Strategy and Corporate Development Director

Smith & Nephew; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension schemes

Sreated/Employee stock options

Job summary

Smith & Nephew in London, UK seeks a Director, Strategy & Corporate Development to lead long-term growth through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships; reporting to the VP, Strategy & Corporate Development, this role offers high visibility with senior leadership.

You will identify targets, perform due diligence, structure deals, and drive cross‑functional execution across global markets; requires 10+ years in M&A or corporate development within healthcare or related sectors; MBA

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive M&A, corporate development, or business development within healthcare, technology, or similarly complex industries.
• Strong track record of executing transactions in a global, multi‑divisional environment.
• Experience in corporate development of a large company/venture capital/private equity.
• Advanced financial acumen, including experience with complex deal structures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and manage external partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative business opportunities.
• Established professional network across investment banking, consulting, or corporate development.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and develop opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and equity investments aligned to corporate strategy.
• Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders.
• Develop clear, data‑driven recommendations and present findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support strategic initiatives and drive long‑term growth.

Skills

M&A Experience

Corporate Development

Healthcare/Med Tech

Financial Modeling

Negotiation Leadership

Strategic Partnerships

Global/Multidivisional Transactions

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director, Strategy & Corporate Development Location: London, UK Life Unlimited. At Smith+Ne, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Strategy & Corporate Development to join one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, this role is central to shaping our long‑term growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. You will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions that enhance our global portfolio and accelerate business performance. This is a highly visible role with regular exposure to senior leadership, including divisional executives and CEO-level stakeholders.

What You Will Do

Identify, analyze, and develop opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and equity investments aligned to corporate strategy Evaluate potential targets by conducting market and portfolio gap analyses Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders Develop clear, data‑driven recommendations and present findings to senior leadership Collaborate cross‑functionally to support strategic initiatives and drive long‑term growth

What you need to be successful

• 10+ years in progressive M&A, corporate development, or business development experience within healthcare, technology, or similarly complex industries
• Strong track record of successfully executing transactions in a global, multi‑divisional environment
• Experience in corporate development of a large company/venture capital/private equity
• Advanced financial acumen, including experience with complex deal structures
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and manage external partnerships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative business opportunities
• Established professional network across investment banking, consulting, or corporate development

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building capabilities
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to operate effectively both independently and within teams
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex and evolving deal processes

You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

Benefits

• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands‑On, Team‑Customised, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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Smith+ is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+ Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can‑do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.