Director Corporate Strategy, M&A (m/f/d)

Grünenthal Group; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in pharmaceuticals seeks a Corporate Development Manager to shape its growth strategy through M&A initiatives. This role involves collaboration across various departments, conducting thorough market analyses, and making strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and significant experience in corporate roles.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years experience in strategy consulting or corporate roles.
• Proven expertise in Corporate M&A and Strategy.
• Strong skills in valuation and accounting principles.

Aufgaben

• Drive due diligence processes for M&A transactions.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses.
• Contribute to high-impact strategic projects.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Valuation Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Ausbildung

Top-tier degree in Business Administration, Economics, Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• 3-5 years 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