Business Development Manager, Health & Life Sciences

McDermott Will & Emery

Business Development Manager at McDermott enhancing client relationships and collaboration across practice areas in Health & Life Sciences. Overseeing strategies for client targeting and cross-selling opportunities.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,000 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain business development relationships with attorneys in the Health & Life Sciences practice group
Organize and drive client targeting programs and campaigns
Identify and facilitate cross-selling opportunities within practice groups
Monitor industry trends and conduct strategic research
Serve as primary lead for high-priority affinity groups
Drive collaboration within BD department and firm teams
Lead and draft content for RFPs, pitches, and other opportunities
Oversee strategic planning and execution of Signature McDermott events
Manage participation in sponsorships, conferences, and memberships
Guide lateral hires through the integration process
Manage assigned legal directory submissions
Consult with attorneys to develop and monitor individual business development goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least eight (8) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge of client relationship management (CRM) software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative

Benefits

Comp & perks

wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
emphasis on work-life balance
competitive total rewards package with performance-based bonuses
discretionary bonus eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentstrategic researchcontent draftingRFP managementevent planningclient targetingcross-sellinglegal directory submissionsanalytical skillsconfidential information management

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationleadershiporganizational skillsability to prioritizeindependenceinitiativeflexibilityability to work under deadlinescollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree