Chief Laboratory Solutions Architect

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Scientific Services Director to define and guide the technical strategy for CBRE Scientific Solutions. This senior SME will lead the laboratory services portfolio, drive global strategy, and set technical standards across the organization.

The role focuses on innovation, client engagement, and thought leadership to grow capabilities and market positioning. As the technical authority, you will align technology, data, and service delivery models, while shaping offerings to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; combination of experience and education considered.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring and rewarding performance.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complex information and convey performance expectations.
• Leadership to set and achieve targets with impact across multiple departments.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global strategy for Scientific Solutions service offerings.
• Act as the chief architect of the Scientific Solutions portfolio.
• Identify emerging trends and translate into new service capabilities.
• Ensure integration of technology, data, and service delivery models.
• Serve as the senior SME for laboratory operations and instrumentation.
• Establish and maintain technical standards and best practices.
• Provide technical governance on complex solutions.
• Support development of data standards and asset classification frameworks.
• Lead technical input into strategic RFPs and client pursuits.
• Partner with Sales and Solutions to develop scalable offerings.
• Provide expert advisory support on key client engagements.
• Translate technical capability into commercially viable solutions.
• Represent CBRE at industry conferences and events.
• Publish technical papers and thought leadership content.
• Build external industry network.
• Position CBRE as a market leader in laboratory services.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Client engagement

Mathematical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Scientific Services Director to define and guide the technical strategy for CBRE Scientific Solutions. This senior SME will lead the laboratory services portfolio, drive global strategy, and set technical standards across the organization.

The role focuses on innovation, client engagement, and thought leadership to grow capabilities and market positioning. As the technical authority, you will align technology, data, and service delivery models, while shaping offerings to meet