Strategic Life Sciences BD Lead

FBT Gibbons; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm seeking a Business Development Manager to create and implement business development strategies for the Life Sciences Industry Team and related practices. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, budget oversight, and performance tracking to deliver measurable results.

The ideal candidate has strong market insight for life sciences, B2B or legal industry experience, and can travel across the firm’s national footprint as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a B2B, professional services or legal setting.
• Experience in life sciences industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio including Life Sciences Industry Team and associated practice groups.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive revenue.
• Coordinate with Practice Group and Industry Team leaders and senior firm executives.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and performance metrics for initiatives.
• Lead client engagement, proposals and presentations for new business.
• Collaborate with multiple departments on firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm seeking a Business Development Manager to create and implement business development strategies for the Life Sciences Industry Team and related practices. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, budget oversight, and performance tracking to deliver measurable results.

The ideal candidate has strong market insight for life sciences, B2B or legal industry experience, and can travel across the firm’s national footprint as needed.