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 (https://www.distech-controls.com/) 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. (https://www.acuityinc.com/) 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 sol