Manager, Business Development

PR Girl Manifesto; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PR Girl Manifesto is seeking a Business Development Manager in Chicago to drive strategic marketing initiatives in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. This role entails collaboration with attorneys to enhance client relationships and contribute to business strategies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in business development, is a strategic thinker, and possesses a knack for project management. Opportunities for hybrid work and mentorship of junior staff are key features of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of business development and/or marketing experience.
• Experience within a law firm, professional services organization, or Healthcare and Life Sciences industry.
• Strong project management experience inclusive of conferences and events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys to develop business plans and marketing strategies.
• Drive business development activities surrounding client opportunities.
• Develop and maintain marketing collateral and directory submissions.

Skills

Business development and marketing experience

Project management

Strategic thinking

Mentoring abilities

Technology-savvy

Interest in AI technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Foundation or other knowledge management tools

Job description

# Manager, Business DevelopmentMcGuireWoodsChicago, ILFull-TimeJul 02, 2026Marketing## Job DescriptionOverview:McGuireWoods has an opportunity for a self-driven leader to join its Business Development team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) in our Chicago, Richmond, New York, or DC office. This BDM role will support our market-leading Healthcare and Life Sciences practices to develop and execute clear strategies and business plans utilizing a wide range of marketing functions. The BDM serves as the primary point person to facilitate client opportunities with the lawyers, develop key messaging for better positioning in the market, and collaborate across departmental and geographic lines to identify leading revenue-generating opportunities.McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834.Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.OurApplicant Disclosuresdescribe your rights. OurPrivacy Statementdescribes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.Responsibilities:* Collaborate with the attorneys in assigned practice groups to develop business plans, marketing strategies and drive client targeting* Provide strategy for, and drive business development activities surrounding:+ Business plans & practice specific initiatives+ Conferences/seminars, webinars and receptions+ Client relationship management/account management+ Client opportunities (pitches and targeting, and RFP responses)+ Developing and maintaining marketing collateral, bios and examples of representative experience+ Directory submissions+ External and internal visibility inclusive of thought leadership, blogs, profile series, etc.+ Budget planning & forecasting* Serve as a mentor and team lead to junior colleaguesQualifications:* Requires Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of business development and/or marketing experience within a law firm, a comparable professional services organization or within the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities; makes decisions and adapts to changing work environments in-house and for our clients* Strong project management experience inclusive of conferences and events* Strategic thinker who understands branding and consistency of message* Self-starter with the discipline required to balance long-term strategic vision with effective day-to-day implementation of strategy* Experience with Foundation (or other knowledge management tools) is desired* Technology-savvy; knowledge of relevant, existing software and ability to learn new programs* Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work**Have more questions? Connect with arecruiterdirectl****y.**#LI-KB1