Sr. Director HR, Americas Commercial

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 world’s 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 fellow Danaher companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership to direct reporting 4 HR members and participate as member of the HR Commercial Leadership Team serving as a representative of HR leadership globally, creating opportunities for coaching and collaboration across the HR organization
• Serve as lead HR partner for the VP Commercial Americas and the VP Customer Care joining as a member of their senior leadership teams to provide the strategic direction in organizational design, talent management and other key people initiatives; serve as subject matter expert to align people programs globally
• Serve as an integrated part of the business, working with and influencing business leaders to make data-based decisions to further talent progression in pursuit of overall business strategic goals.
• Identify the need for HR programs and strategies to support business objectives and collaborate across the commercial HRLT to deliver in the areas of organizational development, performance management, organizational design and employee engagement.
• Lead the development and execution of transformation initiatives, managing change across multiple departments and functions to achieve strategic goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education or Experience (in years): 

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience OR Master's with 8+ years of experience
• 5+ years people leadership experience

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong track record leading in a matrixed HR team
• Strong data-driven approach to analysis and decision making with the knowledge and ability to interpret and develop key insights from available data to drive strategy.
• Possesses the ability to develop a comprehensive vision while also being hands-on to ensure successful execution. .
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity; engender trust and influence all levels across matrix
• Strong executive presence with ability to command respect and gain credibility through exercise of sound business judgment, clear decision-making, and excellent communication
• Having experience within the healthcare industry is preferred.

Physical requirements/abilities: 

• 35% travel may be required, mainly domestic travel
• Able to work flexible schedules to accommodate global work teams
• This position is onsite in Sunnyvale (5 days per week).

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

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. 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 Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s 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. 

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