Gopi Soundararajan

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R&D Executive I Global Product Development at Cepheid

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Gopi Soundararajan is a distinguished R&D executive in the medical technology sector, currently leading Global Product Development at Cepheid. With a history at BD and Danaher, he has a proven record of turning around market share and launching products generating over $900 million. He holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.

He is described by colleagues as an empathetic leader with excellent communication skills, adept at motivating stakeholders to find creative solutions to complex program issues. People who have worked with him call him analytical and a rising star.

Unique fact: Gopi is a prolific innovator and holds over 40 patents.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

Fast But Thoughtful

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Medical Device Innovation
His career at Cepheid, BD, and Danaher has focused on leading R&D and launching numerous products in medical diagnostics, backed by his extensive patent portfolio.
R&D Transformation
In his executive role, he is responsible for driving R&D and engineering transformation and setting the strategic vision for Cepheid's product development organization.
Building High-Performance Teams
He identifies building strong teams as a key skill and is praised for being an empathetic leader who coaches, mentors, and develops talent.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2024
R&D Executive I Global Product Development at Cepheid
7-2020 - 6-2024
Vice President Global R&D, Product Development, Operational Excellence at Cepheid
2017 - 7-2020
Head, Global Portfolio Management, Innovation and R&D Programs at BD
2016 - 2017
Sr. Director, Portfolio Management and R&D Programs at BD
2014 - 2016
Senior Director, Global Innovation, Product Development, PMO, R&D at Danaher Corporation

Education

2011 - 2013
MBA from USC Marshall School of Business
2002 - 2003
MS from University of Southern California

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Insights For Selling To Gopi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gopi is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gopi

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gopi move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Gopi take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Gopi

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