Life Sciences Business Development Lead

FBT Gibbons; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP seeks a Business Development Manager to work with Practice Groups, Industry Teams, cross‑functional departments, and firm leadership to create and implement business development strategies that drive revenue for the Life Sciences Industry team and associated practices, including IP and Data, Digital Assets & Technology (DDAT).

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, budget oversight, and performance tracking to ensure initiatives are aligned with firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required –Marketing/communications/business preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a B2B, professional services or legal setting.
• 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 with high energy and curiosity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to travel across the firm’s national footprint; some overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio with the Life Sciences Industry Team and related practices; make independent BD priority decisions.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and serve as a delegate when needed.
• Work with Practice Group leaders on performance, new service offerings, and productizing services.
• Drive support for Industry Team and Practice Group pursuits and campaigns.
• Develop and execute BD strategies including client targeting, engagement, proposals, and thought leadership.
• Coordinate with BDAs and BDCs; set timelines and accountability.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or other relevant area

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP seeks a Business Development Manager to work with Practice Groups, Industry Teams, cross‑functional departments, and firm leadership to create and implement business development strategies that drive revenue for the Life Sciences Industry team and associated practices, including IP and Data, Digital Assets & Technology (DDAT).

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, budget oversight, and performance tracking to ensure initiatives are aligned with firm