Manager, Business Development - Healthcare and Life Sciences

McGuireWoods LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager in New York to lead strategy and execution for Healthcare and Life Sciences practices. You will collaborate with lawyers to target clients, craft market messaging and coordinate across offices to unlock revenue opportunities.

The role supports a hybrid work model and emphasizes leadership, client development, and the use of innovative AI tools to improve efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of business development and/or marketing experience within a law firm or comparable professional services organization
• Strong project management skills including conferences and events
• Strategic thinker with branding and consistent messaging across channels
• Self-starter who balances long-term strategy with day-to-day execution
• Experience or interest in AI tools (e.g., Harvey, Copilot) to enhance impact

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 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 initiatives, conferences, webinars, client relationships, RFP responses, and marketing collateral
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, bios and examples of representative experience
• Budget planning and forecasting; manage multiple projects across departments and geographies
• Mentor and lead junior colleagues to strengthen the team and capabilities

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Project management

Strategic thinking

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describe 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 colleagues

Qualifications

• 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