Business Development Analyst - Life Sciences

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Business Development Analyst to join the firm's Business Development & Marketing team in support of the Corporate Life Sciences practice. This role supports targeted, firm-wide business development initiatives that advance client relationship development, pipeline growth, and competitive positioning across the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate combines strong research and analytical skills with the judgment, discretion, and polish required to work directly with partners on high-visibility client development efforts. This position is available on a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in business development, marketing, or client relationship management, preferably within a law firm, professional services firm, or investment environment.
Bachelor's degree required; concentration in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
Comfort with, or eagerness to learn, key corporate business terminology (VC financing, M&A, IPOs, and similar concepts) required.
Demonstrated research and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail and care taken to ensure work product is polished and accurate before sharing with the Senior Manager and attorneys.
Willingness to leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude) to increase efficiency on tactical tasks, allowing greater focus on strategic BD initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting attorney- and client-facing materials independently.
Must be proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and database applications.
High degree of discretion and professionalism; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, confidential, partner-facing environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders, prioritize independently, and meet deadlines under time pressure.
Willingness to travel and support occasional evening/weekend commitments tied to conferences and client events.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce), and legal industry research/tracking tools (e.g., PitchBook, Capital IQ, IPO Vital Signs) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Manager and Corporate Life Sciences attorneys to drive targeted client engagement and firm-wide business development initiatives across the life sciences sector that includes but not limited to cultivating relationships with target prospects, clients, and life sciences-focused VC and growth equity funds and banks.
Serve as project manager for a variety of life sciences business development and marketing campaigns, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders across offices and practice groups.
Develop compelling materials for pitches, proposals, industry events, and client meetings.
Research and analyze clients, competitors, and investors to deliver actionable market intelligence — including pipeline stage, financing history, key partnerships, and recent milestones.
Track and enhance business development efforts through our CRM, maintaining pipeline accuracy and reporting on BD activity and ROI.
Collaborate across practice groups to support cross-practice life sciences initiatives.
Monitor life sciences industry news, financing, M&A, and regulatory developments relevant to current and prospective clients; flag actionable BD opportunities to the Senior Manager and relevant attorneys.
Contribute to the team's business development best practices.