Director, Business Applications F/m

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 six fellow Danaher Diagnostics 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.
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**In this role, you will have the opportunity to**:
Execute the implementation of long and short-term strategic and operational plans within Business Applications and Master Data Management supporting regional business aligning with the organization’s strategic priorities and business needs.

Evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.

Collaborate and partner with IT and cross-functional teams (OM, Sales, Contracts, Sales Operations, and Marketing) gain support, understand issues and collaborate on mitigation plans with short-term and long-term solutions.

Working in a global environment, define and supervise rules for Master data records in EMEA Region

Independently develop clear and well-defined plans, driving strategy into actions and measurable results. Identifies potential bottlenecks or delays in initiatives, defines solutions and drives efforts to ensure deliverables stay on schedule.

**The essential requirements of the job include**:
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience AND 4+ years managing people.

5+ experience in supporting commercial teams (Sales, Sales Operations, Master Data, Contracts, etc).

Strong cross-functional leadership skills, self-motivated and ability to influence others to achieve successful outcomes with a high degree of adaptability, flexibility, creative decision-making, and technical problem-solving abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a multicultural, multinational environment with ability to handle multiple projects with organizational and time management skills.

Ability to effectively assess team capabilities to develop and build upon their strengths and development gaps. Ability to motivate to create a positive and dynamic working atmosphere.

**It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in**:
Working experience in a Medical industry is a plus.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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