Manager, Client Development - Life Sciences

Location: Washington, DC; occasional travel required.

Salary: $120,000–$145,000 per year in Washington, DC. Salary ranges also vary by location: Boston and Philadelphia $120,000–$145,000; New York $130,000–$150,000.

Company

hirify.global is a global law firm supporting investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses across life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial services.

What you will do

• Prepare strategic RFP and RFI responses, pitch requests, proposals, and marketing materials for the Life Sciences practice.
• Partner with attorneys and internal stakeholders to identify client development opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Track business development opportunities and analyze client, prospect, and competitor activity.
• Lead submissions for attorney rankings, industry surveys, and awards, including Chambers, LMG Life Sciences, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers.
• Conduct competitive intelligence and market research to support client meetings, proposals, and strategic planning.
• Manage and mentor team members through training, guidance, and best-practice sharing.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in practice management, business development, or marketing, ideally in a large professional services firm.
• At least 2 years of management experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, listening, analytical, organizational, and project ownership skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives and identifying business growth opportunities in the life sciences industry.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data for strategic decision-making and to manage multiple client workstreams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with CRM platforms and emerging technologies, including AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative global operations environment with cross-functional learning and networking.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement and savings plan, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Emergency back-up child and adult care, wellness and assistance programs, discounts, and employee perks.
• Professional development, career advancement, recognition, and reward programs.
• This position is not eligible for overtime.