Business Development Analyst (Life Sciences)

Location: Boston, United States; hybrid work schedule. Other listed locations include New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco.

Salary: $73,100–$98,900 per year in Boston; $81,600–$110,400 per year in New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. Compensation may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a legal advisory firm serving technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises, with approximately 1,100 attorneys across 17 offices in the United States, China, and Europe.

What you will do

• Support targeted client engagement and business development initiatives across the life sciences sector.
• Coordinate business development and marketing campaigns, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders across offices and practice groups.
• Prepare pitches, proposals, industry event materials, and client meeting documents.
• Research clients, competitors, investors, financing history, partnerships, and market milestones to provide actionable intelligence.
• Maintain CRM pipeline accuracy and report on business development activity and return on investment.
• Monitor life sciences news, financing, M&A, and regulatory developments to identify business development opportunities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or client relationship management, preferably in a law firm, professional services firm, or investment environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; business, marketing, or related concentration preferred.
• Research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to draft attorney- and client-facing materials independently and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms; proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and database applications.
• Professional discretion and willingness to travel, including occasional evening or weekend commitments for conferences and client events.

Nice to have

• Experience with PitchBook, Capital IQ, IPO Vital Signs, or similar legal industry research and tracking tools.
• Familiarity with VC financing, M&A, IPOs, and related corporate business terminology.
• Willingness to use AI tools such as Claude for tactical tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Fast-paced, confidential, partner-facing environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate across offices, practice groups, attorneys, clients, investors, and financial institutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance.