Healthcare, Lab and Pharma Solution Manager (US or Canada)

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.
Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Inc. family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, and better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Work location:
- This position may be based anywhere in the United States or Canada and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.
Job Summary
The Healthcare, Lab & Pharma Solution Manager is responsible for shaping the strategy, roadmap, and deployment of HVAC, Building Automation, and Critical Environment Control solutions for healthcare, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities.
As the company's subject matter expert, you will combine deep knowledge of mechanical systems, airflow management, room pressurization, environmental control, and critical environments with strong business acumen to develop innovative, differentiated solutions that improve patient safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, sustainability, and customer outcomes.
You will work at the intersection of customer needs, market trends, product innovation, and commercial strategy to drive growth in some of the world's most demanding and highly regulated environments.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Define Market & Solution Strategy
• Develop and execute the Healthcare, Lab & Pharma solution strategy and roadmap.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, competitive gaps, and growth opportunities.
• Establish reference architectures and solution frameworks that differentiate Distech Controls in targeted verticals.
• Partner with Product Management and R&D to define future product and solution requirements.
Lead Solution Development
Develop complete HVAC, room control, and environmental control solutions for:
• Healthcare Facilities:
o Patient rooms, Intensive Care Units (ICU/NICU), Operating Rooms (OR), Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms (AIIR), Protective Environment Rooms (PE), Sterile Processing Departments (SPD/CSSD), Imaging suites, Pharmacies, Central Utility Plants (CUP)…
• Laboratory Facilities
o Research laboratories, Wet and dry labs, BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, Vivariums, Fume hood applications,
• Pharmaceutical Facilities
o GMP manufacturing areas, Compounding pharmacies, Clean rooms, Controlled-temperature environments, Cold rooms and freezer facilities
Develop expertise and solutions in:
• HVAC mechanical systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), Airflow tracking systems, Differential pressure control, Laboratory ventilation, Critical room controls, Environmental monitoring, Cleanroom and fume hood applications
Drive Cross-Functional Execution
• Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Solution Architects, and strategic partners.
• Translate customer and market requirements into actionable product and solution specifications.
• Support strategic projects, pilot deployments, and major customer opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership across the organization.
Champion Industry Leadership
• Ensure alignment with key industry standards and regulations, including ASHRAE, ASHE, ANSI, FGI, CDC, CSA, ISO 14644, and other applicable healthcare, laboratory, and pharmaceutical requirements.
• Monitor regulatory and technology trends and assess their impact on future solutions.
• Support product launches, industry events, customer engagements, and thought leadership initiatives.
Support Business Growth
• Contribute to solution deployment strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to strengthen market positioning and messaging.
• Support business planning, profitability objectives, and long-term growth strategies.
• Ensure the highest standards of solution quality, performance
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Automation, or a related technical discipline.
• MBA or business education is considered an asset.
Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC systems, Building Automation, healthcare facilities, laboratories, pharmaceutical environments, or critical environment controls.
• Experience with healthcare, laboratory, or pharmaceutical projects is highly desirable.
• Experience launching hardware and software solutions is an assetTechnical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
• HVAC mechanical systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)
• Airflow tracking systems, Differential pressure control, Laboratory ventilation systems, Fume hood controls, Cleanroom environmental controls, Critical environment applications
• Healthcare HVAC systems
Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.
The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $268,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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