Head of External Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Quantinuum; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 241,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Equity and retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a senior leader to own the external growth strategy, driving M&A, partnerships, and strategic initiatives across hardware, software, and services. You will shape the deal pipeline, assess value creation, and lead cross-functional integration to accelerate growth and market position.

The role requires deep tech experience, strategic influence, and a track record of end-to-end deal delivery in fast-moving environments; Cambridge, UK location preferred, with flexible working where

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading external growth strategy, M&A and partnerships in deep tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Quantinuum's external growth strategy across hardware, software, and services.
• Own M&A pipeline: origination, qualification and prioritisation of deals.
• Lead governance for corporate development: due diligence, value capture and financing.
• Oversee strategic partnerships, JV models and alternative structures.
• Drive integration planning and post-deal value realisation across functions.

Skills

Corporate development leadership

Job description

Quantinuum seeks a senior leader to own the external growth strategy, driving M&A, partnerships, and strategic initiatives across hardware, software, and services. You will shape the deal pipeline, assess value creation, and lead cross-functional integration to accelerate growth and market position.

The role requires deep tech experience, strategic influence, and a track record of end-to-end deal delivery in fast-moving environments; Cambridge, UK location preferred, with flexible working where