Director, Practice Development

Company: Analysis Group, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewAnalysis Group is one of the largest international economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.Analysis Group is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Director of Practice Development to lead and evolve the firm's approach to practice area growth and market positioning. Partnering closely with practice leaders and cross-functional colleagues, the Director will provide strategic oversight for the Practice Development (PD) team. Together with PD managers, they will shape and implement actionable, practice-specific plans to advance our market presence, support initiatives related to testifying experts and deepening client engagement. This role requires a seasoned, inclusive leader who excels at building consensus, managing complex projects, and navigating a dynamic, multi-office environment with sound judgment and strong influence. This role is part of a growing, multi-disciplinary Marketing & Business Development department of over 40 professionals, including teams focused on communications, digital strategy, market intelligence, design, and events.The individual will collaborate extensively with senior staff, firm leadership, and cross-functional colleagues to translate insights and opportunities into tactical, measurable practice-focused initiatives. This role will partner with the department's Research & Market Intelligence group to integrate relevant insights into planning and prioritize initiatives that align with each practice's growth areas. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team to enhance their services and further align them with the firm's evolving business needs.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Leadership and team oversight
  • Lead and advise the PD team (currently 9) responsible for translating strategy into execution through marketing deliverables, client events, and affiliate engagement.
  • Evaluate and enhance processes for the creation of high-impact marketing materials, including qualifications, proposals, practice content, and speaking platforms.
  • Establish clear goals and workflows for the PD team; coach and mentor team members for performance and growth.
  • Promote an inclusive, team-first culture that values collaboration, feedback, and innovation.
  • Strategic practice area support
    • Collaborate with the practice leaders and PD managers to understand business goals and inform the development of tailored marketing strategies and initiatives.
    • Serve as a strategic thought partner to key stakeholders across our practice areas to shape growth agendas that respond to evolving market dynamics, client needs, and competitive opportunities.
    • Ensure the PD team is appropriately resourced, structured, and supported to deliver against practice area roadmaps and to address the changing needs of a growing organization.
    • Develop frameworks, planning tools, and best practices that enable the PD team to translate high-level strategic priorities into tactical initiatives and client development activities.
    • Encourage sharing of best practices in strategic planning, business development approaches, and market engagement across practices and PD managers, while allowing for customization based on individual practice needs.
    • Project management and execution
      • Oversee complex initiatives with attention to scope, deadlines, and stakeholder alignment.
      • Advise on and support practice needs related to qualifications, pitches, proposal content, client-facing events, and thought leadership materials.
      • Navigate prioritization and evaluate impact and effectiveness of practice-led campaigns/initiatives.
      • Cross-functional collaboration
        • Act as a key connector across the Marketing function for practice efforts - ensuring alignment with digital, design, editorial, and CRM to ensure coordinated support for practice objectives.
        • Partner with the Research & Market Intelligence team to inform practice development planning.
        • Engage with consultants to ensure practice-specific initiatives are actionable, measurable, and supported firmwide.
        • Market development and positioning
          • Identify and prioritize profile-raising opportunities in collaboration with practice leadership and PD managers - including speaking engagements, conferences, rankings, awards, and sponsorships.
          • Introduce structured approaches to business development planning and client targeting efforts and suggest potential initiatives and activities for these efforts.
          • Support messaging and positioning that reflects the firm's differentiators in the marketplace and are tailored to each practice's strengths.Qualifications:
            • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
            • 10+ years of leadership experience in professional services marketing, practice development, business development or similar required.
            • Experience within an economics, legal, or consulting environment preferred.
            • Demonstrated experience directly managing team members, with additional oversight or influence over a broader team or matrixed group. Accountable for performance management, mentorship, and professional development across both direct and indirect reports.
            • Proven ability to build consensus through influence, presence, and positive discussion.
            • Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams in the design and execution of business development strategies.
            • Strategic, collaborative, and intellectually curious; able to lead through complexity and ambiguity with a solutions-oriented mindset.
            • Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to develop project plans, set deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
            • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing high-impact messaging and positioning strategies.
            • Meticulous attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy.
            • Strong intellectual curiosity and capacity to absorb complex material and develop a nuanced understanding of the firm's work.
            • Flexible and adaptable when working with diverse personalities and across time zones.
            • Collaborative, inclusive mindset with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural competence.
            • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); fluency in using CRM systems and experience databases; demonstrated ability to assess and implement emerging tools and technologies-including AI/GenAI-to improve marketing execution, automate content development, and support team effectiveness.
            • Experience leading teams through digital transformation or tool adoption, with a focus on increasing operational efficiency and enhancing content quality.
            • To the extent permittable by law, eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.Analysis Group embraces equal opportunity. We are committed to building teams that bring a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as we believe that a strong and inclusive workforce directly supports our goal of providing the highest-quality work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.As part of your application, we kindly ask that you submit both a resume and a cover letter.#LI-HYBRIDPrivacy NoticeFor information about Analysis Group's privacy practices, please refer to the applicable Analysis Groupprivacy policy.
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