Strategic Client Growth Manager – Life Sciences

Reed Smith LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

HSA

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP seeks a Client Relationship Manager to advance strategically important client relationships in life sciences and healthcare. You will partner with CRLs, PG/IGLs, and client teams to drive growth plans and coordinate cross-practice opportunities.

Reporting to the Global Senior Director, you will balance judgment, collaboration, and commercial awareness to support partners and client teams. You will lead client prep with lawyers, analyze client insights, and drive programs from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-8 years' demonstrated experience in business development, account management, or marketing in a professional services environment.
• Strong client service mindset and ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a select portfolio of life sciences and healthcare clients with CRLs and client teams.
• Lead development and execution of client growth plans aligned to client priorities.
• Plan strategies to strengthen client relationships and expand work across practices, industries and geographies.
• Lead client prep meetings with lawyers, including presenting research points and messaging to convey value.
• Develop and analyze client relationship reports and leverage internal teams.
• Drive strategic client initiatives and collaborate with the Strategic Pursuits Team for pitches and feedback.
• Oversee relationship mapping and monitor progress against client plans for leadership reports.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to share best practices across the team.

Skills

Client service mindset

Multitask management

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Networking

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Team player

Diplomacy

Virtual collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reed Smith LLP seeks a Client Relationship Manager to advance strategically important client relationships in life sciences and healthcare. You will partner with CRLs, PG/IGLs, and client teams to drive growth plans and coordinate cross-practice opportunities.

Reporting to the Global Senior Director, you will balance judgment, collaboration, and commercial awareness to support partners and client teams. You will lead client prep with lawyers, analyze client insights, and drive programs from