Life Sciences Industry Leader

Role Overview: 

Life Sciences Industry Leader 

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving Willis’ strategic vision across the Life Sciences sector. The Life Sciences Industry Leader will serve as a key architect of growth, client service excellence, and investment strategy; working in close partnership with senior leaders across the organization to shape and execute our industry agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
  • 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.

• Community Building & Value Proposition
  • 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.

• Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership
  • 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

• Commercial Impact & Client Advocacy
  • 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.

• Client Relationship Management
  • 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.

• Industry Expertise
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in the industry sector, with deep knowledge of sub-segments such as Life Sciences .