The Studio Director is responsible for building the practice of Life Sciences in the office as well as contributing to the growth of the firm-wide practice. The role involves strategy, marketing/business development, design, technical, financial to support the practice. 

Practice Strategy

• Develops and communicates a vision for the practice.
• Determines staffing requirements and ensures the ability to recruit, build and mentor a team
• Collaborates with corporate resources and service lines to build a backbone of tools which will support the practice
• Immerses themselves into the firm culture and delivers the practice as an extension to that culture

Marketing/Business Development

• Has a strong reputation in the market along with a proven ability to win work.
• Develops marketing strategy and material to communicate the practice vision
• Directs business development activities by staying abreast of current trends and practices in the marketplace.
• Increases the firm's profile and develops marketing and business development opportunities by participating in and assuming leadership roles in industry and community organizations.
• Develops and nurtures long-term client relationships.

Design

• High level of expertise in Life Sciences field
• Ability to mentor
• Ability to communicate design direction internally and externally

Technical

• Ensures adherence to office and firm-wide technical standards.
• Brings expertise of science and technology to the practice.

Financial

• Establishes short- and long-term objectives for sales, profit, productivity and expense reduction. Ensures that objectives are consistent with corporate goals and priorities.
• Monitors financial performance and makes required adjustments to meet or exceed profit goals for the office

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited architecture or design school.
• Licensed architect preferred.
• 15+ years on commercial science and technology projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of the science and technology industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of science and technology design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design intent and practices.
• Intermediate MS Office application skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communications skills.
• Advanced presentation and graphic communication abilities.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Advanced supervisory, leadership and team building skills.
• Proven ability to define and communicate a vision.
• Extensive knowledge of budget preparation and the proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and implement initiatives that contain costs and maximize profitability.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage diverse responsibilities within allotted time and/or budget.