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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for science manager in Madison, WI is $26.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.45 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a science manager?

Science Managers are professionals who oversee scientific research projects, teams, or departments within organizations such as research institutes, universities, government agencies, or private companies. Their responsibilities include coordinating research activities, managing budgets and resources, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating communication between scientists and other stakeholders. Science Managers play a crucial role in translating scientific objectives into actionable plans and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. They often have advanced degrees in science and strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a science manager?

To thrive as a Science Manager, you generally need a strong background in scientific research, leadership experience, and an advanced degree such as a PhD or MSc in a relevant field. Familiarity with data analysis software, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and project management tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills help Science Managers effectively lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex projects. These skills are crucial for ensuring scientific rigor, driving innovation, and achieving organizational objectives in research environments.

What are the main challenges a science manager faces when leading interdisciplinary research teams?

One of the main challenges Science Managers encounter is effectively coordinating communication and collaboration among team members from diverse scientific backgrounds. Aligning different methodologies, expectations, and terminologies can require extra effort to ensure everyone is working toward common goals. Additionally, Science Managers must balance administrative responsibilities, such as securing funding and managing budgets, with supporting the scientific growth of their team. Successful Science Managers foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation while maintaining clear project timelines and deliverables.

What is the difference between Science Manager vs Research Scientist?

AspectScience ManagerResearch Scientist
Required credentialsTypically a master's or PhD in a scientific field, leadership experienceUsually a PhD or master's in a specific science, strong research background
Work environmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees research activitiesConducts experiments, analyzes data, publishes findings
Employer and industry usageUsed in biotech, pharma, research institutions, and corporate R&DCommon in academia, industry, government research labs

Science Managers focus on leading research teams and managing projects, while Research Scientists primarily conduct experiments and analyze data. Both roles require advanced scientific credentials, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Science Manager job openings in Madison, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,233 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Product Manager - Gas Analyzers

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Madison, WI • On-site, Remote

$113K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics. We empower colleagues to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

Division Specific Information

The Environmental and Process Monitoring (EPM) Business Unit (BU) within the Analytical Instruments Group is a leader in the development of air quality and process monitoring solutions that ensure worker health, cleaner air, and increased customer productivity. This role is remote and open to candidates located in Massachusetts or the Madison, WI area, with the ability to travel periodically to company locations, including Tewksbury and Waltham, MA, or Madison, WI, as needed.

Location

This is a fully remote position. However, we are seeking candidates that are currently based near and can collaborate with the following Thermo Fisher sites: Madison, WI or Tewksbury, MA. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.  

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen. 
     

Position Summary

The Product Manager will be part of the EPM Product Management team, taking charge of the gas analyzer portfolio. You will drive global product line strategies, manage product life cycles, lead VOC activities, define market requirements, and develop growth opportunities in new and existing segments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full business ownership/accountability for delivering financial results for the assigned product line(s)

  • Connect with key customers, developing trusted partner relationships to understand their workflows and future business needs

  • Translate customer needs and insights into product development pipelines

  • Develop product portfolio, product roadmaps, and new initiatives in collaboration with R&D

  • Build and oversee the annual marketing plan for the product portfolio, ensuring flawless execution across the ‘4 Ps & 3Cs’ of marketing

  • Provide strategic direction for all product and portfolio-related projects

  • Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams in Marketing, R&D, Quality, Operations, and Commercial groups

Education/ Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Finance or related field; MBA preferred with 7 + years in industry

  • 3+ years experience in product management and/or marketing leadership required

  • Familiarity with analytical and/or industrial instrument industry preferred

  • Prior experience with air quality and process gas instrumentation beneficial

  • Experience in global environments preferred

  • Proven ability to balance multiple priorities and achieve results in a matrix environment

Skills & Abilities

  • Adept at influencing in a matrixed environment, driving accountability to timelines

  • Comfortable making independent decisions and embracing change

  • Strong attention to detail and project management skills for timely results across projects

  • Ability to understand business strategies and prioritize activities appropriately

  • Up to 10% travel required

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $113,500.00–$150,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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