Sr. Corporate Development Associate, Investment Strategy (onsite)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Corporate Development Senior Associate will work as part of a high-profile team responsible for the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies for all Thermo Fisher business units worldwide. Additionally, the Senior Associate provides related competitive intelligence for senior management.
Job description
How will you make an impact?
The Corporate Development Senior Associate will work as part of a high-profile team responsible for the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies for all Thermo Fisher business units worldwide. Additionally, the Senior Associate provides related competitive intelligence for senior management.
What will you do?
- Support M&A strategy objectives including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
- Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and divestitures
- Assist in the development and communication of the strategic case to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
- Build and present financial models including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
- Perform and lead due diligence processes
- Support transaction execution
- Facilitate the integration planning process as required
- Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
- Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
- Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
- Support special projects as assigned in connection with the Corporate Development team's goals and strategy
How will you get here?
- Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
- 4+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments, or equivalent experience at premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm
- Alternately, an MBA with undergraduate degree, and a minimum of three years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
- Excellent financial and analytical skills, including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
- Impeccable, exceptional attention to detail
- Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills including excellent, differentiated facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
- Strong collaboration and project management skills
- Excellent attitude and capacity for learning quickly in a very dynamic, intensive environment
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
- Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude with capacity for learning quickly in an intensive and fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
- 4+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments, or equivalent experience at premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm
- Alternately, an MBA with undergraduate degree, and a minimum of three years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
- Excellent financial and analytical skills, including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
- Impeccable, exceptional attention to detail
- Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills including excellent, differentiated facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
- Strong collaboration and project management skills
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
- Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Annual Bonus
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.