Business Development Manager (Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory and Product
Arnold & Porter, Boston, MA, United States
Arnold & Porter is a global law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm advises clients on complex regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters across a wide range of industries, including more than half of the Fortune 100.
Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of its Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory and Product Liability Litigation practices. This role may be located in our Boston, New York, or Washington, DC office.
The Business Development Manager serves as a strategic partner to practice leaders and attorneys, driving initiatives that enhance client relationships, expand market presence, and generate new business. Working closely with lawyers and the Marketing Department, the Business Development Manager will translate market insights into targeted, high-impact strategies that support both practice-level and firmwide priorities.
Strategic Advisory & Practice Support
Partner with practice chairs and working group leaders to develop and execute business development strategies
Identify market trends, client opportunities, and competitive positioning to inform growth initiatives
Drive cross-selling and collaboration opportunities across practices
Pitches, Proposals & Client Engagement
Lead the development of high-impact pitches, proposals, and RFP responses
Shape compelling messaging and value propositions aligned with client needs and firm strengths
Prepare and coach partners and senior attorneys for client meetings and presentations
Market Positioning & Profile Raising
Collaborate with BD and Marketing colleagues to execute strategic initiatives leveraging market intelligence and client insights
Lead directory and award submissions (e.g., Chambers) to enhance market visibility
Identify and support media, PR, and thought leadership opportunities
Drive participation in sponsorships, conferences, and speaking engagements
Events, Campaigns & Content
Oversee development of marketing collateral and digital content in collaboration with Marketing Communications
Coordinate client events, webinars, and targeted campaigns aligned with strategic priorities
Data, Reporting & Financial Management
Develop and manage practice budgets; track and evaluate ROI on BD initiatives
Utilize CRM and other tools to track activity, support client targeting and inform decision-making
Lateral Integration
Support integration of lateral partners through targeted client development planning and coordinated BD efforts
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor junior BD team members
Provide guidance on pitches, proposals, directory submissions, and marketing materials
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
Minimum of 6+ years of business development or marketing experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
Experience supporting life sciences and healthcare practices strongly preferred
Strong understanding of business development strategy within a professional services context
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong client service orientation and ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders
Experience with CRM systems, experience management tools (e.g., Foundation), and AI-enabled tools preferred
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
The anticipated base salary for this position is $128,000 to $180,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.
The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.
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Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of its Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory and Product Liability Litigation practices. This role may be located in our Boston, New York, or Washington, DC office.
The Business Development Manager serves as a strategic partner to practice leaders and attorneys, driving initiatives that enhance client relationships, expand market presence, and generate new business. Working closely with lawyers and the Marketing Department, the Business Development Manager will translate market insights into targeted, high-impact strategies that support both practice-level and firmwide priorities.
Strategic Advisory & Practice Support
Partner with practice chairs and working group leaders to develop and execute business development strategies
Identify market trends, client opportunities, and competitive positioning to inform growth initiatives
Drive cross-selling and collaboration opportunities across practices
Pitches, Proposals & Client Engagement
Lead the development of high-impact pitches, proposals, and RFP responses
Shape compelling messaging and value propositions aligned with client needs and firm strengths
Prepare and coach partners and senior attorneys for client meetings and presentations
Market Positioning & Profile Raising
Collaborate with BD and Marketing colleagues to execute strategic initiatives leveraging market intelligence and client insights
Lead directory and award submissions (e.g., Chambers) to enhance market visibility
Identify and support media, PR, and thought leadership opportunities
Drive participation in sponsorships, conferences, and speaking engagements
Events, Campaigns & Content
Oversee development of marketing collateral and digital content in collaboration with Marketing Communications
Coordinate client events, webinars, and targeted campaigns aligned with strategic priorities
Data, Reporting & Financial Management
Develop and manage practice budgets; track and evaluate ROI on BD initiatives
Utilize CRM and other tools to track activity, support client targeting and inform decision-making
Lateral Integration
Support integration of lateral partners through targeted client development planning and coordinated BD efforts
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor junior BD team members
Provide guidance on pitches, proposals, directory submissions, and marketing materials
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
Minimum of 6+ years of business development or marketing experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
Experience supporting life sciences and healthcare practices strongly preferred
Strong understanding of business development strategy within a professional services context
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong client service orientation and ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders
Experience with CRM systems, experience management tools (e.g., Foundation), and AI-enabled tools preferred
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
The anticipated base salary for this position is $128,000 to $180,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.
The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.
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