Vice President, Corporate Development

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Research Triangle Park, NC

About The Position

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a seasoned, strategic Vice President, Corporate Development to lead the company’s global inorganic growth strategy. This executive will drive mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth initiatives aligned to Worldwide’s value creation plan. The role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, partnering closely with executive leadership to identify, evaluate, and deliver high-impact opportunities that accelerate enterprise value. This role will report to Worldwide Clinical Trials’ Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Requirements

10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field.
Global transaction and partnership experience.
Proven ability to operate in a high-growth, fast-paced, and matrixed environment.
Experience partnering with executive leadership, investors, and Boards on strategic initiatives.
Deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions with a proven record of executing complex transactions end-to-end.
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect market insights to actionable growth initiatives.
Experience sourcing founder-led businesses and collaborating with intermediaries and investment banking networks.
Demonstrated experience leading diligence and integration preferably within life sciences or healthcare services.
Highly analytical, with strong financial modeling and problem-solving capabilities.
Structured and logical thinker with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Collaborative leadership style with strong cross-functional partnership skills.
Intellectually curious, strategic, and results driven.
High-energy, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Collaborative and transparent leader who builds trust quickly.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and value creation.
Able to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on ‘player-coach.’

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in life sciences, clinical research, or healthcare services.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to define and execute the corporate development strategy aligned to the company’s long-range plan.
Identify, source, and prioritize acquisition targets, partnerships, and strategic opportunities across the life sciences ecosystem.
In partnership with investors, lead end-to-end deal execution, including valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, and closing.
Drive comprehensive due diligence processes, coordinating cross-functional teams across IT, Finance, Legal, Operations, Quality, Human Resources and Commercial.
In partnership with the Integration Management Office, lead post-merger integration planning and execution to ensure delivery of synergies and long-term value creation.
Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks, advisors, founders, and industry stakeholders.
Conduct ongoing market, competitive, and pipeline analyses to identify trends and emerging opportunities.
Prepare and present materials for executive leadership and the Board, including investment cases and transaction updates.
Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives critical to Worldwide’s strategic growth priorities.
This highly visible leadership role works closely with the CEO, CFO, and senior leadership team, and regularly engages with the Board of Directors, external advisors, and potential partners.
The VP, Corporate Development serves as a trusted advisor on enterprise growth strategy and plays a critical role in shaping Worldwide’s future direction.