Business Development Manager for Life Sciences & Healthcare

For the New York Office of an International Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Firm’s Life Sciences & Healthcare key industry initiatives, focusing on priority industry clients and new business opportunities;
• Lead and facilitate client relationship management, including understanding of priority clients’ current work, and advise internal stakeholders on relationship-building strategies;
• Develop industry BD and marketing plans and strategy, including goals and action items; advise Partners on the execution of strategies;
• Research, analyze and report on trends and opportunities impacting the industry;
• Organize and oversee events, client trainings, conferences and other targeted marketing activities;
• Develop, edit and disseminate materials, including pitches/proposals and RFP responses.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years of marketing experience; 3+ years of management experience in a professional services or legal environment is preferred;
• Experience in Life Sciences & Healthcare industry a plus;
• Fundamental knowledge of CRM systems (e.g. InterAction); excellent proficiency in online research and internet resources;
• Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with Partners;
• Outstanding managerial and communication skills.