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Life Sciences

Accelerating innovation for a better tomorrow
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Fueling discovery with real estate insight.

The life sciences sector is expanding rapidly, driven by breakthrough innovation, evolving healthcare needs, and fierce competition for talent and capital.

We help clients navigate the complex demands of this high-growth industry, delivering real estate solutions that accelerate research, support scalability and drive long-term value.

Whether you’re a biotech startup or a global pharmaceutical investor, we bring deep market knowledge and industry expertise to every stage of the asset lifecycle, from site selection and compliance strategy to leasing, development and operations.

With global reach, local intelligence and a deep understanding of the science behind the space, we help clients deliver environments where discovery thrives.

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What Sets Us Apart

End-to-end expertise
We advise occupiers, investors and developers across the full life sciences lifecycle, from R&D and GMP site selection to lab conversions, asset repositioning and exit strategy. Our comprehensive view ensures strategies that align with both performance and purpose.
Science-led, market-smart
Our teams bring hands-on experience from across pharma, biotech and healthcare real estate. We understand the technical, regulatory, and operational complexities of life sciences environments—and how to unlock their value.
Data-driven strategy
In a fast-moving industry, timely insights are critical. We deliver real-time data that matters—from labor trends and construction costs to leasing benchmarks and demand forecasts—empowering life sciences companies to make smarter, faster decisions that align with long-term goals.
Talent-focused location strategy
In life sciences, success starts with people. We help clients identify and secure locations that support talent recruitment and retention, balancing access to workforce, research ecosystems and infrastructure.
Future-ready facilities
We help clients create flexible, compliant, and sustainable life sciences spaces, whether new labs or adaptive reuse. Our experienced project management teams navigate complex budgets, timelines, and regulations to deliver facilities built for today’s needs and tomorrow’s growth.
Connected across markets
With strong relationships across global life sciences hubs, we help clients scale strategically, connecting capital, ideas and opportunities across borders.

KEY CONTACTS

Jessica Howe
Jessica Howe

Vice President, Global Practice Groups
Boston, United States

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Jason D'Orlando (image)
Jason D'Orlando

Executive Managing Director, Project & Development Services
Raleigh, United States

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Michael Aston
Michael Aston

Head of Life Sciences, UK
London, United Kingdom

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Investor Services

Capital Markets
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Agency Leasing
Driving optimized leasing investments
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Asset Services
Partnering for better asset performance
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Valuation & Advisory
Turning intelligence into action
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Project & Development Services
Aligning with client culture and goals to shape the built environment together
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Sustainability Services
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Occupier Services

Tenant Representation
Driving success through better real estate strategy.
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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory
Whether it’s optimizing your network or securing the right facility, our Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory (SCLA) experts can assist you along the entire continuum of the supply chain.
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Labor Analytics and Location Strategy
Our Total Workplace experts will help you analyze labor markets in alignment with a location strategy
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Project & Development Services
Aligning with client culture and goals to shape the built environment together
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Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)
Leave it to our IFM teams to expertly and efficiently manage every facet of your daily facility operations.
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Sustainability Services
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