Business Development Supervisor - Healthcare & Life Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous total compensation package

Comprehensive benefit program

Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP is seeking a Business Development Supervisor in New York to join its global Marketing and BD team. The successful candidate will support initiatives related to marketing materials, RFPs, events, and competitive intelligence, primarily focusing on the healthcare sector.

This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in project management and Microsoft Office. Benefits include a generous compensation package and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in marketing and business development.
• Advanced project management capability in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in life sciences and healthcare industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify cross-selling opportunities at King & Spalding.
• Collaborate on business development strategy across practice areas.
• Maintain up-to-date marketing materials.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Project management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with AI tools

Education

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

Tools

BDHub

Foundation

Job description

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm committed to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. The Business Development (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 other BD activities to support assigned practice areas.

Responsibilities

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, ensuring 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 campaigns.

Pitches / RFPs

• Lead, draft and coordinate content for RFP responses.
• Maintain pitch/RFP files, log in the 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 the legal directory and league ranking submissions team on Chambers and 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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit‑based performance.
• Participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and substantial Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Pay Transparency Range (New York): full‑time annualized salary range $115,000–$145,000.

EEO 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.