Business Development Supervisor - Healthcare & Life Sciences

King & Spalding; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plan

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off (PTO) program

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a BD Supervisor to support marketing and business development initiatives. Responsibilities include identifying cross-selling opportunities, leading RFP content, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers a competitive salary range with extensive benefits, including health and wellness plans, a 401(k), and a substantial paid time off program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in marketing and business development.
• Advanced project management capability in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and collaborate on cross-selling opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate content for RFP responses.
• Develop marketing materials and maintain presentation decks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Government/Political Science, Business, or Marketing

Tools

CRM systems (BDHub, Foundation)

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

The BD Supervisor will be a member of the global Marketing and BD team and will provide support related to marketing materials, pitches and RFPs, events, award submissions, competitive intelligence research, marketing operations, new business and marketing strategy and initiatives, and other business development and marketing activities as required to support assigned practice areas.

Strategy Execution

• Identify cross‑selling and cross‑marketing opportunities at the firm.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers and Supervisors from other King & Spalding practice areas and industry initiatives for internal marketing purposes.
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of strategic research on potential clients, competitors and industry developments to identify business trends and opportunities and ensure that King & Spalding is optimally positioned to grow market share.
• Assist lawyers, particularly new laterals, on the development of their business plans and provide ongoing business development coaching for individual partners.
• Elevate King & Spalding’s profile in the healthcare and life sciences market by identifying, developing and delivering timely and relevant topics around which to build broad thought leadership and direct client outreach campaign.

Pitches/RFPs

• Lead, draft and coordinate content for RFP responses.
• Maintain pitch/RFP files, log in pitch tracking system and obtain outcome updates.
• Develop value‑driven content for dynamic presentations in connection with pitches and other new business opportunities.

Events and Conference Sponsorships

• Collaborate with the firm’s events and creative teams to develop and deliver the idea conception and business development strategy around events, such as substantive symposia, networking receptions, client entertainment outings, etc.
• Identify and facilitate King & Spalding participation in sponsorships, conferences, memberships and other key profile‑building opportunities for the team and individual lawyers.

Communications

• Work with the Communications team to promote the practice through social media, PR, and directory submissions.
• Share key trends and thought leadership opportunities with the Communications Team for targeted media opportunities.
• Collaborate with legal directory and league ranking submissions team on Chambers and numerous other rankings.

Marketing Materials

• Continuously maintain up‑to‑date PowerPoint pitch decks, fact sheets, and website content for each team.
• Coordinate with the Branding and Design team to develop new collateral on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and maintain a targeted approach to delivering content marketing to clients and prospective clients.

Working Environment

• Virtual teaming is a hallmark of King & Spalding’s Business Development and Marketing Department.
• We seek candidates who demonstrate their commitment to help and are motivated to oversee projects that are beyond the scope of their role.
• There will be opportunities to mentor other business development team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in marketing and business development.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work effectively with partners.
• Advanced project management capability in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Experience with CRM/content systems, such as BDHub and Foundation, and familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
• Bachelor’s degree in Government/Political Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in life sciences and healthcare industries.
• JD or MBA.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and adaptable work style with strong follow‑through.
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, writing, verbal), with the ability to tailor messages for varied audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, incorporating feedback effectively.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency Range – New York: full‑time annualized salary range $115,000 - $145,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit‑based performance. All full‑time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit‑sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

In general, employers are not permitted to make unsolicited neutral statements about criminal background checks before a conditional offer, including statements noting the employer's compliance with laws protecting applicants with criminal histories such as "Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act".