ABB · 4 months ago
Industry Solutions Architect – Life Sciences Automation
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $231K/yr
15+ years expABB is a global market leader in automation and digital transformation, particularly within the Life Sciences sector. They are seeking a Technical Sales Partner with expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to lead automation projects and provide technical sales support in the U.S. Life Sciences market.
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Responsibilities
Act as ABB’s lead technical expert for DCS and MES 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical), or Biomedical Science; MSc preferred
15 + years in Pharma/Biotech automation, MES, or EPC project business with 5 years P&L or segment leadership
5+ years of experience in MES in a GMP-regulated, batch manufacturing setting preferred
Experience in a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) or system integrator role preferred
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
Preferred
5+ years of experience in MES in a GMP-regulated, batch manufacturing setting preferred
Experience in a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) or system integrator role preferred
Benefits
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
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