Executive Director, Life Sciences - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Washington, DC
About the Job
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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technologyforour clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life both at and outside of work. Whether you havedeep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, oryou’relooking to applyrelevant experience toservinganindustry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward to thrive professionally and personally.
JLL Life Sciencesprovidesa full range of real estatefacilities solutions for companies in the life sciences industry. We help our life sciences clients plan, find, finance, buy, lease, sell, construct,optimize, manage, andmaintainthe mostadvantageousfacilitiesgloballyalong the continuumfromresearch and development,throughscalingmanufacturing,to distribution, serving over550 million square feetof propertyannually. Our professionals have deep technicalexpertiseand market knowledge and are armed with the most innovative, data-driven analytics and business intelligence in the industry.
The Opportunity
The Executive Director of Life Scienceshas the opportunity to drivegrowth,buildrelationships,leadhigh-performing teams,andserveasatechnical expert for the business. This position will coach leaders, handle escalations, and ensure delivery of best-in-class service to our clients. They will be deeply engaged in business development and sales activities. The ideal candidate has existing relationshipsacrossthe life sciences industry andshouldanticipateactingas a visible leader speakingatindustry conferences.
Primary Responsibilities
The Executive Director ofLife Sciencesrequires a unique blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership skills to achieve eminence in the life sciences sector. This role:
Establishes and manages infrastructure and subject matterexpertise to support life sciences clients and JLL teams, specifically in engineering and technical services.
Works across JLL to collaborate with JLL Technology, HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment), Quality & Compliance, and Sourcing & Procurement, ensuring synergy in cross-functional initiatives.
Establishes andnurturesstrongclientrelationships.
Ensuresdeployment ofthe vision and strategy of thebusiness across many clients.
Meetswith C-Suite executives and client leaders to highlight results.
Presentsthought leadership and solutions to shapeclients’ vision over time.
Achieves "reference status” with all clients, demonstratingbest-in-class service delivery.
RepresentsJLL in industry forums and conferences, establishing JLL as a thought leader intechnicaloperations within theLifesciencessector.
Growth Expectations
Recognizesopportunities for organic account growth,articulatesv alue propositions, and ensures implementation across the business.
Partnerswith thebusiness development, solutions and sales teams toleverageexternal networks to further sales and business development efforts.
Drivesrevenue growthbyidentifyingopportunities to generateadditionalrevenue.
Invests in client relationships to drive improve margin while maximizing long-term value to the client.
ProfessionalAttributes
Executive presence - Has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room both internally as a leader and externally with clients.
Strategic mindset - Able to see the future direction of the businessandtranslate it into achievable new business development opportunities.
Results-driven - Takes corrective action quickly and decisively when redirection isrequiredand is highly collaborative.
Customer-focused - Obsessed with customer habits and the data derived from those behaviors with a keen awareness of industrytrends.
Transformational courage - Leads change with energy and resilienceandhas the courage to make complex decisionsbytakingcalculated risks.
Operational experience - Comfort and experience with complex, large, and heavily matrixed organizations.
Requirements
Proven capabilities in developing advisory-led services and Integrated Facility Management solutions inLife Sciences.
Fifteen-plus years as a seasoned leader in Facility Management, Engineering orCommercial Real Estate with executive leadership experience.
Relatable experience hiring, training, andretainingteams of talent in a client service environment.
Successful experience proactively managingprofitable accounts,businesses,or business segments.
Bachelor's degree with a broad range of business experience; MBA or post-graduate studies preferred.
Estimated total compensation for this position:
225,000.00 – 275,000.00 USD per yearThe total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Location:
On-site –Chicago, IL, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
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