Life Sciences BD Manager: IP & DDAT Growth

FBT Gibbons; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives for the Life Sciences Industry team and related practices. The role combines high-level planning with hands-on execution, budget oversight, and performance tracking across the firm’s national footprint.

You will collaborate with Practice Groups, Industry Teams and leaders to identify key client opportunities, develop proposals, and guide cross‑functional marketing and BD efforts that drive revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required – degree in marketing, communications, business or other relevant area preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a B2B, professional services or legal setting required.
• Experience in life sciences industry preferred.
• Strong strategic planning and development skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to think critically.
• Self‑starter (initiative) with high energy and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel across the firm’s national footprint; some overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio that includes the Life Sciences Industry Team, associated practice groups including IP and DDAT, and key clients teams.
• Work closely with the BDD and CBDO on strategic firm initiatives and, when needed, serve as a delegate for leadership functions and presentations.
• Collaborate with Directors of Practice Services and Department Chairs on Practice Group performance and new service offerings.
• Drive and/or administer the expected level of support for varying Industry Team and Practice Group pursuits.
• Create and implement business development strategies; own and execute tactics to support plan elements.
• Oversee the work of BDAs and BDCs assisting with portfolio projects.
• Define timelines and benchmarks for strategic business development opportunities and drive accountability.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Marketing, Finance, Data & Innovation, Information Systems and other departments on new initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related area

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives for the Life Sciences Industry team and related practices. The role combines high-level planning with hands-on execution, budget oversight, and performance tracking across the firm’s national footprint.

You will collaborate with Practice Groups, Industry Teams and leaders to identify key client opportunities, develop proposals, and guide cross‑functional marketing and BD efforts that drive revenue.