Senior Business Development Manager - EPC

Ecolab Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to build strategic relationships with engineering, procurement and consulting firms (EPCs), engineering consultants, cleanroom companies and other key stakeholders supporting pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical facility projects across North America.In this role, you will position Ecolab’s contamination control, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination and service solutions within capital projects, aligning them with regulatory compliance, operational readiness and long-term facility performance. Working across a global matrix, you will collaborate with commercial, technical, regulatory, marketing and service teams to influence project specifications and generate qualified business opportunities.What You Will DoIdentify and prioritize EPCs, engineering consultants, cleanroom companies and other key project influencers across North America.Build strategic relationships with senior leaders, technical stakeholders, specification owners and procurement teams.Develop account plans, stakeholder maps and engagement strategies that establish Ecolab as a trusted partner.Engage early in new facility and expansion projects to understand project requirements, decision makers, timelines and potential opportunities.Coordinate technical resources and expertise to develop differentiated specifications, value propositions and business cases.Convert partner engagement into qualified opportunities and support a seamless transition to the appropriate sales teams.Lead cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Global Corporate Accounts, Marketing, Technical, Regulatory and Service teams.Monitor and report on pipeline activity, market insights, risks and recommendations.Represent Ecolab at industry events, professional associations, workshops and other strategic forums.Position DetailsLocation: This is a remote role with flexibility to hire anywhere in the US with close proximity to a major airport. East Coast preferred.Travel: Approximately 50% across North AmericaMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related technical discipline7 years of combined experience in pharmaceutical engineering, capital projects, technical business development or strategic account managementKnowledge of pharmaceutical facility design, project lifecycles, contamination control, cleaning, disinfection and decontaminationExperience working with EPCs, engineering consultants, cleanroom providers, equipment manufacturers or related stakeholdersExperience influencing specifications, developing strategic partnerships and managing complex opportunity pipelinesExperience leading cross-functional initiatives within a matrixed organizationWillingness to travel approximately 50% across North AmericaImmigration sponsorship not available for this rolePreferred QualificationsAdvanced technical or business degreeEstablished professional network within the life sciences, EPC or cleanroom sectorsExperience developing strategic partnerships and formal collaboration frameworksExperience using a customer relationship management system to manage opportunities and pipeline activityActive participation in industry organizations such as the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)Strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindsetStrong communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skillsExperience working effectively across regional and global teams#LI-RemoteAnnual or Hourly Compensation RangeThe total Compensation range for this position is $157,900-$236,900 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.BenefitsEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.Potential Customer Requirements NoticeTo meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia; USA - Massachusetts - Boston; USA - North Carolina - Durham; USA - North Carolina - RaleighType: Full time