VP Corporate Development - 883

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

In this role you will own and drive Quantinuum’s external growth strategy, identifying and executing acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives that accelerate capability, scale, and market position across hardware, software, services, commercial, supply chain and business (sales, marketing) functions ensuring disciplined value creation and successful integration.

Key responsibilities:

• External Growth Strategy: Own the definition and execution of the company’s corporate development and external growth strategy(definingthepriority vectors for external growth)andbe accountable for identifying opportunities that accelerate strategic priorities across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain functions.
• Value Chain & Strategic Positioning: Own the assessment of value chain positioning and be accountable for identifying opportunities for vertical integration, supply chain optimisation, and horizontal capability expansion to strengthen competitive advantage.
• Market Intelligence: Maintain a forward-looking view ofthe market, peers, and technologicaldevelopmentsto inform M&A strategy andpipeline andidentify potential M&A or partnershippriorities and targets.
• Corporate Development Governance: Establish rigorous corporate development processes for pipeline management, deal review, due diligence, value assessment & capture, andfinancial management.
• M&A Pipeline Management: Own the origination, qualification, and prioritisation of the M&A pipeline and be accountable for building a robust, forward-looking deal funnel, including vertical and horizontal integration opportunities that drive growth and strategic advantage.
• Business Case & Value Creation: Own the development of investment cases and be accountable for clearly articulating strategic fit, financial impact, and value creation potential for acquisitions and partnerships.
• Strategic Partnerships: Own the strategy, development, and governance of strategic partnerships and be accountable for ensuring partnerships deliver measurable strategic, technical, commercial, and supply chain outcomes.
• Joint Ventures & Strategic Structures: Own the identification, structuring, and execution of joint ventures and alternative partnership models that enable access to new markets, capabilities, technologies, and supply chain advantages.
• Deal Execution Leadership: Working with Finance/ Legalleaders, own end-to-end transaction execution and be accountable for leading diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing processes in partnership withrequisitefunctional teams.
• Integration & Value Realisation: Own post-acquisition planning and integration and be accountable for delivering synergies, ensuring alignment, and driving value realisation across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain functions.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Strategy, Product, Technical, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment from strategic intent through to execution and integration.
• Executive & Board Engagement: Own the development of investment papers, strategic recommendations, and updates for the Executive Team and Board of Directors and be accountable for clarity, rigour, and decision impact.

Must Haves:

• Corporate Development Leadership in Deep Tech (10+ years): Proven experience leading external growth strategy, M&A, and partnerships in complex, R&D-led environments (e.g., quantum, AI, semiconductors, advanced computing), with accountability for end-to-end deal delivery, supply chain considerations, and value creation.

We Value:

• End-to-End Transaction Expertise: Strong experience across deal sourcing, diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration in high-growth technology environments.
• Strategic & Financial Acumen: Advanced capability in valuation, financial modelling, and investment case development.
• Partnership & Ecosystem Development: Experience building and scaling strategic partnerships and joint ventures that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Value Chain & Supply Chain Insight: Ability to assess industry value chains, supply chain dynamics, and competitive positioning to inform external growth strategy.
• Integration Leadership: Proven ability to lead post-deal integration and deliver synergies across technical, commercial, business, and supply chain functions.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to operate effectively across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain teams, influencing without authority.
• Stakeholder Leadership & Gravitas: Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-suite and Board stakeholders.
• Operating in Ambiguity: Comfortable navigating complex, evolving markets and long-term investment horizons typical of frontier technologies.

$320,000 - $405,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

The pay range for this role is $320,000 - $405,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.