Global Market Principal – Science & Technology

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges. We partner with clients to create advanced research and innovation environments that accelerate discovery, improve lives and create lasting value.

The Global Market Principal – Science & Technology is responsible for accelerating global market growth by defining strategy, enabling regional execution, shaping strategic pursuits and strengthening Jacobs’ differentiated capabilities.

This role will lead the development of future-ready environments for scientific discovery, higher education, research and innovation. Key markets include multidisciplinary research buildings, university science and engineering facilities, collaborative laboratories, computational and digital research centers, innovation hubs, startup incubators, commercialization facilities, science parks and research-led innovation districts.

The successful candidate will connect regional opportunities with Jacobs’ global capabilities, helping clients translate discovery into impact through adaptable, sustainable and technology-enabled environments that integrate research, education, collaboration, incubation, prototyping and commercialization.

• Define and implement the global Science & Technology growth strategy in alignment with Jacobs’ long-term objectives.
• Establish scalable market plays across higher education research, interdisciplinary science, research laboratories, computational science, quantum research, innovation ecosystems and emerging technologies.
• Translate global priorities into regionally relevant growth plans reflecting funding, investment, regulatory and market conditions.
• Partner with regional leadership to prioritize investments based on market opportunity, strategic fit, competitive position, margin potential and enterprise adjacency.
• Monitor research funding, scientific advances, technology trends and evolving client requirements to inform market strategy.

• Support regional leadership in developing market credibility, qualified pipeline and pursuit discipline.
• Connect regional opportunities with Jacobs’ global expertise, experience and delivery capabilities.
• Develop repeatable tools, market intelligence and pursuit strategies that accelerate growth, manage risk and improve performance.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across regions and technical disciplines.
• Help identify capability gaps and prioritize targeted recruitment, development and partnerships.

• Lead or support priority pursuits where client relationships, innovation and technical differentiation are critical to success.
• Build executive-level relationships with universities, research institutions, government agencies, technology organizations, investors and industry partners.
• Position Jacobs as a trusted partner across the project lifecycle, from strategy and planning through design, delivery, commissioning and optimization.
• Develop differentiated value propositions focused on research productivity, innovation, resilience, sustainability, digital transformation and lifecycle value.
• Partner with sales, account and regional growth teams to improve pipeline quality and strategic win rates.