Technical Solutions Manager – 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 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/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.

• 5+ years of experience with Distributed Control Systems.

• Extensive automation/domain knowhow in long-cycle, largescale life sciences projects with proven oversight of substantial execution backlogs and value creation track record .

• Experience with ABB’s DCS is a plus—experience with other DCS products (Emerson, Siemens) and PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) is also beneficial.

• Deep expertise in cGMP, FDA/EMA, GAMP 5, Data Integrity, ISA95, ISA88. 

• Strong knowledge of ISA-88 / S88 batch architecture and recipe configuration. 

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 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.

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