BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER - LIFE SCIENCES
Company: Cooley LLP
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Business Development Leader - Life Sciences
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Cooley is seeking a Business Development Leader to join the
Marketing & Business Development team to support the Life Sciences
practice.Position summary: The Business Development Leader works
closely with the Associate Director of Business Development to
execute on the team plan. The Business Development Leader is
expected to also work closely with shared analyst resources to
provide timely and insightful reporting that supports and enhances
the team plan. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities:
- Develop advanced knowledge of the startup and venture ecosystem
and how the services of the firm benefit and relate to the
industry.
- Use data to monitor, evaluate, develop and prioritize prospects
and leads.
- Build a pipeline of targets, then actively and strategically
pursue these targets.
- Monitor client activity and identify points of engagement with
clients that add value.
- Establish credibility and build communities with internal and
external stakeholders.
- Represent the firm at various in-market events, conferences,
and other networking activities.
- Keep abreast of broader market trends.
- Maintain knowledge about the department as well as points of
intersection with other departments.
- Work between the various internal systems to decipher
opportunity status, relationship mapping, and qualify a
prospect.
- Collaborate closely with practice group, regional and core
marketing teams.
- Identify areas for continued process improvement and efficiency
by generating innovative ideas and solutions.
- All other duties as assigned or required.Skills and
experience:Required:
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the
Microsoft Office suite, iManage, Salesforce, and other firm
applications.
- Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as
required.
- Ability to travel, as required.
- 5+ years directly applicable experience in the field.
- Familiarity with the startup and venture industry.
- Experience in sales, including inbound and outbound
strategies.Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Prior legal industry experience.Competencies:
- Ability to balance time and focus across multiple projects as
needed.
- Display a solution-oriented approach including being able to
look at data points and transform information into actionable
insights and reports.
- Able to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders at the same
time.
- Promote an environment that supports cohesive, effective, and
respectful working relationships.Cooley offers a competitive
compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to
fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.The expected annual
pay range for this position is $165,000 - $235,000. Please note
that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location,
applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.We offer a full
range of elective benefits including medical, health savings
account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health
and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter
benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup
care for children and/or adults and other parental support
benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited
employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short
term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and
10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and
fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit
orientation to learn more about our many benefits and
resources.
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