Executive Director - Head of LaunchLabs, NYC

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid premiums

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Rewards and recognitions

Volunteer time off

Wellness and fitness incentives

Mentoring and career development

Life insurance & disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. leads the New York City LaunchLabs platform, overseeing operations, sourcing and supporting member companies, and interfacing with academic institutions, investors, and industry groups to promote the LaunchLabs brand.

The role sits within our entrepreneurial Life Science team and offers exposure to strategic initiatives and growth opportunities across the ecosystem. The Executive Director will source diligence on member companies, manage budgets, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required; master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• At least 7 years of prior experience supporting or building life science startup companies.
• Robust understanding of early-stage company-building activities.
• Strong financial experience required.
• Strong network within the New York City life science ecosystem.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Highly organized and diligent about documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, conducting diligence on, and selecting potential LaunchLabs member companies and/or strategic capital recipients.
• Support the growth and development of member companies.
• Track member company progress and identify resources to accelerate their growth.
• Source and coordinate third-party service providers to assist members companies.
• Oversee all day-to-day operations, programming, and coordination with Alexandria staff on license/lease administration, accounting, and other business matters related to the site.
• Develop and maintain operating budgets and related financial reports.
• Report on overall status of the LaunchLabs site to Alexandria’s senior leadership team.
• Work with the Events and LaunchLabs teams to plan and execute strategic programming for member companies.
• Source and conduct diligence on potential venture investment opportunities.
• Represent Alexandria at industry-related events and workshops as a key brand ambassador.

Skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Life sciences ecosystem knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

We are seeking an Executive Director to lead our Alexandria LaunchLabs® platform in New York City located at our flagship Alexandria Center for Life Science-NYC campus. The Executive Director will oversee operations, source and provide strategic and business operations support for member companies, and interface with external groups including academic institutions, investors, and industry groups. This individual should have experience working with early-stage companies and be comfortable engaging with various diverse stakeholders across the New York City life science ecosystems to promote the brand and mission of Alexandria LaunchLabs®.

The Executive Director will be integrated in our dynamic and entrepreneurial early-stage Life Science team, which works across Alexandria on a variety of strategic initiatives. This unique role will allow for dramatic personal and career growth. Below is a description of necessary competencies and expected roles and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Alexandria LaunchLabs

• Assist in sourcing, conducting diligence on, and selecting potential Alexandria LaunchLabs® member companies and/or strategic capital recipients.
• Support the growth and development of member companies.
• Track member company progress and identify resources that can be used to accelerate their growth.
• Source and coordinate third-party service providers to assist members companies.
• Oversee all day-to-day operations, programming, and coordination with Alexandria staff on license/lease administration, accounting, and other business matters related to the site.
• Develop and maintain operating budgets and related financial reports.
• Report on overall status of the Alexandria LaunchLabs® site to Alexandria’s senior leadership team.
• Work with the Alexandria Events and LaunchLabs teams to plan and execute strategic programming for member companies.

Alexandria Venture Investments and Ecosystem Engagement

• As a member of the Alexandria Venture Investments team, source and conduct diligence on potential venture investment opportunities.
• Serve as a main point of contact for the external life science ecosystems across New York City on behalf of Alexandria LaunchLabs®.
• Maintain an active presence and strong network throughout the New York City life science ecosystems.
• Represent Alexandria at industry-related events and workshops as a key brand ambassador.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required; master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• At least 7 years of prior experience supporting or building life science startup companies through either direct entrepreneurship activities, mentorship, and/or venture investing.
• Robust understanding of early-stage company-building activities.
• Strong financial experience required.
• Strong network within the New York City life science ecosystem (universities, venture community, companies, etc.).
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Highly organized and diligent about documentation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000 USD annually, plus annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary 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; accordingly, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range for this position.

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.