Corporate Development Manager
Corporate Development Manager
Location: Flexible - Anywhere in Europe
Team: Global Corporate Development
Industry: Diagnostics / Life Sciences
About the Company
Join a leading diagnostics company at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. With a global footprint and a mission to transform patient outcomes, we are expanding our Corporate Development team to support strategic growth initiatives across Europe and beyond.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Corporate Development Manager to lead and support strategic initiatives including M&A, BD&L, and partnerships. This individual will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing growth opportunities, working closely with senior leadership, CEOs, and institutional partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support M&A transactions, including target identification, valuation, due diligence, and integration planning.
- Drive strategic partnerships, licensing deals, and other BD&L activities.
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to assess opportunities and risks.
- Engage with CEOs, investors, and institutional partners to build and maintain strategic relationships.
- Prepare and present business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or PhD in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Corporate Development, M&A, BD&L, investment banking, or life sciences start-ups.
- Strong understanding of the drug discovery and development process.
- Proven analytical skills and business acumen.
- Experience working in or with the European life sciences market.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Passion for innovation and driving strategic growth.
Preferred Experience
- Diagnostics industry exposure.
- Experience working in a global matrix organization.
- Multilingual capabilities are a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of diagnostics.
- Work with a global team of experts and innovators.
- Flexible location within Europe.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on strategic growth and patient outcomes.
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