Business Development Manager - Health Care & Life Sciences Regulatory & Compliance

Ropes & Gray Llp • Boston, MA

398d • $133,500 - $211,000

About The Position

The Business Development Manager (BDM) at Ropes & Gray will act as a strategic advisor to Practice Group Leaders and partners, focusing on business development and client development within the Health Care and Life Sciences Regulatory & Compliance practice groups. The role involves executing marketing efforts, managing client relationships, and overseeing industry conferences to enhance market visibility and generate new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in business development within a professional services firm or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare and life sciences industry is preferred.
• Professional experience, including management of direct reports.
• Excellent organization, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, MPH or JD helpful but not required.
• Experience writing in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute the business and client development strategy for the HC and LSRC practice groups.
• Identify, assess, and pursue new clients based on the practice group's ambitions.
• Manage and develop existing client relationships, including organizing business development meetings.
• Conduct business research to support the BD strategy and keep abreast of industry intelligence.
• Manage and execute large pitches, proposals, and RfPs, leading a team to develop winning strategies.
• Work with the Pricing team to create compelling fee arrangements.
• Maintain up-to-date pitch content and client information.
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners for in-person meetings and pitches.
• Help execute integrated branding and profile-raising campaigns with the Marketing team.
• Assess conference opportunities and advise partners on participation.
• Communicate best practice business development activities across the group.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees