Executive Director, Life Sciences at Jones Lang LaSalle
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
About the Job
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. 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 technology for our 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 have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply relevant experience to serving an industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward to thrive professionally and personally. JLL Life Sciences provides a full range of real estate facilities solutions for companies in the life sciences industry
We help our life sciences clients plan, find, finance, buy, lease, sell, construct, optimize, manage, and maintain the most advantageous facilities globally along the continuum from research and development, through scaling manufacturing, to distribution, serving over 550 million square feet of property annually
Our professionals have deep technical expertise and 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 Sciences has the opportunity to drive growth, build relationships, lead high-performing teams, and serve as a technical 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 relationships across the life sciences industry and should anticipate acting as a visible leader speaking at industry conferences
Primary Responsibilities The Executive Director of Life Sciences requires 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 matter expertise 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 and nurtures strong client relationships. Ensures deployment of the vision and strategy of the business across many clients. Meets with C-Suite executives and client leaders to highlight results. Presents thought leadership and solutions to shape clients’ vision over time. Achieves "reference status” with all clients, demonstrating best-in-class service delivery. Represents JLL in industry forums and conferences, establishing JLL as a thought leader in technical operations within the Life sciences sector. Growth Expectations Recognizes opportunities for organic account growth, articulates v alue propositions, and ensures implementation across the business. Partners with the business development, solutions and sales teams to leverage external networks to further sales and business development efforts. Drives revenue growth by identifying opportunities to generate additional revenue. Invests in client relationships to drive improve margin while maximizing long-term value to the client. Professional Attributes 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 business and translate it into achievable new business development opportunities. Results-driven - Takes corrective action quickly and decisively when redirection is required and is highly collaborative
Customer-focused - Obsessed with customer habits and the data derived from those behaviors with a keen awareness of industry trends. Transformational courage - Leads change with energy and resilience and has the courage to make complex decisions by taking calculated 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 in Life Sciences. Fifteen-plus years as a seasoned leader in Facility Management, Engineering or Commercial Real Estate with executive leadership experience. Relatable experience hiring, training, and retaining teams of talent in a client service environment. Successful experience proactively managing profitable 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, DCIf 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 contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salary Paid Time Off and Company HolidaysJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services
We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously
Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process
We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons
We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here.This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date
You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen)
Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may contact us at Accommodation Requests.This email is only to request an accommodation
Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities
Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.California Residents onlyIf you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.SummaryLocation: Washington, DC; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, ILType: Full time
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 technology for our 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 have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply relevant experience to serving an industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward to thrive professionally and personally. JLL Life Sciences provides a full range of real estate facilities solutions for companies in the life sciences industry
We help our life sciences clients plan, find, finance, buy, lease, sell, construct, optimize, manage, and maintain the most advantageous facilities globally along the continuum from research and development, through scaling manufacturing, to distribution, serving over 550 million square feet of property annually
Our professionals have deep technical expertise and 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 Sciences has the opportunity to drive growth, build relationships, lead high-performing teams, and serve as a technical 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 relationships across the life sciences industry and should anticipate acting as a visible leader speaking at industry conferences
Primary Responsibilities The Executive Director of Life Sciences requires 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 matter expertise 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 and nurtures strong client relationships. Ensures deployment of the vision and strategy of the business across many clients. Meets with C-Suite executives and client leaders to highlight results. Presents thought leadership and solutions to shape clients’ vision over time. Achieves "reference status” with all clients, demonstrating best-in-class service delivery. Represents JLL in industry forums and conferences, establishing JLL as a thought leader in technical operations within the Life sciences sector. Growth Expectations Recognizes opportunities for organic account growth, articulates v alue propositions, and ensures implementation across the business. Partners with the business development, solutions and sales teams to leverage external networks to further sales and business development efforts. Drives revenue growth by identifying opportunities to generate additional revenue. Invests in client relationships to drive improve margin while maximizing long-term value to the client. Professional Attributes 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 business and translate it into achievable new business development opportunities. Results-driven - Takes corrective action quickly and decisively when redirection is required and is highly collaborative
Customer-focused - Obsessed with customer habits and the data derived from those behaviors with a keen awareness of industry trends. Transformational courage - Leads change with energy and resilience and has the courage to make complex decisions by taking calculated 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 in Life Sciences. Fifteen-plus years as a seasoned leader in Facility Management, Engineering or Commercial Real Estate with executive leadership experience. Relatable experience hiring, training, and retaining teams of talent in a client service environment. Successful experience proactively managing profitable 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, DCIf 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 contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salary Paid Time Off and Company HolidaysJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services
We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously
Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process
We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons
We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here.This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date
You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen)
Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may contact us at Accommodation Requests.This email is only to request an accommodation
Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities
Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.California Residents onlyIf you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.SummaryLocation: Washington, DC; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, ILType: Full time
