Senior Specialist - Real Estate
- Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
- Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
Job Purpose
The Senior Specialist - Real Estate will engage with our company’s global real estate service partner to monitor selected markets, identify good site options and/or conduct due diligence. He/She will also work closely with the real estate Leadership, Occupancy Planning, and regional legal support to support the contract negotiations. The role is focused on our Japan, China and Asia Pacific portfolio
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that Global Real Estate Services transaction strategy is aligned with business strategy and portfolio planning strategy and ensuring that the transactions that are executed conform to the agreed upon strategy.
- Collecting, consolidating, and disseminating key business data and intelligence to aid Global Real Estate Services in the development of overall portfolio strategy and operational plans which includes.
Ø Monitor and analyse market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes impacting real estate markets in the Asia Pacific region.
Ø Perform market research, financial modelling, and risk assessment.
Ø Evaluate transactional proposals and perform due diligence to assess feasibility, cost, and potential risks.
Ø Prepare detailed decision models and internal memos for presentation to senior management and stakeholders.
- Participate in property valuations, site visits, and negotiations to support the transaction process.
- Provide support and guidance to other team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance/accounting; or a related area is required.
· A minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate transactions, acquisitions, project management or investment analysis in the Asia Pacific region.
· Strong financial acumen in terms of understanding how real estate deals can affect the P&L of a publicly traded company.
· Strong knowledge of real estate markets, trends, and regulations in the Asia Pacific region.
· Proficiency in financial modelling, cash flow analysis, and valuation techniques.
· Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess risks and make informed investment recommendations.
· Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively.
· Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, engaging with various stakeholders across different departments.
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- Preferred real estate related experience in the life sciences sector, including an understanding of discounted cash flow analysis.
- Preferred experience in leading real estate transactions from inception to completion, including complex lease negotiations, property acquisitions, dispositions, and lease renewals.
- Experience in roles requiring a consultive approach and relationship building with clients a plus.
· Experience with laboratory and industrial real estate transactions is a plus
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
