BioMed Realty CEO Tim Schoen to Keynote Speak and Receive Life Sciences Icon & Influencer Award at Bisnow International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference This September in San Diego
BISWIRE/Sept. 2, 2025 — Tim Schoen, CEO of BioMed Realty, the largest private operator of life science real estate, has been selected to receive the Bisnow Life Sciences Icon & Influencer Award, an honor presented annually to individuals whose leadership and vision have left an enduring mark on the life sciences real estate industry.
Schoen will be recognized at the International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference, taking place September 10-11 in San Diego, CA. Organized by Bisnow, the event brings together developers, investors, researchers, tenants and innovators to explore how commercial real estate continues to support and shape the evolution of life sciences and biotechnology.
Schoen will also be the keynote speaker in a fireside chat style session on September 10 at 10AM at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel, with the discussion focused on how the life science industry continues to adapt and thrive amid rapid technological change, shifting global dynamics and progressing healthcare demands. Schoen’s experience and insights will be invaluable to attendees navigating today’s evolving life sciences landscape.
“As real estate providers to the life science and technology industries, we have a responsibility to provide spaces that cultivate innovation and support essential pillars of the global research ecosystem,” Schoen said. “With the infrastructure in place, we help accelerate innovation by delivering mission critical facilities to the most advanced scientific teams each day.”
Since 2016, Schoen has led BioMed Realty through a period of significant growth and transformation. Under his leadership, the company’s portfolio has expanded to more than 17 million square feet across six core markets, including the Bay Area, Boston/Cambridge, Boulder, San Diego, Seattle and Cambridge, UK.
This new accolade joins a list of distinctions for Schoen, including Dealmaker of the Year (San Francisco Business Times, 2020) and San Diego Leader of Influence (San Diego Business Journal, 2023). However, his impact to the life science community reaches far beyond real estate. He serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and is Finance Chair, as well as chairing the Conquering Cancer Advisory Committee for the institute. He also sits on the Board of Directors for CoreGiving, a nonprofit addressing childhood hunger.
“We are thrilled to honor Tim, whose steady leadership, innovative thinking and deep commitment to advancing human health have positioned BioMed Realty as one of the most respected organizations in life sciences real estate,” said Gregg Mayer, Bisnow CEO. “His ability to lead through market cycles while continuing to invest in people, partnerships and purpose is exactly the kind of influence this award is meant to celebrate.”
For more information about the conference, including registration details and the full list of speakers and sessions, please visit the event website.
