Manager, Business Development (M&A)- Hybrid

Stryker • Chicago, IL

98d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager of Business Development, you will be responsible for supporting inorganic strategy development and M&A activity for Sage, a business unit of the multi-billion-dollar Medical Division of Stryker. You will work closely with other departments, particularly finance, R&D, and marketing, to create both financial models and presentations to explain and justify potential investment opportunities to senior Stryker leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8 years of professional experience in related investment banking, management consulting, strategic marketing, corporate finance position(s), or relevant industry
• Knowledge and experience in leading strategic research projects that drive tangible recommendations and outcomes
• Superior analytical skills, specific experience with valuation modeling, strategic planning, intellectual property assessment, and market sizing and trend analyses

Nice To Haves

• Experience in business/corporate development or strategic marketing groups

Responsibilities

• Evaluating Growth Opportunities - Partner with senior leadership to assess expansion into core, adjacent, and new markets from concept through recommendation.
• Strategic Planning - Lead development of the annual BD Strategic Plan, aligning with enterprise goals and collaborating with R&D and Marketing.
• Market & Asset Research - Conduct ongoing research to maintain insights on priority segments, top assets, customer trends, and market dynamics.
• Due Diligence Leadership - Manage cross-functional teams and external advisors through transaction due diligence processes.
• Valuation & Financial Modeling - Develop detailed valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow, merger models, and leveraged buyouts, with support from BD Analysts.
• Tracking & Reporting - Maintain internal databases and CRM tools to monitor BD opportunities, industry trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Operational Excellence - Ensure budget discipline, foster a collaborative and transparent culture, and deliver high-quality stakeholder support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees