Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager - Life Sciences & Health Care Sector

Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms.  Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of our practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach.  Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has over 40 offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 

With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally. Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.

Our world-renowned Life Sciences and Health Care Sector comprises more than 500 lawyers around the world who advise more than 1,000 clients spanning pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, medical devices and technology, digital health, as well as health care providers, payors, and services. The firm is seeking a Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager to lead the firm’s Life Sciences and Health Care sector and related regulatory practices.

This strategic position reporting in to the Director of Marketing and Business Development – Sectors will be the global M&BD lead for the Life Sciences and Health Care sector and the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Medical Devices & Technology, and Health regulatory practices. The successful candidate will work closely with the global M&BD teams, along with the global Sector Heads, leadership team, and Practice Area Leads to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy that drives client engagement, strengthens market positioning, and supports the long-term growth of both the sector and its closely aligned practices.

This is a hands-on role that will involve ensuring a coordinated, structured approach to marketing campaigns and profile raising, client development, pitching, and knowledge development across the global sector and relevant practice areas. The successful candidate will have the ability to see the bigger strategic picture and proactively connect the dots across the global sector, relevant practices and client initiatives. The ability to bring a deep understanding of the sector and to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, and to collaborate and communicate well with partners, lawyers and colleagues alike in a manner that builds trust and confidence is also paramount.

JOB DESCRIPTION

LEADERSHIP

• Collaborate with sector leadership, M&BD team, and others to design and execute a global strategy that aligns with firm objectives and strengthens market position in the Life Sciences and Health Care sector.
• Act as the M&BD expert for the Life Sciences and Health Care team.
• Manage four direct reports and lead a global team of indirect reports, providing guidance, training, and professional development. A proven track record in leading and inspiring teams is essential.

PROFILE RAISING & MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

• Lead efforts to enhance the firm’s profile through targeted campaigns, thought leadership, events, and sponsorships.
• Conceptualize and support client seminars, webinars, and other marketing events, managing materials, day-of logistics, and follow-up reporting.
• Oversee directory submissions for relevant rankings and publications.
• Foster relationships with industry associations, leveraging sponsorships to drive client engagement.
• Collaborate with the PR team to implement profile-raising strategies for the sector and individual partners.
• Ensure effective internal reporting and communication of M&BD activities.

PITCHING, TARGETING & NEW BUSINESS GENERATION

• Lead pitch strategy for Life Sciences and Health Care, aligning with the sales transformation plan and global pitch coordination.
• Develop and manage responses to RFPs, pitches, and proposals tailored to client needs.

BUSINESS & CLIENT DEVELOPMENT

• Support client targeting initiatives, advising on new business opportunities and strategic development.
• Ensure adoption of client relationship management best practices across the sector.
• Utilize firm technologies to track client engagement and manage relationships.

M&BD PROJECTS

• Contribute to broader M&BD projects, including Clients & Sectors and Global Regulatory & IP practices.
• Share best practices and processes across the global sector team.
• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Global Responsible Business program.
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