Corporate Development Associate, M&A Investment Strategy (Massachussetts)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Development Associate at our Waltham, MA headquarters. You will contribute to inorganic growth strategies and provide competitive intelligence for senior management.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and 1+ years of M&A or strategic planning experience, with strong financial modeling and communication skills. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or related investments.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills - including valuation principles and financial statement analysis.
• Impeccable attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication; proficient in PowerPoint.
• Experience leading multiple projects and ability to interact with senior executives in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A strategy objectives and track acquisition opportunities across all phases of transactions.
• Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and leading divestitures.
• Develop and communicate strategic justifications to obtain leadership support for M&A initiatives.
• Build and present financial models including valuation and pro forma analyses.
• Assist with due diligence and integration planning as required.
• Support transaction execution and related special projects for the Corporate Development team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance/ Economics/ business admin/ science/ technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Our Mission is our Purpose: We enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With our outstanding financial performance, leading market positions and the largest investment in innovation in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Thermo Fisher has consistently delivered exceptional financial performance with double digit revenue and profitability growth over the last decade. We have committed to ~7% long-term organic revenue growth further enhanced by acquisitions. Pharma and Biotech represents over half of our revenues. Our other customers are Academic & Government, Diagnostics & Healthcare and Industrial. Each are strong and durable end markets with very attractive global growth.

M&A is central to our growth strategy and is expected to represent the majority of our capital deployment. Since 2020, we have signed or completed 25+ transactions representing approximately $45 billion in M&A, including the $20+ billion acquisition of PPD, which established Thermo Fisher as a leader in the global CRO industry. Our transactions span the life sciences ecosystem—from molecular biology and life science instrumentation to biologics, drug development, and manufacturing.

With one of the most active Corporate Development teams across any industry, Thermo Fisher offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, science, finance, and transformational growth.

Location:

This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Waltham, MA. Candidates who are not local or in nearby locations must be willing to relocate, or commute to the Waltham site location. We offer relocation assistance for qualified applicants

How will you make an impact?

The Corporate Development Associate will work as part of a high-profile team responsible for the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies for all Thermo Fisher business units worldwide. Additionally, the Associate provides related competitive intelligence for senior management.

What will you do?

• Support M&A strategy objectives including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
• Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and leading divestitures
• Support the development and communication of the strategic business justifications to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
• Build and present financial models including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Assist with due diligence processes
• Support transaction execution
• Assist with the integration planning process as required
• Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
• Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
• Support special projects as assigned in connection with the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy

How will you get here?

• Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
• 1+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments or equivalent experience at premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm. Alternately, an MBA with undergraduate degree, and a minimum of two years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
• Excellent financial and analytical skills - including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Impeccable, exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills including excellent, differentiated facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Excellent attitude and capacity for learning quickly in a very dynamic, intensive environment
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with capacity for learning quickly in an intensive and fast-paced environment

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, 401(k), and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation

EEO/Reasonable Accommodation:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $92,000.00–$130,100.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.