Sr. Program Manager - Project & Portfolio Management Office (Assay Development, IVD)

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 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. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life. Senior Program Manager As part of the Program Management Office (PMO), the Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing New Product Development (NPD) and/or Market Expansion projects in a molecular in‑vitro diagnostic context. The goal is to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives and customer needs. In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To Drive project execution excellence using best‑practice methodologies embedded in the Danaher Business System (DBS). Ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery through compliant IVD/IVDR design controls, clear metrics, and proactive risk mitigation. Establish tracking, reporting, and resource capacity planning to enable timely decisions and keep teams aligned to milestones. Translate global strategy into action by balancing short‑ and long‑term priorities while removing roadblocks to program success. Build strong partnerships with leaders and stakeholders to enable capability building, culture change, and continuous improvement across the PMO and product development lifecycle. The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s preferred, in Science or Engineering. Minimum of five years of experience leading product development in the medical device industry, specifically within Molecular Diagnostics Product Development. Track record of success bringing products to commercialization in a regulated environment (US‑IVD and CE‑IVDR). Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Danaher Business System (DBS) tools with Certified Practitioner status in VPM, PSP or DM. PMP Certification. Compensation for this role ranges from $150,000 to $170,000 annually, exclusive of bonuses or incentive pay. This range may be modified in the future. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees. 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. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cepheid