


Diverse employees at Cepheid have rated Office Culture, Professional Development, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cepheid have rated Team, Retention, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Cepheid employees are -23% more likely to recommend Cepheid as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 51% | Detractors |
Working at Cepheid is rated below average by 123 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cepheid employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Cepheid’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Cepheid was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cepheid is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Cepheid ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 81 Cepheid employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cepheid improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The interview processes is consistent across candidates and usually departments
What makes you most happy at work?The people and the work itself
What are some of the best things about your team?Team of high performers who genuinely like each other
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Hire real talent and not people that do things outside of work with other associates (misconduct) to secure their role. Where’s the ethic
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If it was matched at the industry standard.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Communication and including the individuals who actually perform the work when making policy and setting goals.
Cepheid is a molecular diagnostics company providing molecular systems and tests for organisms and genetic-based diseases.
Delivering a better way to improve patient outcomes by enabling access to molecular diagnostic testing everywhere.
| Headquarter | 904 Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cepheid.com |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | 4085416439 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DHR |
Cepheid competitors include Myriad Genetics and Meridian Bioscience. Cepheid ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cepheid compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
123 employees at Cepheid have reviewed Cepheid across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 123 Cepheid employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cepheid are not very pleased with their total compensation at Cepheid, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cepheid are not very pleased with their team. 123 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Cepheid are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cepheid believe the environment at Cepheid is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cepheid is extremely fast. About 49% of the employees at Cepheid work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cepheid are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Cepheid's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Cepheid employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. John Bishop’s employees rank Cepheid in the Top 15% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 40% for Retention, and in the Bottom 40% for Outlook. Bishop is generally unpopular with Cepheid employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees in the Operations department and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cepheid’s competitors, John Bishop ranks below Myriad Genetics CEO Sam Raha.
The Cepheid Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO John Bishop, CFO John Sluis, and Executive Vice President Peter Farrell
John Bishop CEO / President
John Bishop serves as the CEO / President of Cepheid.
John Sluis CFO
John Sluis serves as the CFO of Cepheid.
Peter Farrell Executive Vice President
Peter Farrell serves as the Executive Vice President of Cepheid. Peter started at Cepheid in June of 2014. Peter... read more
David Persing Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Technology Officer
David Persing serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Technology Officer of Cepheid. David started at... read more
Kerry Flom Executive Vice President; Chief Regulatory Officer
Kerry Flom serves as the Executive Vice President; Chief Regulatory Officer of Cepheid.
Jennifer Richards Vice President, Latin America and Canada Commercial Operations
Jennifer Richards serves as the Vice President, Latin America and Canada Commercial Operations of Cepheid. Jennifer... read more
Christian Borjesson Vice President, Global Marketing and Strategic Planning
Christian Borjesson serves as the Vice President, Global Marketing and Strategic Planning of Cepheid. Christian started... read more
Michael Bates Vice President, Medical and Scientific Affairs and Strategy, Oncology
Michael Bates serves as the Vice President, Medical and Scientific Affairs and Strategy, Oncology of Cepheid. Michael... read more
Elsa Burgess Senior VP, Engineering and DBSL
Elsa Burgess serves as the Senior VP, Engineering and DBSL of Cepheid. Elsa started at Cepheid in October of 2017. Elsa... read more
How much do people at Cepheid get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cepheid is $141,002, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $143,040, or $68 per hour.
At Cepheid, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $361,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $53,875 annually. Average Cepheid salaries by department include: Customer Support at $101,579, Design at $119,864, Finance at $104,994, and Engineering at $159,089. Half of Cepheid salaries are above $143,040.
44 employees at Cepheid rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 137 ratings) while 43 employees at Cepheid rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cepheid employees include job titles like Lead Engineer and Corporate Counsel. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Cepheid employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $83k | $83k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $112k | $112k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $143k | $143k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $216k | $216k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $274k | $274k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $361k | $361k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Cepheid score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Cepheid in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cepheid across various culture dimensions.
Cepheid's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Cepheid's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Cepheid applied for 26 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Cepheid address?
Cepheid location is at 904 Caribbean Drive
Who is the CEO of Cepheid?
Cepheid CEO is John Bishop, their score by employees is 57
What is Cepheid eNPS?
The eNPS for Cepheid is -23
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in Cepheid?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 361k
What are the salaries in the Design in Cepheid?
The average salaries for Design in Cepheid is 120k