Product Manager - Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry

Product Manager - GCMSLocation: Columbia, MDSalary: $130,000 - $133,500 per year + Attractive performance-based incentive planAt Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, we believe in providing structured career paths that recognize and reward talent. If your expertise surpasses the level specified in the listed position, we offer the flexibility to upgrade positions to better suit your qualifications accompanied by a salary adjustment.Who are we?Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas, and results continue to propel Shimadzu’s outstanding reputation and “Excellence in Science.” People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu’s continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists, and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?What can Shimadzu offer YOU?Our Culture: A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belongingCompetitive Compensation: Day 1 Benefits & Competitive SalaryRetirement Benefits: Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing ProgramProfessional Growth: Clear pathways for Career, Leadership, and Personal DevelopmentHealth Benefits: Flexible Spending/Health Savings AccountsWork-Life Balance: Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off PlanEducation: Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levelsInsurance Perks: Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company-paid life insurance & short-term disability programsWork Flexibility: Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!Employee Engagement: Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal developmentADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:For Service, Technical Support, Marketing & Sales Roles: Additional compensation is available through either an Incentive and/or Commission Plan.For Employees who reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California: Additional compensation is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a motivated Product Manager - GCMS to join our team! In this role, you will be the strategic owner of one of our most critical analytical platforms. You will manage the full product lifecycle, combining deep technical knowledge, marketing insight, and customer engagement to drive market share and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Service, Marketing, and R&D to ensure our GCMS solutions remain best-in-class in performance, reliability, and support.JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Build and execute an annual business strategy for Shimadzu’s GCMS portfolio to drive growth and revenueDevelop GCMS-focused marketing and training content for sales teams and customersSupport field teams with application knowledge, technical documentation, and product demonstrationsEngage directly with high-value GCMS customers to understand use cases and deliver supportCoordinate product launches, promotions, and competitive positioning strategiesAnalyze market and competitor data to forecast trends and propose roadmap improvementsCollaborate on inventory, pricing, promotional budgets, and forecastingMentor and manage GCMS product specialists and coordinators supporting the product lineEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related life science field; advanced degree preferred8+ years of experience with GCMS systems, including technical applications, troubleshooting, and field supportDemonstrated success in product marketing or management within the scientific instrumentation spaceExcellent communication, presentation, and project management skillsStrong organizational skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiativesWillingness to travel for customer visits, training, and industry eventsCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:This is an exempt, full-time position that is eligible for benefits. For a complete listing of our benefits, including a 401K matching program and discretionary yearly contributions, please visit our website at . Detailed information on each benefit, including providers and costs, will be provided to candidates during the final interview stage.Shimadzu offers 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays in the first year of employment. After one year, employees are eligible for a generous short-term disability program, which complies with FMLA regulations, with the company covering 100% of the monthly premiums. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66.67% of their salary for weeks 7–12.The starting salary range for this position is $130,000 to $133,500 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes an incentive plan based on company and service performance, paid semi-annually in April and October. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.EEO Statement:Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here.QualificationsBEHAVIOURSFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectLeader: Inspires teammates to follow themDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingThought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectEDUCATIONPHD or better in Analytical Chemistry or related fieldBachelors or better in Chemistry or related fieldSKILLSInstrument- GCMS - ExpertMethod Development - ExpertTechnical Support - ExpertTroubleshooting - ExpertJob SummaryRequisition Number: PRODU002345Job Category: MarketingSchedule: Full-Time