Executive Director - Leasing

Executive Director - Leasing

Location Seattle, WA

Job Function Leasing

Employment Status Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

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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: [email protected].

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

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus TM ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit www.are.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.