Alliance Director- Americas Life Sciences

About the Role

CBRE is seeking a dynamic and transformational Account COO to lead large-scale operations, oversee client delivery, and drive enterprise-level growth strategies. This executive leader will be responsible for a workforce of 800–1,200 employees and up to $500M revenue account operations, significant budgets, and the full lifecycle of client engagement and service delivery for a growing Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical client account.

This role requires a visionary operator who can translate strategy into execution, modernize processes, and inspire high-performing teams. The Account COO will serve as a critical partner to clients and internal stakeholders—shaping long‑term account strategy, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

This individual must reside in Indianapolis, IN or be able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN. Travel is less than 25%.

• Provide transformational leadership across a large, multi‑functional organization, fostering a high‑performance, accountable, and inclusive culture.
• Lead end‑to‑end talent strategies, including recruiting, development, coaching, performance management, and retention.
• Establish clear performance expectations, align teams to strategic objectives, and continuously elevate leadership capability across the organization.

• Drive delivery of all client commitments, ensuring consistent, high‑quality execution at scale.
• Set measurable goals and KPIs; monitor performance and implement corrective actions to meet or exceed targets.
• Oversee complex service delivery models, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, timelines, and client expectations.
• Develop and execute strategic and operational plans that optimize performance, efficiency, and scalability.

• Serve as a senior executive partner to clients, building trusted, long‑term relationships and aligning services with evolving business needs.
• Lead client engagement strategies, proactively identifying opportunities for account expansion and value creation.
• Manage multiple high‑profile client relationships simultaneously, resolving escalations and driving client satisfaction.
• Negotiate with senior client stakeholders and internal leaders on matters of strategic and financial importance.

• Champion continuous improvement by reimagining processes, introducing new methodologies, and driving innovation across functions.
• Apply deep industry knowledge and cross‑functional expertise to enhance service delivery and financial performance.
• Leverage data and insights to identify trends, solve complex challenges, and influence decision‑making.
• Lead large‑scale change initiatives that improve operational agility and client outcomes.

• Own financial performance across the account, ensuring budget discipline, profitability, and long‑term growth.
• Establish targets with broad organizational impact and drive accountability for results across teams and functions.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA degree preferred.
• 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience, including managing large teams and complex operations with an outsource service provider model.
• Experience with growing large client accounts including business development sales targets.

• Proven ability to lead at scale with a transformational and strategic mindset.
• Demonstrated success influencing across multiple business units and stakeholders.
• Strong experience in talent leadership, organizational design, and performance optimization.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve highly complex problems, and drive change in fast‑paced environments.

• Executive presence and ability to communicate complex, sensitive information with clarity and impact.
• Track record of building and sustaining C‑suite and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Skilled negotiator with experience aligning diverse and sometimes competing interests.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft…