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Job Title: Site Lead - Sunnyvale
Company Name: Cepheid
Location: Sunnyvale, CA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/05/2026
Expire Date: 02/04/2026
Job Categories: Other / General
Job Description
Site Lead - Sunnyvale

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 Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, youll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the worlds most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Site Leader will serve as the primary point of contact for all Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) activities at the site, ensuring seamless delivery of IT services and support to the business. This role encompasses oversight of mobility solutions, onsite field support, end user device (laptop and phone) support, project deployment, and Business Relationship Management (BRM) activities. The Site Leader will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to drive operational excellence, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

This position is part of the IT Global Infrastructure & Operation team and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Site I&O Leadership

  • Act as the single point of contact for all I&O matters at the site and also ensure alignment of IT services with business needs and priorities.

Onsite Field Support

  • Lead the onsite IT support team, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and service requests and also maintain inventory of IT assets and ensure proper asset management.

End User Device Support

  • Oversee support for laptops, desktops, mobile and peripheral devices.

Project Deployment Support

  • Collaborate with project teams to plan and execute IT deployments (hardware, software, network upgrades, etc.) and also coordinate site readiness, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.

Business Relationship Management (BRM)

  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand their needs and pain points and also Serve as a trusted advisor, communicating IT initiatives, changes, and impacts.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT operations, end user support, or related roles.
  • Proven experience in managing onsite IT teams and supporting business-critical environments.
  • Strong knowledge of mobility solutions, device management, and ITIL processes.
  • Experience in project management and business relationship management is highly desirable.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • 10%-20% travel as per business requirements.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • ITIL Certification

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

The annual salary range for this role is $160K-$190K. 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. 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 Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

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