Director Corporate Strategy, M&A - Data Intelligence

Gr?nenthal GmbH; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grünenthal, a leader in pain management, is looking for a strategic thinker to join their Corporate Functions team in Aachen. The role focuses on shaping growth strategies and managing M&A initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a strong analytical background, relevant experience in top-tier consulting, and a passion for impactful business growth.

Qualifikationen

• Top-tier degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in strategy consulting or corporate roles is necessary.
• Proven expertise in Corporate M&A and Business Development.

Aufgaben

• Shape and execute Grünenthal’s external growth strategy.
• Drive due diligence processes for M&A transactions.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Valuation methodologies

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Science

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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Country: Germany

Department: Corporate Functions

Job ID: 44633

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What the Job Looks Like
Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Play a key role in shaping and executing Grünenthal’s ambitious external growth strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, and Operations.
• Drive due diligence processes for M&A transactions, and support licensing and partnership opportunities as needed.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses to identify potential acquisition targets, assets, or investment opportunities.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights that influence strategic decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
• Contribute to high-impact strategic projects for the Grünenthal Group, the CEO, and the Corporate Executive Board.

What You Should Bring to the Table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A top-tier degree in Business Administration, Economics, Science, or a related field.
• Sound Experience in Top Tier strategy consulting or corporate roles such as Corporate Development, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Investment Banking.
• Proven expertise in Corporate M&A, Strategy, and Business Development—ideally with a focus on established brands.
• Strong skills in valuation methodologies and understanding of accounting principles
• A strong track record of driving business impact through strategic thinking.
• Sharp analytical (incl Excel) and conceptual thinking skills to simplify complexity and guide decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities to influence at all levels.

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" We’re seeking a hands-on and strategic thinker who wants to shape Grünenthal’s future through impactful growth initiatives and M&A deals. "

Annika Hesseling , the Hiring Manager

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, fully-integrated pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 27countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in approx. 100 countries. In 2023, Grünenthal employed around 4,400 people and achieved revenues of € 1.8bn.