Global Life Sciences Industry Lead – Project & Development Services

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JLL is seeking a visionary Global Life Sciences Industry Leader to spearhead our Project & Development Services division's strategic expansion in the Life Sciences sector. This pivotal executive role will drive market penetration, revenue growth, and service innovation across our global Work Dynamic accounts while ensuring we are mitigating risk, achieving operational excellence and elevating our value proposition for Life Sciences companies. The ideal candidate will operate at the nexus of Life Sciences expertise and project development solutions, orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver transformative outcomes for global portfolios. Position location is flexible with preference for proximity to major US or European Life Sciences hubs. 

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Influence 

• Architect and execute a comprehensive global strategy that positions JLL as the preeminent project delivery partner for Life Sciences worldwide in close partnership with the Division President, Managing Directors, Account Leadership and internal stakeholders 

• Cultivate a sophisticated industry intelligence ecosystem that anticipates emerging trends in Life Sciences real estate, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience 

• Establish thought leadership platforms that showcase JLL's distinctive capabilities in navigating complex Life Sciences sector challenges across diverse global markets across global Work Dynamic Accounts 

• Embody and amplify JLL's core values—teamwork, excellence, ethics—through authentic servant leadership that resonates throughout the organization 

Client Portfolio Optimization & Revenue Growth 

• Spearhead enterprise-wide project development services business development initiatives targeting Tier 1 global Life Sciences companies, with accountability for revenue growth, margin expansion, and market share advancement 

• Leverage sophisticated account intelligence to identify strategic diversification opportunities within existing client relationships, systematically expanding JLL's service penetration 

• Plan complex, multi-disciplinary solutions that address the unique challenges facing global Life Sciences companies, from regulatory compliance to operational resilience 

• Cultivate C-suite relationships within target organizations, positioning JLL PDS as a strategic advisor 

• Implement rigorous pipeline management protocols leveraging Salesforce analytics to forecast growth trajectories and optimize resource allocation 

Life Sciences Sector Expertise 

• Translate deep industry knowledge into actionable insights that enhance JLL's PDS service delivery models for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and contract organizations 

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