Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Segment Leader

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:U.S. Segment Strategy Leader - Industry, Buildings & Channel (IBC)__Your role and responsibilities: The Strategic Segment Leader for Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology is responsible for supporting ABB growth within the life sciences market through industry expertise, executive relationship development, opportunity identification, market intelligence, and sales enablement. This role engages customers early in planning and design cycles to develop qualified opportunities and enable sales execution. This role is contributing to the Industries, Building & Channel Group in the United States. You will be mainly accountable for: * 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. Qualifications for the role: * 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. More about us ABB is a global technology leader driving sustainable and efficient solutions in electrification and automation. With a strong commitment to innovation, ABB is accelerating industrial transformation worldwide. The United States is a key market for ABB, where it has significantly expanded its operations through strategic acquisitions and investments. Employing thousands across the nation, ABB's U.S. footprint is marked by a history of technological breakthroughs and industry firsts. ABB's Electrical Protection, Distribution & Control products include medium and low voltage switchgear, grid hardware, protection and control relays, switchboards, power and lighting panelboards, busway, medium and low voltage circuit breakers, motor and lighting controls, load centers, metering, energy monitoring & control, DIN rail products, dry type transformers and more. Why ABB? What's in it for you: We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protecte