Senior Life Sciences Growth & Partnerships Lead

Arnold & Porter

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 177,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Job summary

Arnold & Porter LLP in New York seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives for our Global Life Sciences Industry Group, Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory practices, and affiliated working groups. You will advise senior lawyers, connect capabilities across practices, and turn client and market insights into new business.

You will shape strategy and execution, develop business plans, strengthen client relationships, and craft compelling proposals and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or J.D. is a plus.
Minimum six years of managerial marketing experience, ideally in a professional services firm.
Knowledge of business development in a services industry, including client development and cross-selling.
Ability to advise lawyers, build relationships, and move initiatives forward.
Excellent written and oral communication for pitches, proposals, and marketing materials.
Experience with budget planning, client accounts, and staff supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under deadlines.
Collaborative, proactive, and focused on client service.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with DealCloud, Foundation, research/marketing databases, and AI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Shape growth strategy; develop and execute practice and industry plans with measurable initiatives.
Advise lawyers on client development opportunities and cross-selling best practices.
Collaborate across practices to pursue opportunities and strengthen the firm’s position.
Use market research and client insights to guide targeting and deepen relationships.
Lead persuasive pitches and RFP responses; manage follow-up and outcomes.
Build market visibility through events, webinars, and media opportunities.
Support lateral partners with internal connections, and expand client relationships.
Apply CRM, experience, proposals, reporting, and AI tools to improve efficiency.
Develop budgets, monitor investments, and evaluate impact of initiatives.
Supervise and mentor junior colleagues and provide team coverage as needed.