Senior Account Director

ABM Industries - Guidant Global$150K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 to 10+ years of integrated facilities management (IFM) or leadership experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sectors
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GxP)
  • Track record of managing contracts worth $20M-$50M annually
  • Experience in executive client relationship management
  • Strong financial skills, including forecasting and P&L management

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations in compliance with GMP/GxP alongside client Quality and Engineering teams
  • Ensure regulatory and client adherence across all facility services
  • Drive initiatives for business continuity and operational resilience
  • Conduct executive business reviews and strategic planning exercises
  • Champion innovation in sustainability and operational efficiency
  • Oversee capital planning and project execution with stakeholders
  • Develop and implement succession planning and talent strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for company bonus or incentive programs
  • Diverse workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Access to employee wellness resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

ABM is seeking a Senior Account Director responsible for providing executive leadership for an integrated facilities management portfolio supporting a large pharmaceutical client. This position is accountable for operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth across multiple sites. The role serves as the executive liaison between ABM and the client's leadership while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and high-performing integrated service delivery.

Pay: $150,000 - $200,000

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities

  • Lead GMP/GxP-aware facilities operations in partnership with client Quality and Engineering teams (where applicable).
  • Ensure regulatory and client compliance across all integrated facility services.
  • Drive business continuity, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience.
  • Own executive business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and annual account planning.
  • Lead innovation initiatives focused on sustainability, energy management, workplace experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee capital planning and project integration with client stakeholders.
  • Develop succession planning and talent strategies for site leadership teams


Qualifications

  • 7 to 10+ years IFM or facilities leadership experience
  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated life sciences environments.
  • Knowledge of GMP/GxP principles and working within regulated facilities preferred.
  • Experience leading integrated facilities management contracts exceeding $20M-$50M annually.
  • Executive client relationship management experience.
  • Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, P&L, and contract growth.


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