, ensure alignment, and foster team buy-in.
• New Product Management: Collaborate with Project Manager to maintain roadmaps, timelines, ideation documents, and go-to-market strategies. Cross collaborate with cross functional teams in the creation of marketing, training, and support materials.
• Customer Insights: Gather, analyze, and apply customer feedback, usage data, and market research to guide product decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Vendor & Partner Relations: Is a liaison to direct solution or data vendors or platform providers to ensure technical alignment, documentation accuracy, and technical integration as required.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver clear, actionable insights and updates on product performance, roadmaps, and growth opportunities to senior leadership.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience managing product lifecyclesideally in financial services, fintech, mortgage, lending, or a regulated industry.
• Process Efficiency: Plan, perform, and implement process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma), developing metrics for process measurement and identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to bridge business, technical, and customer perspectives.
• Excellent communicationable to simplify complex topics for various audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience with tools like Jira, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Canva, Lucidchart, or similar.
• Understanding of APIs, data flows, CRM or loan origination platforms, and analytics tools is a plus.
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for solving real problems and improving user experiences.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and translate insights into action.
• Creative thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and iteration.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Impact: Youll help shape meaningful products that serve real customers and industries.
• Teamwork: Youll collaborate with an innovative, passionate group of professionals.
• Growth: We offer a clear path for development and advancement in your career.
• Perks: Competitive salary, benefits, flexibility, and a supportive, people-first culture.

Ready to Join Us?

• If youre excited about leading product innovation and managing impactful projects from start to finishwed love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of theNational Credit-reporting System, Inc. team!

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Product Management and Marketing
• Industries Information Services

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