Associate Manager, Corporate Development

Zimmer Biomet; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a seasoned corporate development professional to lead end-to-end M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships. You will drive financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and post-transaction planning while coordinating with senior leadership across functions.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in finance/strategy, strong modeling and deal execution skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Travel up to 20% may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years in finance/strategy or related fields.
• Alternate: Associate's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience in investment banking, corporate development, business development, or strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case development for M&A, investments, and partnerships.
• Independently lead defined transaction workstreams and support end-to-end deal execution.
• Evaluate strategic fit, market dynamics, and risks; synthesize findings into recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional diligence across finance, legal, tax, and strategy teams.
• Prepare executive summaries, investment memoranda, and leadership-ready materials.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate development

Financial modeling

Valuation

Deal execution

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Associate's Degree with experience

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Virtual data room

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

What You Can Expect

Independently supports the evaluation and execution of merges & acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnership opportunities in support of Zimmer Biomet’s inorganic growth strategy. Serve as a key transaction leader across the deal lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, valuation and business case development, diligence coordination, transaction execution, and post-transaction planning. Partner closely with Corporate Development leadership, business unit leaders, Corporate Strategy, and cross-functional stakeholders to advance high-quality deal flow and support informed strategic decision-making. Build and maintain productive relationships with external advisors, bankers, and other intermediaries to support opportunity development and efficient execution.

How You'll Create Impact

• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case development for assigned M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Independently lead defined transaction workstreams and support end-to-end evaluation and execution of smaller or less complex opportunities under the direction of Corporate Development leadership.
• Evaluate strategic fit, market dynamics, competitive positioning, transaction economics, and key risks; synthesize findings into clear recommendations.
• Partner with business units and Corporate Strategy to identify, prioritize, and evaluate opportunities aligned with Zimmer Biomet’s growth objectives and portfolio strategy.
• Coordinate and drive cross-functional diligence workstreams across finance, legal, tax, strategy, regulatory, and business unit teams; maintain workplans, timelines, issue logs, and decision trackers.
• Prepare executive-ready transaction summaries, investment memoranda, presentations, and decision materials for senior leadership review.
• Support transaction execution, including process management, advisor coordination, document review, data room management, issue resolution, and timeline tracking.
• Contribute to deal structuring discussions and negotiation preparation by assessing strategic, financial, and operational tradeoffs.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with investment bankers, external advisors, and other intermediaries to support opportunity development and efficient execution.
• Support post-transaction planning, including integration readiness, milestone tracking, and performance follow-up as assigned.
• Drive continuous improvement of Corporate Development processes, templates, tools, and analytical frameworks to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to Analysts and Senior Analysts on modeling, research, diligence coordination, and transaction processes.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong experience in M&A, investments, strategic partnerships, and/or corporate development, ideally within MedTech, medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of valuation, transaction economics, business case development, and due diligence workflows.
• Ability to independently lead complex analyses and assigned transaction workstreams while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to connect market trends, competitive dynamics, and portfolio priorities to opportunity assessment.
• Effective cross-functional leadership and influence skills in a matrixed environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders, bankers, advisors, and external counterparties.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop less experienced team members.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, dynamic deal environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience required
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• Preferred Qualification: 7+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, business development, strategic finance, or strategy.
• Preferred Qualification: Direct experience leading core components of M&A, investment, or strategic partnership transaction processes, including financial analysis, due diligence, and execution support.
• Preferred Qualification: Strong financial modeling, valuation, and business case development experience supporting investment, acquisition, or partnership decisions.
• Preferred Qualification: Prior experience in the MedTech, medical device, or broader life sciences industry preferred, with familiarity in orthopedic or surgical markets a plus.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 20%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Expected Compensation: $90k to $130k, plus target bonus