Vice President Pharma & Life Sciences

Process Automation Energy Industries Lead

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to :

Local Division Manager US

Lead the growth and own process automation energy industries entry and expansion in the U.S. pharmaceutical & life sciences market. You will set the vision, strategy, and execution roadmap to build a highly successful profitable business while leveraging ABB's established processes, governance, and resources. You will craft and execute the 3 to 5-year growth strategy, create the go-to-market model, cultivate a partner ecosystem, and capture strategic automation and digital transformation projects that position ABB as a trusted main electrical contractor (MEC) / main automation contractor (MAC) and digital partner to drug manufacturers and personalized medicine producers. Assemble the cross-functional team needed to achieve aggressive revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction targets while ensuring full compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other life sciences regulations. Success is measured by pipeline creation, orders growth, compliant delivery readiness, and transfer of life sciences knowhow across ABB's existing structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on Pharma / Life Sciences trends (advanced therapy medicinal products, continuous manufacturing, digital quality, sustainability, etc.), competitive landscape, and regulatory drivers; translate insights into ABB portfolio requirements and channel strategy.
• Establish brand presence thought leadership content, conference keynotes, industry consortia (ISPE, PDA), and standards bodies positioning ABB as a trusted partner for GxP critical operations.
• Lead the entire U.S. Life Sciences commercial, marketing, and operations agenda, "end-to-end" from sales through service, acting as defacto CEO and future P&L owner of the segment.
• Build and own the opportunity funnel : set volume / price / mix targets, rigorously manage pipeline, and coach Capture Teams on complex pursuits (EPCM, MAC / MEC, Digital Transformation).
• Design the operating model (sales, solution consulting, project delivery, service) and create staffing plans; recruit, onboard, and lead a high performing cross-functional team.
• Embed cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, Data Integrity, ISO 13485, and HSE requirements into all solutions and delivery processes.

Qualifications

USD 1 B total installed cost), with proven oversight of substantial execution backlogs and value creation track record.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour 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.

More About Us

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 protected by federal and state law.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $138,800 and $231,200 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan / annual bonus.