Senior Life Science Account Executive

Salary190000
Location
Job type Permanent
DisciplineAgency
Reference140625

Job description

Job Title: Senior Life Sciences Insurance Account Executive
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)
Industry: Life Sciences / Commercial Insurance
Compensation: $175,000–$200,000 base + 10% bonus (paid monthly or bi-monthly)
Type: Full-Time | Hybrid (Bay Area presence required)
About the Role:
A leading national insurance brokerage is seeking a highly experienced Senior Life Sciences Account Executive to join its growing Bay Area team. This is a high-visibility, client-facing role with a primary focus on being front and center at the point of sale alongside the producer. The ideal candidate will drive strategy and lead complex placements, manage high-value life sciences accounts, and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the sales and renewal process. This hybrid position includes regular in-person meetings with clients and producers throughout the Bay Area.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the lead client-facing placement specialist at the point of sale, working in tandem with producers to present solutions and drive new business
  • Lead the end-to-end placement process for complex life sciences accounts, with a strong focus on RFP responses and program design
  • Act as the primary advisor for key clients in the life sciences sector, delivering risk management strategy and insurance guidance
  • Present program structures, marketing strategies, and renewal results directly to clients and executive stakeholders
  • Collaborate with underwriters, producers, and internal service teams to structure innovative and competitive insurance programs
  • Build and maintain strong carrier relationships to ensure optimal terms and coverage for life sciences exposures
  • Attend in-person client and prospect meetings throughout the Bay Area (and occasionally LA/SD)
  • Support new business development and onboarding of large accounts
  • Mentor junior staff and help promote best practices across the team
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 10 years of commercial insurance experience, with specialized expertise in life sciences accounts
  • Demonstrated success leading sales meetings, RFPs, and complex placements
  • Deep knowledge of life sciences coverages, including Clinical Trials, D&O, Product Liability, E&O, and International Programs
  • Strong presentation and relationship management skills, particularly with C-suite clients
  • Experience negotiating with major carriers in the life sciences market
  • California P&C license required
  • Familiarity with the Bay Area market preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Base salary: $175,000–$200,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Bonus: 10% of base salary
  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration and field meetings
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more