Corporate Development Manager, Investment Strategy (Onsite)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Burlington, MA

3d•$120,000 - $170,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Development Manager works as part of a high-profile team responsible for developing and executing inorganic growth strategies for Thermo Fisher Scientific business units worldwide. The role also provides competitive intelligence for senior management. It is an onsite position at the company’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; candidates outside the local area must be willing to relocate or commute. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants. The role supports M&A strategy and execution across acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, other strategic growth opportunities, and divestitures. It involves analyzing industry and competitive dynamics, building and presenting financial models, leading due diligence, supporting negotiations and closings, and helping secure corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives. The manager also supports strategic planning and business development and works closely with and oversees Analyst- and Associate-level professionals. The position requires an undergraduate degree, preferably in a relevant business, finance, science, or technical discipline; an MBA is preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant M&A experience and demonstrated transaction analysis, modeling, financial analysis, negotiation, and leadership capabilities. The role requires strong communication, financial and analytical, collaboration, and project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with senior executives in a fast-paced, high-pressure, matrixed environment. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree; preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Science, or a technical field.
Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in M&A, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or investment banking.
Demonstrated experience analyzing and negotiating business transactions, including acquisition evaluation, modeling, and financial analysis.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including developing and empowering emerging professionals and a consistent record of leading, supporting, and managing transactions.
Commitment to seeking and supporting different perspectives and backgrounds in the workplace.
Ability to understand organizational goals and proactively identify inorganic opportunities to meet them.
Experience and demonstrated proficiency in leading and prioritizing multiple projects and initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high-pressure settings with confidence.
Positive, enthusiastic attitude and capacity to learn quickly in an intensive, fast-paced environment.
Exceptional financial and analytical skills, including a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
Strong collaboration and project management skills, including the ability to lead projects in a multidisciplinary, matrixed environment.
Impeccable attention to detail in all aspects of work product.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in teams developing M&A strategies and decision-support analysis for senior leadership.
Identify, research, analyze, and value potential acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic growth opportunities.
Support M&A strategy objectives, including developing and tracking acquisition opportunities and supporting all phases of transaction execution.
Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes.
Build, review, and present financial models, including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis.
Perform and lead due diligence processes.
Assist in developing and communicating the strategic case for M&A initiatives to obtain corporate leadership support.
Support transaction negotiation and closing processes.
Assist in executing corporate divestitures.
Support strategic planning and business development, including evaluating new business opportunities and developing M&A strategy.
Work closely with and oversee Analyst- and Associate-level professionals.
Provide related competitive intelligence for senior management.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and an annual incentive plan bonus scheme.
Healthcare benefits, including national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan with health incentive programs.
Company pension and retirement and savings programs, including a 401(k) plan.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
At least 120 hours of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave, including three weeks for bonding and eight weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Career and development prospects.
Relocation assistance for qualified applicants.