Technical Solutions Lead – Life Sciences
AI summary of the role
ABB seeks a Technical Solutions Manager to serve as the lead DCS expert for Life Sciences automation projects in the US.
No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.
What you’ll do
- Act as ABB’s lead technical expert for DCS solutions in the Life Sciences sector and provide technical sales support to business development and proposal teams.
- Collaborate with strategic customers to develop automation strategies and roadmaps aligned with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
- Lead or support design reviews, functional specifications, and validation documentation in compliance with FDA, EMA, and cGMP regulations.
- Lead technical presentations and solution workshops with executive stakeholders to influence buying decisions.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical) or Biomedical Science; MSc preferred.
- 15+ years in Pharma/Biotech automation or EPC project business with ≥5 years P&L or segment leadership.
- 5+ years of experience with Distributed Control Systems.
- Deep expertise in cGMP, FDA/EMA, GAMP 5, Data Integrity, ISA95, ISA88.
Technologies
Distributed Control Systems · DCS · ABB DCS · Emerson DCS · Siemens DCS · PLC · Allen-Bradley · Siemens PLC · ISA88 · S88 batch architecture
About ABB
ABB builds electrification, motion, and automation technologies that help industrial customers run cleaner, more efficient, high-performance infrastructure.
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Source and classification
Technical pre-sales · Evidence for this classification:
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: Vice President – Pharma & Life Sciences __ Join ABB’s mission to shape the future of automation in Life Sciences. We are seeking a Technical Solutions Manager in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to support the growth and execution of automation and digital transformation projects in the U.S. Life Sciences market. You will serve as the technical authority and thought leader for Life Sciences automation projects, bringing deep domain expertise in process control, regulatory compliance, and digital manufacturing to support ABB’s role as a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) and digital transformation partner. This role is contributing to
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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: Vice President – Pharma & Life Sciences __ Join ABB’s mission to shape the future of automation in Life Sciences. We are seeking a Technical Solutions Manager in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to support the growth and execution of automation and digital transformation projects in the U.S. Life Sciences market. You will serve as the technical authority and thought leader for Life Sciences automation projects, bringing deep domain expertise in process control, regulatory compliance, and digital manufacturing to support ABB’s role as a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) and digital transformation partner. This role is contributing to the AUEN division in the US. The work model for the role is hybrid. Responsibilities: Act as ABB’s lead technical expert for DCS solutions in the Life Sciences sector and provide technical sales support and domain-specific guidance to business development and proposal teams. Ensure technical excellence and customer satisfaction, contributing to the growth and competitiveness of the Life Sciences Automation segment. Collaborate with strategic customers to develop automation strategies and roadma [... source excerpt omitted ...] ntations and solution workshops/lunch and learns with executive stakeholders to influence buying decisions and build trust. Set up, support and deploy DCS demo centers to support customer engagement. Partner with product management and R&D to influence development of Life Sciences-focused features and digital capabilities. Conduct internal and external training sessions to disseminate Life Sciences automation knowledge across ABB. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor’s in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical), or Biomedical Science; MSc preferred. 15 + years in Pharma/Biotech automation, or EPC project business with ≥ 5 years P&L or segment leadership.
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