Business Development Manager – Healthcare & Life Sciences

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Business Development Manager – Healthcare and Life Sciences is an integral part of Latham’s Business Development (BD) team and will be responsible for working with the Business Development Director for Global Healthcare and Life Sciences and the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry Chairs, as well as the European Healthcare & Life Sciences partners to develop and execute on strategies specific to the sector in Europe. The BD Manager must also be able to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry Group with a focus on building market share in Europe. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Staying on top of industry and market trends, competitor intelligence, and deal activity, and identifying opportunities to grow our industry position in the market

• Leveraging deep industry and lawyer insight to act as a firmwide “super connector,” proactively driving cross-selling, unlocking new revenue streams, and expanding our footprint across priority sectors and clients.

• Identifying high-impact branding opportunities for thought leadership and targeted marketing campaigns to elevate internal and external awareness of the group and industry sector.

• Collaborating with the New Business and Proposals Team, Martech, Practice, Industry, and Market BD colleagues to draft and maintain industry-specific content for our proposal management system and serve as a key point of contact for must-win pitches, RFPs, and panel reviews within the industry.
• Participating in regular meetings and conference calls with industry and BD colleagues and supporting the preparation and execution of key meetings, including annual business and partner meetings.
• Leading the drafting of submissions for legal directories, related industry guides, and awards
• Collaborating with lawyers, BD, and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, thought leadership, webinars, and other visibility initiatives

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently to research, analyse and develop financial information to identify trends and opportunities
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.

And have:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience responding to ad-hoc requests, developing analysis, and producing reports desired.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #MidSenior