Global Science & Tech Market Leader

Jacobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Global Market Principal – Science & Technology to accelerate growth by defining strategy, enabling regional execution and pursuing strategic pursuits. You will connect regional opportunities with Jacobs’ capabilities to translate discovery into impact.

The role leads the development of future-ready environments for research, higher education and innovation, collaborating across regions, disciplines and partners to strengthen pipeline and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, science or a related discipline.
• Significant experience supporting Science & Technology clients, higher education institutions, research facilities or complex capital programs.
• Demonstrated success in market growth, client development and strategic pursuits.
• Strong understanding of research environments, laboratory planning and design, innovation ecosystems and emerging technology trends.
• Proven ability to build and maintain executive-level client and partner relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across geographies and organizational boundaries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to travel globally as required.
• Strong understanding of the future of research and innovation, including higher education, interdisciplinary science, academic–industry partnerships, commercialization and technology-enabled research environments.
• Proven track record of developing global market strategies and scaling capabilities across regions.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global Science & Technology growth strategy in alignment with Jacobs’ long-term objectives.
• Establish scalable market plays across higher education research, interdisciplinary science, research laboratories, computational science, quantum research, innovation ecosystems and emerging technologies.
• Translate global priorities into regionally relevant growth plans reflecting funding, investment, regulatory and market conditions.
• Partner with regional leadership to prioritize investments based on market opportunity, strategic fit, competitive position, margin potential and enterprise adjacency.
• Monitor research funding, scientific advances, technology trends and evolving client requirements to inform market strategy.

Skills

Market strategy

Client development

Executive relationships

Leadership across geographies

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, science or a related discipline

Job description

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Global Market Principal – Science & Technology to accelerate growth by defining strategy, enabling regional execution and pursuing strategic pursuits. You will connect regional opportunities with Jacobs’ capabilities to translate discovery into impact.

The role leads the development of future-ready environments for research, higher education and innovation, collaborating across regions, disciplines and partners to strengthen pipeline and outcomes.