Executive Director - Leasing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regional Leasing Strategy & Portfolio Performance

Develop and execute comprehensive leasing strategies across assigned assets and development projects

Evaluate market conditions, competitive assets, and development pipelines to inform pricing, positioning, and deal structuring decisions

Identify and pursue high-value tenant opportunities aligned with portfolio objectives and targeted returns

Establish target tenant strategies for new development and redevelopment initiatives

Drive quarterly and annual leasing performance against established goals

Transaction Leadership & Deal Structuring

Lead complex lease negotiations from initial engagement through execution

Structure transactions to optimize long-term asset value and financial performance

Oversee the full leasing lifecycle, ensuring timely occupancy and rent commencement

Guide financial analysis, underwriting, and deal comparisons to support decision-making

Partner closely with internal teams to ensure seamless transition from lease execution to operations

Market Engagement & Business Development

Serve as a senior representative of Alexandria within the regional life sciences and innovation community

Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with brokers, tenants, universities, research institutions, and economic development agencies

Oversee brokerage relationships and listing agents to maximize market exposure

Participate in high-level pitch presentations and business development initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

Partner with Asset Services, Development, and Marketing teams to align leasing strategy with asset positioning and execution

Provide executive-level leasing updates, pipeline visibility, and market insights to regional and corporate leadership

Ensure accurate tracking of leasing activity, market intelligence, and portfolio performance metrics

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

At least 8 years of progressive leasing or commercial real estate experience with demonstrated leadership of complex transactions

Strong expertise in market analysis, financial modeling, and lease structuring

Advanced negotiation skills with a track record of driving portfolio performance

Proven ability to build and leverage relationships across brokerage, tenant, and institutional networks

Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills

Knowledge of life sciences, innovation clusters, or technical real estate environments preferred

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including periodic travel to support leasing and market initiatives

The expected annual base range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 USD, plus annual discretionary bonus. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual hourly wage may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the individual's knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Company's compensation practices. Please see a summary of our benefits here. For questions and other inquiries, please contact: AREWACareers@are.com.