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Cepheid is a molecular diagnostic company dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. By automating highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, the company's solutions deliver a better way for institutions of any size to perform sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. Through its strong molecular biology capabilities, Cepheid is focusing on applications where accurate, rapid and actionable test results are needed most, such as managing infectious diseases and cancer.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is 2-fold

Management of Projects and Project Core Teams:

• Lead the cross-functional coordination of teams to ensure alignment and proper resourcing and prioritization.
• Lead and execute innovation program(s).
• Define, measure and communicate project progress to leadership functions: ­­­­­­
• Identify, prevent and manage risks
• Track and ensure on time delivery of project deliverables
• Develop full scale project plan including project tasks and resource requirements
• Manage Design History File and project documentation
• Manage communication with external and internal stakeholders
• Align the company’s general business targets with the project’s objectives and outcomes

Process & Organization development

• Participate in development and continuous improvement on best practices for project execution and talent development for PMO.
• Participate in strategic initiatives to strengthen competencies across PMO
• Contribute to improvement and implementation of cross functional internal processes
• Support implementation of good / industry standard project management and processes
• Act as a resource and mentor to less experienced colleagues

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate project activities in cross-functional teams to support new product development of In Vitro Diagnostic assays
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop full scale project plans
• Manage Design History File, Risk Management Riles and project documentation.
• Manage project resource allocation
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables
• Provide direction and support to project team
• Maintain / manage project intranet SharePoint sites
• Support implementation of good / industry standard project management and processes

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: (REQUIRED)

• Complete all assigned and required training on time
• Leadership Essentials
• Certified Practitioner in Danaher Business System Tools

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience (in years):

• B.S degree in the Sciences field with 2+ years of related work experience or
• Master’s degree in the field of Sciences field with 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, quality conscious and self-driven
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Medical device and/or In Vitro Diagnostic product launch experience is highly preferred

Knowledge and skills:

• LEADERSHIP: Demonstrated outstanding leadership of multiple projects and teams; Has a track record of achieving outcomes that advance the business; Proven track record for meeting/exceeding quantitative targets and qualitative goals;
• BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Possesses in-depth knowledge and broad experience in the molecular diagnostic industry.Outstanding organizational and time management skills; Proven abilities to successfully; Manage multiple, often complex and sometimes competing, objectives, goals and other priorities; Proven ability to plan and resource multiple projects on short-, medium, and longer term basis; Develops efficient processes based on business knowledge and coordinates with others to get things done; Conducts risk-benefit analysis for trade-off scenario planning.
• COLLABORATION: Ability to execute change initiatives in a dynamic global environment effectively collaborating within and across multiple organizations and with stakeholders of various background and skill sets; Skilled in establishing and facilitating a collaborative and respectful team/group environment; Contributes actively to group learning from both success and failure
• COMMUNICATION: Able to simplify a complex set of components into a simple, effective message; Exhibits professional maturity, confidence, and competence in communications; Knows how to summarize and communicate the keys points and business case for others to effectively and expeditiously make important business decision; Fluent written and verbal English.
• INITIATIVE: Able to define priorities and focus on areas that add value; Self-motivated and disciplined to deliver results; Asks for feedback to continuously improve own work and that of the group; Finds ways to scale team’s assignments to make space for growth opportunities and evolving demands.
• INFLUENCING: Demonstrated skills in persuading leadership on strategy, initiatives implementation and decision making; Possesses a strong self-awareness to apply appropriate influence skills in varied situations and with various levels in the organization to achieve business objectives; Has a proven track record of building strong and sustainable relationships with internal and external partners/stakeholders.
• PROBLEM SOLVER: Knows how to apply design thinking and problem solving frameworks (PSP); Works well with ambiguity and demonstrates abilities to learn and adapt quickly to the rapidly evolving molecular diagnostic landscape; Demonstrated ability to implement and embed solutions

Physical requirements/abilities:

• Must be able to accommodate flexible working hours due to the nature of the work in working in a global environment
• Travel expectation ~ 10%. Needs may fluctuate based on business needs

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical device and/or In Vitro Diagnostic product experience is highly preferred
• Experience in Design Control

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.