Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc

Executive Director - Leasing

Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive leasing or commercial real estate experience with complex transaction leadership.
  • Strong expertise in market analysis, financial modeling, and lease structuring.
  • Advanced negotiation skills with proven portfolio performance.
  • Ability to build and leverage relationships across brokerage and tenant networks.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills at executive level.
  • Knowledge of life sciences or technical real estate environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute leasing strategies for assigned assets and projects.
  • Evaluate market conditions to inform pricing and deal structuring decisions.
  • Identify high-value tenant opportunities aligned with portfolio objectives.
  • Establish target strategies for new development initiatives.
  • Lead complex lease negotiations through to execution.
  • Structure transactions to optimize long-term asset value.
  • Cultivate strategic relationships within the life sciences community.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums for employees and families.
  • Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan.
  • Significant paid time off and holiday time.
  • Paid parental leave offered.
  • Opportunities for volunteer paid time off.
  • Wellness and fitness incentives available.
  • Access to mentoring and career development programs.
  • Life insurance and disability plans provided.
Full Job Description
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 $175,000 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: [redacted].

Alexandria wouldn't be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits:
  • 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
  • Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
  • Significant paid time off and holiday time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous rewards and recognitions
  • Annual Company paid time off for volunteering
  • Wellness and fitness incentives
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program

About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc

Size
559 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$770.9 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+18.1%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
NASDAQ

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