WTW · 14 hours ago
Life Sciences Industry Leader
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $350K/yr
15+ years expWTW is a company focused on driving strategic vision across the Life Sciences sector. The Life Sciences Industry Leader will be responsible for leading growth initiatives, client service excellence, and investment strategy while collaborating with senior leaders within the organization.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyInsuranceMedicalService Industry
Responsibilities
Champion the firm’s industry strategy, aligning cross-functional teams and regional leaders to deliver on growth, client engagement, and innovation goals
Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development
Cultivate and expand both internal and external communities of practice, reinforcing our position as a trusted advisor in the Life Sciences space
Evolve and articulate our value proposition in the sector, ensuring it reflects market needs, emerging trends, and differentiated capabilities
Promote innovation as a core pillar—encouraging new ideas, solutions, and approaches that elevate client outcomes
Spearhead thought leadership initiatives, including:
Industry newsletters and whitepapers
Social media campaigns and marketing collateral
Webinars, seminars, and speaking engagements
Annual conferences or symposiums—curating topics, speakers, and event strategy
Industry forums (i.e. Client Advisory Boards) to foster dialogue and insight-sharing
Actively support business development through participation in RFPs, client meetings, and strategic pursuits
Partner with broking teams to ensure industry-leading coverage and policy terms tailored to client needs
Provide expert guidance on emerging risks, market dynamics, and service excellence to internal teams and clients
Promote Client Advocacy excellence through supporting account assignment decisions and engaging in client feedback loops for growth opportunities and improved engagement
Build and deepen relationships with key industry stakeholders, including top-tier clients and a diverse portfolio across North America
Drive whitespace growth and new logo acquisition in alignment with Willis North America’s broader commercial strategy
Serve as a subject matter expert in the industry sector, with deep knowledge of sub-segments such as Life Sciences
Qualification
Required
Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
15 years' experience in leading, marketing or servicing major accounts and organizations/groups
Management experience required
Licensed broker
Ability to diagnose complex client issues, comprehend the full breadth of Willis's services, blend them into practical solutions that meet our clients' needs
Strong track record of being highly collaborative across multiple disciplines, and guiding wide-ranging teams toward successful sales and client-service efforts
Experience articulating complex, technical issues and solutions to C-Suite buyers across multiple disciplines and then navigating internally to assemble the right team of people to deliver the work
Ability to successfully direct multiple projects and ensure quality deliverables on time and within budget
An executive presence with polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
Availability to travel on an as needed basis
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identify theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance and other work/life resources
Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual paid time off (includes state/local paid leave where required), company-paid disability (short-term and long-term disability), other leaves (e.g., bereavement, FMLA, ADA, jury duty, military leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.
Company
WTW
WTW is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Krasner
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Finan
Senior Vice President / Cyber Tech E&O Insurance Broker
Recent News
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