Managing Director, National Life Sciences Lead, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield

Managing Director leading the Life Sciences platform at Cushman & Wakefield. Overseeing client relationships and ensuring project execution for capital investment strategies.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBoston • California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $212,500 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Americas Life Sciences platform, setting strategic direction and growth priorities
Partner with sector, regional, and service line leadership to deliver integrated life sciences solutions
Ensure consistency in how life sciences services are positioned and delivered across markets
Act as a senior point of engagement for life sciences clients on capital planning, development strategy, and portfolio execution
Drive growth across core and emerging life sciences markets by supporting pursuits tied to capital planning
Participate in complex pursuits and client presentations, bringing technical credibility and executive perspective
Collaborate across brokerage, advisory, delivery, and controls teams to support integrated client solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field; advanced degree preferred
15+ years of experience supporting life sciences real estate, capital projects, or development programs
Demonstrated understanding of life sciences facilities and capital delivery considerations
Experience in business development and senior client relationship management
Background in real estate, construction, development, or brokerage strongly preferred
Experience working across multiple service lines and geographies within a professional services firm
Comfort operating at an executive level with sophisticated life sciences clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, vision, and dental insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life, and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

capital planningdevelopment strategyportfolio executionbusiness developmentclient relationship managementreal estateconstruction managementlife sciences facilitiescapital deliveryintegrated client solutions

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic directioncollaborationcommunicationexecutive engagementclient presentationstechnical credibilityrelationship managementorganizational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degreeadvanced degree