Life Sciences Growth Leader — Pharma & Biotech

ABB

Kansas

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

ABB is seeking a Strategic Segment Leader for Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology in the United States to drive growth in life sciences by leveraging industry expertise and executive connections. You will identify opportunities early, support design cycles, and enable sales execution across ABB’s Electrification, Motion, and Automation businesses.

You will build relationships with pharma manufacturers, biotech firms, CDMOs, EPCs, and integrators, while monitoring industry trends and supporting

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years relevant experience required.
Minimum 5 years of business development or strategic sales experience.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or related markets.
Knowledge of power distribution, automation, controls, or industrial infrastructure.
Familiarity with cGMP, validation, cleanroom, and regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong executive relationship and hunting skills.
Ability to travel 40-60%.

Responsibilities

Develop ABB's Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology growth strategy.
Identify and qualify opportunities before RFQ issuance.
Build executive relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, CDMOs, EPCs, engineering firms, OEMs, and integrators.
Support thought leadership through industry events and associations.
Monitor manufacturing, biologics, cell and gene therapy, and facility investment trends.
Coordinate cross-business opportunities across Electrification, Motion, and Automation.
Serve as Voice of the Market and provide sales enablement.