Global Product Manager

W. L. Gore & Associates; Elkton (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay program

Benefits from Day 1

Job summary

Gore PharmBIO in Elkton, Maryland, seeks a Global Product Manager to lead Filtration Media and CMA product lines for biopharma manufacturing. Hybrid work option with a strong focus on strategy, lifecycle management, and market-driven growth.

The role drives portfolio success through new business opportunities, financial models, and collaboration with R&D, Sales, Operations, and Quality to deliver value and quality. Eligibility for benefits start Day 1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in Product Management OR 7 years in technical, commercial, or market-facing roles with global responsibilities.
• Experience developing and executing product strategies that integrate market opportunities, customer needs, and internal capabilities.
• Experience developing value-based pricing strategies, communicating differentiation, and supporting commercial negotiations.
• Ability to analyze markets, customer needs, and competition to develop growth-focused go-to-market strategies.
• Ability to influence decisions, lead cross-functional initiatives, and manage competing priorities without direct authority.
• Financial acumen in P&L analysis, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and business decisions.
• Ability to translate customer needs into product concepts, requirements, and fitness-for-use expectations, considering quality, regulatory, contractual, and supply chain needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex technical, customer, and commercial challenges.
• Ability to travel up to 30% for customer engagements, industry events, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Own product and portfolio strategy for assigned product lines, including growth, profitability, competitive positioning, lifecycle management, and business results.
• Develop and execute go-to‑market strategies using market trends, TAM/SAM, customer segmentation, competitive dynamics, and geographic opportunities.
• Translate customer and end‑user needs into differentiated product concepts, requirements, and fitness‑for‑use expectations, considering quality, regulatory, and commercial needs.
• Lead value‑based pricing and positioning by quantifying customer value, guiding pricing decisions, and enabling Sales to communicate product differentiation.
• Own product‑family financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, operating profit, forecasting, financial modeling, and investment recommendations.
• Drive product innovation, commercialization, and lifecycle execution with R&D, Sales, Operations, and Quality to advance products and resolve technical and commercial challenges.
• Lead cross‑functional strategy execution by aligning priorities, influencing decisions, and owning deployment plans that drive profitable growth aligned with the BP Strategic Plan.
• Ensure alignment of product requirements, quality systems, and commercial commitments, including performance, validation, regulatory requirements, documentation, and marketing claims.
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement methods in daily work and strategic initiatives. Incorporate into Product Specialist Standard Work the GBS tools including Strategic Planning and Strategy Deployment, which include KPIs and Problem Solving when off track.
• Model PharmBIO’s culture of curiosity, collaboration, and inclusion with customers, suppliers, and associates.

Skills

Product Management

Pricing

Financial modeling

Go-to-market strategies

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business

Job description

Category: Business Strategy & Product Specialists

Sub-Category: Product Specialists

Experience Level: Experienced

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 11/6/26

Posting End Date: 11/21/26

About the Role

The Bioprocessing team in Gore PharmBIO is looking for a Global Product Manager to lead its Filtration Media and Custom Molded Assembly (CMA) product lines that serve applications in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The Global Product Manager drives the success of our product portfolio by balancing strategic vision with hands‑on product ownership. This role is pivotal to PharmBIO’s long‑term growth and will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and financial models, supporting growth of existing products, and ensuring that every PharmBIO product delivers on our promise of quality and value.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland , with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Pay and Benefits:

• $150,000 - $175,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities

• Own product and portfolio strategy for assigned product lines, including growth, profitability, competitive positioning, lifecycle management, and business results.
• Develop and execute go-to‑market strategies using market trends, TAM/SAM, customer segmentation, competitive dynamics, and geographic opportunities.
• Translate customer and end‑user needs into differentiated product concepts, requirements, and fitness‑for‑use expectations, considering quality, regulatory, and commercial needs.
• Lead value‑based pricing and positioning by quantifying customer value, guiding pricing decisions, and enabling Sales to communicate product differentiation.
• Own product‑family financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, operating profit, forecasting, financial modeling, and investment recommendations.
• Drive product innovation, commercialization, and lifecycle execution with R&D, Sales, Operations, and Quality to advance products and resolve technical and commercial challenges.
• Lead cross‑functional strategy execution by aligning priorities, influencing decisions, and owning deployment plans that drive profitable growth aligned with the BP Strategic Plan.
• Ensure alignment of product requirements, quality systems, and commercial commitments, including performance, validation, regulatory requirements, documentation, and marketing claims.
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement methods (e.g., problem solving, kaizen, Gore Business System) in daily work and strategic initiatives. Incorporate into Product Specialist Standard Work the GBS tools including Strategic Planning and Strategy Deployment, which include use of KPIs and Problem Solving when off track.
• Model PharmBIO’s culture of curiosity, collaboration, and inclusion with customers, suppliers, and associates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years in Product Management OR 7 years in technical, commercial, or market‑facing roles with global responsibilities
• Experience developing and executing product strategies that integrate market opportunities, customer needs, and internal capabilities
• Experience developing value‑based pricing strategies, communicating differentiation, and supporting commercial negotiations
• Ability to analyze markets, customer needs, and competition to develop growth‑focused go‑to‑market strategies
• Ability to influence decisions, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and manage competing priorities without direct authority
• Financial acumen in P&L analysis, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and business decisions
• Ability to translate customer needs into product concepts, requirements, and fitness‑for‑use expectations, considering quality, regulatory, contractual, and supply chain needs
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve complex technical, customer, and commercial challenges
• Ability to travel up to 30% for customer engagements, industry events, and business development

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments, including quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience driving growth and financial improvement through risk management, continuous improvement, strategy deployment, Kaizen, and problem‑solving.
• Strong industry knowledge and networks across medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology, with experience delivering customer presentations and sales training.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what’s possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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