
Business Development Analyst – Healthcare & Life Sciences
JM Search
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: King of Prussia • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Conduct research on industries, companies, and executives to identify high-potential business development (BD) opportunities.
- Develop foundational business acumen, staying current on market trends and applying insights to guide BD strategy.
- Identify and pursue opportunities with current, former, and prospective clients, collaborating across practices to expand reach.
- Support pre-sales activities (e.g., target identification, pitch content, deck preparation, and meeting follow-up), ensuring timely data entry and updates in JM Search databases.
- Track and report on BD performance, analyzing trends and outcomes to refine outreach strategies.
- Develop, update, and maintain pitch decks, smart packs, and other client-facing materials, ensuring brand alignment and relevance.
- Perform targeted market mapping and competitive intelligence to uncover new growth avenues.
- Collaborate with Practice Leaders and Partners to create and promote industry-focused content (articles, interviews, blog posts).
Requirements
- Entry level-role; 0 – 2 years of experience in a recruiting, executive search and/or professional services environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; competitive intelligence/knowledge management advanced studies a plus.
- Effective writing and editing skills coupled with outstanding attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple research projects at once.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have proficiency in Internet research, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Benefits
- healthy 401(k) match
- excellent health, vision, and dental benefits
- flexible working options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
market researchbusiness developmentcompetitive intelligencedata analysispitch preparationcontent creationproject management
Soft Skills
effective writingattention to detailverbal communicationinterpersonal communicationtime management
Certifications
Bachelor's Degreeadvanced studies in competitive intelligenceadvanced studies in knowledge management