Executive Director - Leasing

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Avoid inaccuracies in tracking 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

Pay

• The expected annual base range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000 USD, plus annual discretionary bonus.

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