Marketing Manager – Life Sciences

Cooley LLP

Marketing Manager guiding life sciences pitches, rankings, events and attorney enablement. Supporting client development strategy at global law firm Cooley.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeSan Diego • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marketing strategy and client development within the professional services sector, with a strong focus on project management, team leadership, and effective communication. Proficient in managing marketing initiatives, client engagement, and market research to drive business growth.

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5+ Years Marketing ExperienceProfessional Services Industry ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceDigital-First ApproachExceptional Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Marketing StrategyClient DevelopmentMarket ResearchProject ManagementData CollectionPitches PreparationContent ManagementEvent CoordinationPerformance AppraisalsTime Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Team PlayerProactive Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteIManageFirm Applications

Industry Keywords

B2B MarketingLegal Industry ExperienceClient EngagementBrand ConsistencyConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as part of the Business Unit Marketing Team and act as a strategic consultant and bridge between practice group leadership and Marketing & Client Development
Translate commercial objectives and competitive insight into marketing and client development plans
Manage intake and prioritization of practice-level marketing and sales enablement needs through the “Front Door” for MCD requests
Prepare and customize standard pitches and capability statements while ensuring quality and brand consistency
Partner with Strategy & Enablement teams to implement business-unit-specific assets and campaign updates
Manage Chambers and legal directory rankings submissions, including timelines, data collection and internal review
Direct boutique, practice-led client events and liaise with Events for larger activations
Manage and refresh practice-specific content, partner bios and practice descriptions
Coordinate market research on buyer behavior and marketplace trends for annual planning
Lead marketing orientation and onboarding for lateral attorneys
Supervise and mentor direct reports
Provide day-to-day supervision, manage staffing coverage, and review time logs and time-off requests
Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities
Participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events with the supervisor and central HR
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

After orientation at Cooley LLP, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Ability to travel, as required
5+ years applicable experience in marketing or business development
Prior professional services industry experience and/or B2B marketing experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Prior legal industry experience preferred
Excellent attention to detail
Quality and consistency-oriented approach
Digital-first approach
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to facilitate and solve problems
Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities under tight timelines
Consultative approach to setting goals, driving projects and achieving outcomes
Strong judgment
Collaborative team-player spirit
Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects and client data
High level of professionalism
Ability to lead through influence and develop talent
Proactive, analytical mindset
Effective presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical benefits
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid AD&D
LTD benefits
Short-term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Hybrid schedule with some in-office presence and work-from-home days
Continued educational opportunities