Pharma & Biotech Growth Strategist

ABB; Nevada; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB, a global technology leader, seeks a Strategic Segment Leader for Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology in the United States. You will drive growth in life sciences, engage C-suite stakeholders, and lead market intelligence initiatives to enable sales and strategic execution.

You will collaborate across ABB segments, monitor industry trends, and influence within the pharma and biotech value chain. Travel 40–60% is expected as part of market engagement.

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%.
• Candidates already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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.

Skills

Executive relationships

Growth strategy

Sales enablement

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ABB, a global technology leader, seeks a Strategic Segment Leader for Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology in the United States. You will drive growth in life sciences, engage C-suite stakeholders, and lead market intelligence initiatives to enable sales and strategic execution.

You will collaborate across ABB segments, monitor industry trends, and influence within the pharma and biotech value chain. Travel 40–60% is expected as part of market engagement.