Sr Director Real Estate

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: St. Vincent Indianapolis (partially remote)

Department/Specialty: Real Estate

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary: $146,000 - $248,200 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead regional real estate strategy by translating complex portfolio data-including leases, budgets, and market dynamics-into clear, actionable business impacts that align with executive priorities and healthcare market growth.

• Drive high-performing property transactions, directing the acquisition and disposition of ambulatory sites and medical office buildings (MOBs) to optimize the regional portfolio and support market-level expansion.

• Cultivate a culture of accountability by directly leading multi-site real estate teams and rigorously managing third-party partners (including brokerage, tax, and property management vendors) to eliminate waste and maximize financial efficiency.

• Build collaborative healthcare partnerships with internal finance, operations, and market leadership, as well as external brokers and attorneys, to ensure all property decisions are highly coordinated, transparent, and legally sound.

• Champion team development and workforce planning by mentoring real estate associates, setting clear performance metrics, and preparing the team to meet evolving healthcare real estate demands.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certification specializing in Healthcare Facilities preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate''s degree/Bachelor''s degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

• Healthcare real estate experience is preferred, especially with hospitals, MOBs, ambulatory sites, or complex multi-site portfolios.
• Broad real estate background with an understanding in property management, facilities, project management, and brokerage.
• Experience in healthcare real estate, corporate real estate, commercial real estate operations, portfolio management, asset management, or property management

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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