Jennifer Ptacek
Technical Operations | IVD Product Development | New Product Introduction | Product Transfer
- Role
- Sr Manager, Technical Operations Product Transfer at Cepheid
- Location
- El Dorado Hills, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jennifer Ptacek
Technical operations leader specializing in PCR-based in vitro diagnostics, with a passion for bridging the gap between product development and reliable large-scale manufacturing. Expertise in driving seamless technology transfers from R&D into regulated IVD production environments, ensuring quality, scalability, and compliance at every step.With a strong background in molecular diagnostics, I partner closely with cross-functional teams—including R&D, quality, operations, and regulatory affairs—to deliver robust transfer strategies that accelerate time to market while maintaining the highest performance standards.Key strengths- End-to-end product transfer leadership in PCR-based assays and platforms - Translating technical requirements into scalable, reproducible processes - Building reliability and risk-mitigation strategies into transfer plans - Driving cross-functional alignment across global and regulated environments - Fostering collaboration to meet aggressive timelines without sacrificing quality- Applying Visual Project Management (VPM) and Daily Management (DM) to improve team visibility, accountability, and delivery
Experience
Sr Manager, Technical Operations Product Transfer
Jan 2025 — Present · Lodi, CA, US
Education
Yale University
Ph.D, Genetics
University of Virginia
B.A, Biology
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