Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Account Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated$170K — $210K *
US-Anywhere
+ 7 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Integrated Facilities Management and Commercial Real Estate leadership
  • Proven success managing complex accounts in the Life Sciences or regulated industries
  • Preferred: Experience in GXP manufacturing environments and regulatory frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability in client relationship management with executive stakeholders
  • Experience driving growth through service excellence and strategic expansions
  • Strong knowledge of Life Sciences facility operations and compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate IFM service delivery for a seamless client experience
  • Create and drive the vision for the account plan
  • Drive account growth by identifying opportunities and value propositions
  • Establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure world-class service
  • Manage priorities across multiple locations while maintaining strategy consistency
  • Ensure hiring of top talent for all IFM roles
  • Build measurable career development plans for team members

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

TheAccount Directoris accountable for developing and implementing an account plan that delights our clients and ensures a healthy long-term relationship. This role oversees aLife Sciencesaccount,delivering integrated facilities management (IFM) solutions. This executive leaderanticipatesclient needs,outperforms onkey contractual performance indicators, and builds financial plans that exceed revenue and profitability targets. The Account Director creates and manages high-performing teams that deliver operational excellence while keeping employees engaged and thriving. In conjunction with the Work Dynamics leadership team, this leader understands the firm's strategy and goals and translates them into business opportunities. This role serves as the top leadership position on the account.

Primary Responsibilities

Exceeding Client Expectations

  • Coordinate and align IFM service delivery across all operational functions, ensuring a seamless, unified client experience thatdemonstratesthe power of JLL's integrated facilities management platform.

  • Create the vision for the account plan, ensuring alignment ofobjectivesand driving high-quality results that help secure the future through no-bid contract renewals.

  • Drive account growth by articulating IFM value propositions andidentifyingopportunities to expand facilities management services within the portfolio.

  • Establish outstanding relationships with key stakeholders bysolicitingfeedback and excelling at world-class client service delivery.

  • Serve as the single point of accountability across multiple sites, ensuring consistency of IFM service delivery and client experience regardless of geography or facility type.

  • Manage competing priorities across geographically dispersed locations and diverse facility requirements whilemaintaininga unified account strategy.

Building High-Performance Teams

  • Ensurethe highest qualified candidate is hired for all IFM roles on the account.

  • Build actionable and measurable career development plans for all direct reports, fostering leadership capability across the IFM team.

  • Develop bench strength and succession planning across IFM operations to ensure continuity and growth.

Achieving Financial Results and Contributing to Firm's Revenue Growth

  • Present an annual account plan that includes keyobjectives, client satisfaction results, summary of value-add IFM activities, and outlines targeted expansion plans within facilities management services.

  • Proactivelymanage tothe account budget andidentifyopportunities to generateadditionalrevenue on the account.

  • Demonstrate financial stewardship across the full IFM portfolio,optimizingresourceallocationandidentifyingoperational efficiencies.

Attributes

  • Life Sciencesexpertise 64Understanding ofthe unique operational requirements, regulatory environment, and facility standards within the Life Sciences sector.

  • GXP manufacturing knowledge 64 Deep familiarity with Good Practice (GXP) requirements and the operational complexities of supporting compliant manufacturing environments.

  • Exemplary executive presence013 Has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room both internally as a leader and externally withclients at the C-suite level.

  • Strategic mindset013 Able to see the big picture and future direction of the business, then translate vision into achievable IFM business development opportunities.

  • Financially astute013 Commercially oriented with strong financial acumen in IFM P&L management and the ability tooptimizeaccount-level profitability.

  • Results driven013 Takes corrective action quickly and decisively when performance falls short and redirection isrequired; highly collaborative with exceptional integrity.

  • Obsessed with customer habits013 and the data derived from those behaviors; keenly aware of trends within the Life Sciences industry and able toanticipateevolving facility needs.

  • Commercially astute013 Quickly recognizes the different levers to pull to drive IFM growth and increase productivity across facilities operations.

  • Transformational leadership013 Leads change with energy and resilience to propel the business forward; has the courage to make complex decisions and take calculated risks; adjusts style to accommodate individuals and the various phases of growth.

  • Operational "heft"013 Comfort anddemonstratedsuccess with complex, large-scale IFM operations in heavily matrixed Life Sciences organizations.

  • Life Sciencesexpertise013Understanding ofthe unique operational requirements, regulatory environment, and facility standards within the Life Sciences sector.

Requirements

  • Seasoned leader with 10+ years of Integrated Facilities Management and Commercial Real Estate executive leadership experience.

  • Extensive IFM leadership experience withdemonstratedsuccess managing complex facilities management accounts in the Life Sciences or similar highly regulated industries.

  • Highly preferred: Life Sciences background with direct experience supporting GXP manufacturing environments, including familiarity with cGMP, GLP, GDP, or related quality and regulatory frameworks.

  • Proventrack recordof leading large-scale IFM teams and delivering cohesive solutions across multi-site facility portfolios.

  • Significant experiencein direct client relationship management, negotiation, and strategic consultation with executive-level stakeholders in Life Sciences organizations.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive growth through IFM service excellence and strategic account expansion.

  • Experience managing IFM P&L responsibility with a history of exceeding financial targets.

  • Strong understanding of Life Sciences facility requirements, including cleanroom operations, laboratory environments, manufacturing spaces, and regulatory compliance standards preferred.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

170,000.00 64 210,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Remote 64Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY

Job Tags:

Life Science

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don9;t meet all the requirements. We9re 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

  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

About Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. Its services include: tenant representation for organizations that lease office, industrial and retail spaces; consulting, which supports companies to develop workplace strategies such as occupancy planning, relocations, and energy and environmental sustainability initiatives; project and development services to manage ground-up creation, building construction, and major interior renovations; capital markets and real estate investment banking, which helps organizations buy and sell properties, and improve the financial impact of their real estate; facilities management for a variety of properties including office towers, retail and exhibition centers, and government, collegiate and industrial complexes; property management services, that provide on-site administration to help owners of office, industrial, retail and specialty properties reduce costs and enhance their property values; and valuations that provide impartial assessments of real estate worth through more than 200 corporate offices in 70 countries. Jones Lang LaSalle was formed by the merger of Jones Lang Wootton, a British firm with origins dating back to 1783, and LaSalle Partners, an American company formed from a predecessor launched in 1968. Jones Lang Wootton opened its first US office in New York in 1975. In 1997, the initial public offering was completed by LaSalle Partners for the company's common stock in the market.

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated Careers

Join the dynamic team at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), a global leader in real estate services, where your career journey is just as important as the professional milestones you aim to achieve. At JLL, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for growth, innovation, and leadership in an industry that shapes the world around us.

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JLL is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, to ensure you are equipped for success. Our benefits extend beyond the basics, encompassing health, wellness, and financial planning to support you and your family at all stages of life.

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At JLL, networking doesn’t end with your hire date. Continue to connect with leaders and peers through our various professional networks and community engagement initiatives. Lead the way in industry discussions, participate in global conferences, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive the future of real estate. At Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us in shaping the future of real estate, one innovation at a time.
Learn more about Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Size
98,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$402.5 million
Founded
1783
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$16.5 billion
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