Product Line Manager II - Nordson Medical

Nordson MEDICAL (NH), Inc.; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson MEDICAL (NH), Inc. is looking for a Product Line Manager to lead product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires collaboration across sales, engineering, and operations to ensure that product goals align with company objectives.

You will be responsible for strategic leadership, market analysis, and portfolio management while supporting innovative clinical solutions.

This position is ideal for candidates with a background in the medical device industry, possessing strong business acumen and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–5 years in the medical device industry, ideally related to interventional devices.
• Demonstrated success in product management and strategic marketing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to develop product portfolio strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate on innovation pipeline and strategic partnerships.
• Lead product lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life.
• Develop product positioning and messaging highlighting clinical benefits.
• Coordinate sales and marketing tools creation.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Knowledge of interventional medical procedures

Excel-based financial modeling

Power BI dashboards

Excellent verbal and written skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, marketing, or business

MBA or advanced technical degree

Job description

Background

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Job Summary

The Product Line Manager is responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product value proposition and product lifecycle vision. The role partners closely with sales, engineering, regulatory, and operations to ensure revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction goals are met and ensures product goals match the overall company goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: develop and execute product line strategy aligned with business growth objectives and evolving clinical needs.
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and clinical data to identify and prioritize growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the strategy & growth leader on innovation pipeline, new market entry, strategic partnerships, and potential acquisition targets.
• Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Management: collaboratively develop the product line roadmap with the commercial and technical teams to communicate the vision and value of the portfolio.
• Lead full product lifecycle management from concept through end‑of‑life, including VOC gathering, clinical validation, and roadmap execution.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized list of customer requirements and optimize the portfolio for profitability, focus, and clinical impact.
• Provide ongoing financial and technical justification for product development and enhancement initiatives.
• Marketing & Commercial Execution: ensure key product features and benefits are clearly communicated to the sales channel and supported by an effective marketing plan.
• Develop product positioning, messaging, and value propositions highlighting differentiated clinical and economic benefits.
• Coordinate the creation of sales and marketing tools including brochures, pitch decks, sales aids, and training materials.
• Lead KOL engagement and support clinical studies that showcase product superiority and drive adoption.
• Develop go‑to‑market and regional launch plans in coordination with sales and distribution partners.
• Revenue and Pricing Management: own the pricing strategy to maximize profitability and competitiveness, develop annual revenue forecasts, and monitor performance against objectives.
• Leverage sales, pricing, and market data to shape strategy and inform business decisions.
• Lead competitive landscape analysis to inform go‑to‑market plans and pricing strategy.
• Contribute to business case development for product enhancements, regional launches, and service offerings.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: work closely with Sales & Service, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Operations to deliver high‑impact products on time and on budget; support launch readiness, channel education initiatives and internal alignment on strategy and execution.
• Additional responsibilities: identify and evaluate strategic acquisition targets to complement and expand product lines, stay informed on market dynamics and maintain ongoing communication to gather technical, financial, and commercial insights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, marketing, or business required; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred. Minimum of 2–5 years in the medical device industry, ideally in a field that supports interventional devices (supplier or OEM). Demonstrated success in product management, strategic marketing, and experience leading cross‑functional teams to develop and execute product portfolio strategies.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong business acumen and the ability to effectively present the organization and its products and respond to questions from groups of customers, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of interventional medical procedures preferred.
• Expertise in market segmentation, competitive analysis, and value‑based pricing and messaging.
• Proficient in Excel‑based financial modeling, Power BI dashboards, and market modeling techniques.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with a professional demeanor and customer‑centric mindset.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

Estimated 20% domestic and international travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre‑employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.