Corporate Development and M&A - North America

Sonova Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 280,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonova Group in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a Corporate Development and M&A leader for North America. The role involves driving M&A initiatives and supporting corporate development to foster long-term growth.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in M&A, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to influence senior leadership. We offer a competitive salary range of $280,000 to $315,000 along with robust benefits and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in M&A and strategic investment activities.
• Proven track record of closing complex transactions.
• Strong business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full M&A lifecycle from origination to closing.
• Identify and cultivate M&A opportunities.
• Support integration planning and transition support.

Skills

M&A strategy

Financial modeling

Negotiations

Relationship building

Market intelligence

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics

MBA or other advanced degree

CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP BI

Cognos

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Corporate Development and M&A - BP North America

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change.

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

About Sonova

Sonova is a global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Sonova operates through four businesses: Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing, and Cochlear Implants, and through leading brands including Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova, Sennheiser (under license), and Advanced Bionics. With sales and distribution channels serving customers in more than 100 countries, Sonova is committed to creating innovative solutions that help people enjoy the delight of hearing.

About the Role

The Corporate Development and M&A - North America serves as the regional leader for corporate development and inorganic growth initiatives across US and Canada.

This role is responsible for driving the full M&A lifecycle, with a primary focus on:

• Deal Origination (~40%)
• Transition Support (~20%)

Acting as a trusted advisor to regional leadership and a key representative of the Corporate Development function, this individual will identify and cultivate acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities that support Sonova’s long‑term growth ambitions. The role leads transactions from initial opportunity assessment through closing, while ensuring alignment between regional priorities and Sonova’s global growth agenda.

Working closely with regional business units, Business Development teams, the global Corporate Development organization, and Senior Management, this individual will play a critical role in accelerating M&A activity, expanding Sonova’s strategic footprint, and creating sustainable value across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination

• Identify, originate, and cultivate strategic M&A opportunities through market intelligence, industry networking, and relationship development.
• Build, manage, and continuously strengthen a pipeline of acquisition targets, joint ventures, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Conduct strategic assessments, market evaluations, and investment screening to assess opportunity attractiveness and fit.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional business leaders, industry stakeholders, investment banks, and advisors to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Present pipeline developments, market insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert on market dynamics, competitive developments, industry trends, and M&A activity.
• Lead or support end‑to‑end execution of acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Develop transaction plans, governance structures, and timelines while coordinating cross‑functional deal teams.
• Lead or support valuation analyses, financial modeling, and synergy assessments.
• Develop transaction strategies, pricing approaches, and negotiation frameworks.
• Coordinate and drive due diligence activities across commercial, financial, legal, operational, and strategic workstreams.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress, risks, and critical decisions to key stakeholders.
• Partner closely with internal legal counsel to negotiate and finalize transaction agreements.
• Manage relationships with investment banks, advisors, industry experts, and target company leadership teams.

Transition Support

• Collaborate with transition leaders to ensure integration planning begins early in the transaction process.
• Support development of transition and value realization plans.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide transaction context to integration teams.
• Monitor integration progress and proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A and integration practices.

Candidate Profile

Education

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience leading and executing M&A and strategic investment activities within multinational organizations, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development environments.
• Proven success sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong business development capabilities with an established regional network and demonstrated ability to originate strategic opportunities.
• Experience with venture investments, alternative investment structures, and advanced valuation methodologies.
• Experience within consumer-facing, healthcare, MedTech, life sciences, or service-based sectors is advantageous.
• Track record of success in fast-paced, high-growth, and transformational business environments.
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate development is highly valued.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives and stakeholders, including CEO, C-1, and C-2 level leaders.
• Ability to shape regional M&A strategy, drive alignment, and lead complex negotiations.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities across cultures, functions, and geographies.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to operate effectively in a lean, high-performing global team.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in M&A strategy, valuation, financial modeling, transaction structuring, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks and opportunities and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-enabled business tools.
• Familiarity with SAP BI, Cognos, and Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, credibility, and accountability.
• Strong results orientation and execution focus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands‑on approach.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker capable of driving sustainable value creation.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in dynamic environments.
• International mindset with experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
• Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust internal career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

This role's pay range is between:$280,000 – $315,000.
This role is also bonus and EEAP eligible. Compensation is determined by experience and location.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize employee well‑being and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment. Our team‑customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual flexibility with business needs. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.