Senior Director, Business Development (M&A)

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Business Development professional to lead end-to-end transactions, including M&A, divestitures, licensing, and partnerships. You will manage strategy, target screening, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and closing, while guiding senior leadership discussions.

The role demands deep medtech experience, strong communication, and the ability to mentor juniors in a matrix organization across a global healthcare technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Life Sciences or Medicine.
• Minimum eight years of experience, with at least six years in M&A, licensing, divestitures, or joint ventures.
• Proven experience leading all elements of the transaction process.
• Demonstrated expertise in the medtech industry.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influence skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and resolve complex situations in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Business Development transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, partnerships, and licensing opportunities.
• Independently manage transaction phases: strategy analysis, target screening, structuring, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Lead strategy and transaction conversations with business and functional leadership.
• Perform gap analysis to business unit portfolios and define tactical steps for accelerated growth.
• Manage communication and alignment with internal stakeholders for transaction approval.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

M&A experience

Strategic analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Business Admin, Accounting, Engineering, Life Sciences or Medicine)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Business Development transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, partnerships, and licensing opportunities
• Independently manage transaction phases: strategy analysis, target screening, structuring, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and closing
• Lead strategy and transaction conversations with business and functional leadership
• Perform gap analysis to business unit portfolios and define tactical steps for accelerated growth
• Manage communication and alignment with internal stakeholders for transaction approval
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Life Sciences or Medicine
• Minimum eight years of experience, with at least six years in M&A, licensing, divestitures, or joint ventures
• Proven experience leading all elements of the transaction process
• Demonstrated expertise in the medtech industry
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influence skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and resolve complex situations in a matrix organization

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology company that enables precision care across imaging, ultrasound, patient care solutions, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and AI-enabled healthcare solutions.