Strategic Client Growth Manager – Life Sciences & PE

Ropes & Gray LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP seeks a Client Development Manager for Life Sciences and Private Equity. The role drives client relationship management, service delivery, and strategic development across multiple Client Teams in major markets.

The candidate will collaborate with partners, attorneys, and business support teams, including marketing and finance, while managing budgets and client programs in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred but not required.
• Senior experience in business development and key account management in a large professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of Client Teams in Life Sciences and Private Equity and grow client revenue.
• Develop and execute Client Team plans and budgets with partners.
• Coordinate client research, meetings, and post-pitch reviews.
• Collaborate across offices and functions to deliver service quality.

Skills

Client development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (optional)

Job description

Ropes & Gray LLP seeks a Client Development Manager for Life Sciences and Private Equity. The role drives client relationship management, service delivery, and strategic development across multiple Client Teams in major markets.

The candidate will collaborate with partners, attorneys, and business support teams, including marketing and finance, while managing budgets and client programs in a matrixed environment.