Senior Life Sciences Insurance Strategist – Flexible Work

Wtw; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

401kcontribution

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Senior Life Sciences Broker – North America to develop and place complex insurance solutions for biotechnology, pharma, medical devices, and CRO clients. You will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging carrier relationships and analytics to optimize risk and cost of risk in a multinational portfolio.

As a senior member of the Life Sciences Broking Placement Team, you will influence market strategy, guide clients through regulatory and product liability exposures, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Life Sciences, Finance, or related field.
• 10-15+ years in insurance broking, underwriting, or risk management.
• Experience serving life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical tech clients.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and life sciences risks.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate exposures and financials.
• Proven client retention and business development record.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Active Property & Casualty licenses (or ability to obtain).
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, CRM, CIC, or RPLU preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and other business apps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead broker and strategic advisor for life sciences clients.
• Develop understanding of client operations, risk exposures, growth strategies, and regulatory environments.
• Provide consultative guidance on insurance design and risk financing.
• Lead renewal strategy discussions and present solutions to executives.
• Foster long-term client relationships through proactive engagement and service.
• Design, market, negotiate, and place complex programs across lines of coverage.
• Develop tailored solutions for startups to multinational life sciences firms.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and coverage with carriers.
• Maintain relations with domestic and international markets.
• Participate in industry conferences and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with producers and subject-matter experts on client strategies.
• Contribute to revenue growth through cross-selling and upselling.
• Stay current on emerging life sciences trends, including regulatory changes and cyber threats.
• Provide market intelligence to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor developing brokers and junior team members.
• Contribute to life sciences-focused products and best practices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Analytical/problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Life sciences marketplace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Property & Casualty license

Licenses: CPCU, ARM, CRM, CIC, or RPLU preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WTW is seeking a Senior Life Sciences Broker – North America to develop and place complex insurance solutions for biotechnology, pharma, medical devices, and CRO clients. You will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging carrier relationships and analytics to optimize risk and cost of risk in a multinational portfolio.

As a senior member of the Life Sciences Broking Placement Team, you will influence market strategy, guide clients through regulatory and product liability exposures, and mentor