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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Massachusetts is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to shape inorganic growth strategies and provide competitive intelligence to senior management. You will build and present financial models (valuation and pro forma), evaluate M&A opportunities, assist due diligence, and support integration planning with cross‑functional teams.

This onsite role at the Waltham, MA headquarters offers relocation assistance for qualified applicants and a comprehensive Total

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree 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 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
• 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 environment

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

Excel

PowerPoint

M&A experience

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Economics/Business or technical field

MBA with undergraduate degree and 2+ years of corporate development/M&A experience

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.