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Business Development Coordinator- Health & Life Sciences

McDermott Will & Schulte, Chicago, IL, United States

Salary min: $72,000.00

Salary max: $99,000.00


Job Description
The Business Development Coordinator supports the business development (BD) team with client and prospective client requests, event logistics coordination, and departmental system maintenance. This position works with members of the BD team to provide administrative business development support to attorneys in the designated practice groups. The Business Development Coordinator works under general supervision and relies on limited experience and guidelines to plan and accomplish goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Compile client and prospective client requested information and draft responses for requests for proposals (RFP’s) and pitches, track results and prepare summary reports

Track client information in the client relationship management (CRM) system

Collect and coordinate matter tracking information in the firm’s central matter tracking system

Assist with event management and logistics, including supporting speaker outreach and coordination, program management, reporting and various logistics

Coordinate webinars, including coordinating with the marketing team to prepare invitation, compiling invite list in CRM system, securing CLE credit, liaising with lawyers on materials, and handling logistics for execution of the webinar

Gather information and details for legal directory and league table submissions

Create and update business development collateral, including brochures, one‑pagers and presentations

Draft entries for legal awards and nominations

Prepare lists for targeting from our internal CRM and other external platforms for various events and initiatives

Assist with various administrative and project management tasks

Develop strong working relationships with practice attorneys and other members of the BD team

Compile business and industry research in support of new business opportunities

Job Specifications

Bachelor’s degree

At least two (2) years of related work experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)

Familiarity with client relationship management (CRM) software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Target Hiring Range: $72,000 - $99,000. Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance‑based bonuses.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment
Typical indoor office environment.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

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