Illinois Tool Works

Product Manager - Radium Services

Illinois Tool Works • $100K — $150K *
Burlington, NJ 08016Hybrid
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical, scientific, engineering, or business discipline required; chemistry or related background is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic marketing, product management, or technical industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers to translate insights into product roadmaps.
  • Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams in complex industrial environments.
  • Strong technical learning agility to build credibility quickly with customers.
  • Deep understanding of strategic marketing and product lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with regulated radiological or nuclear environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the product management for QSA's radium services product line.
  • Conduct customer discovery to understand applications and pain points.
  • Apply the Customer-Back Innovation process to advance customer-driven growth.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to evolve product specifications and roadmaps.
  • Translate market insights into actionable priorities for cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and maintain product line roadmaps focusing on capability and service maturity.
  • Coordinate cross-functional alignment to ensure product and operational objectives are connected.

Benefits

  • Invests in creating a thriving personal and professional environment for employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

A strategic product marketing and product management leader responsible for maturing and expanding QSA's radium services product line-a high-priority growth initiative. This role uses customer discovery, ITW's Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) process, specification management, and cross-functional alignment to translate evolving market needs into product roadmaps, capability priorities, and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic marketing and product development instincts, with either an existing technical background or the ability to quickly build technical credibility with customers and internal experts. This role reports to the Director of Innovation and is supported by QSA's executive growth team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the product management lead for QSA's radium services product line, including radium purification, irradiated material recycling, and target manufacturing for actinium-225 and lead-212 production.
  • Lead customer discovery and voice-of-customer work to understand customer applications, pain points, decision drivers, product requirements, and long-term capability needs.
  • Apply ITW's Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) process to identify, prioritize, and advance customer-driven growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define and evolve product specifications and specification roadmaps, including purity, quality and analytical requirements, chemical form, packaging, and handling requirements.
  • Translate customer and market insights into actionable priorities for chemistry, engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, commercial, and business teams.
  • Develop and maintain product line roadmaps focused on capability expansion, service offering maturity, product standardization, process improvement, and customer-driven enhancements.
  • Coordinate cross-functional alignment to ensure product objectives, development priorities, customer requirements, and operational capabilities remain connected.
  • Support resolution of customer-related technical issues, product deviations, and non-conformances in collaboration with technical and quality teams.
  • Support strategic planning activities including market segmentation, opportunity sizing, capacity planning, and long-term product line evolution.

Education & Experience Requirements

(or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, engineering, or business discipline required; chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, or related technical background is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic marketing, product management, customer discovery, customer-driven innovation, application engineering, technical sales, radiochemistry, isotope production, nuclear materials processing, radiopharmaceuticals, or related technical industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers to understand needs and translate insights into product roadmaps, development priorities, specifications, or business opportunities.
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in regulated, highly technical, or complex industrial environments.
  • Strong technical learning agility, with either an existing technical background or the ability to quickly build sufficient technical understanding and credibility with customers and internal experts.
  • Strong understanding of strategic marketing, product lifecycle management, customer-driven innovation, opportunity analysis, and technical problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with regulated radiological or nuclear environments (e.g., NRC, DOE, ISO frameworks) is preferred but not required.


Compensation Information:

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive-both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

About Illinois Tool Works

ITW is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of industrial machinery, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting. It's in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which they live and work, the cars they drive, and the mobile devices they rely on. It was founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

Illinois Tool Works Careers

Join the dynamic team at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in diversified manufacturing, where innovation and excellence drive us forward. ITW offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of growth and leadership in the industry.

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Whether you're seeking an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a seasoned professional position, ITW offers a range of career paths across various departments. Our team benefits from a supportive and diverse working environment where every member’s contribution is valued.

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Join a team where innovation leads to revolutionary solutions in industries worldwide. At ITW, you will work alongside industry experts to develop new ideas and strategies that keep us at the forefront of technological advancements. Your career at ITW will be marked by a continuous journey of growth and leadership.

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With ITW’s commitment to professional development and diversity training, you will enhance your skills through targeted training programs and workshops. These opportunities not only boost your career but also ensure you stay competitive in the job market.

Be Part of Our Culture

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Learn more about Illinois Tool Works
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$68.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
NASDAQ
ITW
* Ladders Estimates

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