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.

Key Responsibilities

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).

Qualifications

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.

Travel & Other Requirements

Up to 50% travel required.

Preferred Experience

Healthcare industry.

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

Compensation & Benefits
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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity
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 comply with federal and state disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is required for the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

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