Product Manager - GC

Shimadzu Careers•Columbia, MD

2d•$130,000 - $133,500

About The Position

Product Manager - GC Location: Columbia, MD Salary: $130,000 - $133,500 per year | Attractive performance-based incentive plan At 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 & belonging Competitive Compensation: Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary Retirement Benefits: Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program Professional Growth: Clear pathways for Career, Leadership, and Personal Development Health Benefits: Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts Work-Life Balance: Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan Education: Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels Insurance Perks: Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company-paid life insurance & short-term disability programs Work 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 development ADDITIONAL 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 - GC 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 GC solutions remain best-in-class in performance, reliability, and support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related life science field; advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience with Gas Chromatography, including technical applications, troubleshooting, and field support
Demonstrated success in product marketing or management within the scientific instrumentation space
Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Willingness to travel for customer visits, training, and industry events

Responsibilities

Build and execute an annual business strategy for Shimadzu’s GC portfolio to drive growth and revenue
Develop GC-focused marketing and training content for sales teams and customers
Support field teams with application knowledge, technical documentation, and product demonstrations
Engage directly with high-value GC customers to understand use cases and deliver support
Coordinate product launches, promotions, and competitive positioning strategies
Analyze market and competitor data to forecast trends and propose roadmap improvements
Collaborate on inventory, pricing, promotional budgets, and forecasting
Mentor and manage GC product specialists and coordinators supporting the product line

Benefits

A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
Clear pathways for Career, Leadership, and Personal Development
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company-paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development
Additional compensation is available through either an Incentive and/or Commission Plan.
Additional compensation is offered through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays in the first year of employment.
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.
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.