Business Development Manager

Thursday 27 Mar 2025

Ref: 1452

Business Development Manager

Leading specialist law firm

Aligned to the Life sciences sector

London based, hybrid working

 

We are delighted to be working with this leading law firm in London, who are leaders in the field of Technology and Life sciences. The firm has an innovative, collaborative and inclusive culture, ideal for candidates who thrive in a dynamic and creative environment where you can bring new ideas to the table.

 

Joining a well-regarded marketing and BD team, who are supportive and friendly, this BD Manager role will take ownership of a broad range of BD and marketing initiatives for the life sciences sector team. Working in close collaboration with highly engaged stakeholders, this BD Manager role is varied and will include:

 

  • Identifying new opportunities and working with internal teams to ensure cross sector opportunities are maximised.
  • Undertaking client and sector research to identify trends and themes.
  • Profile raising initiatives.
  • Business planning and budget management.
  • Providing strategic advice and guidance to stakeholders, working as a true business partner.
  • Executing key client initiatives.
  • Leading on submissions and bid projects.
  • Collaborating with the wider MBD team to develop and deliver marketing communications campaigns and sector events.
  • Leading in sharing marketing and business development best practice and providing coaching to associates and junior team members.

 

The successful candidate for this BD manager role will possess:

 

  • Solid BD and marketing experience gained in a law firm environment. At least 1 – 2 years working at Manager level.
  • Experience of, or an interest in the life sciences sector.
  • Proactive, results driven approach.
  • Strong communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience of people management.

 

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.