Director, Corporate Development Finance

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, seeks a Director of Corporate Development Finance to lead finance for strategic growth initiatives. You will build deal models, supervise a team of analysts, and partner with deal champions to shape M&A and BD strategies while presenting findings to senior executives.

Role requires extensive experience in medical devices, strong valuation and modeling skills, and onsite work in Sunnyvale, CA with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years in medical device-focused corporate development, investment banking, equity research, buy-side, or VC.
• 10+ years leading deal teams and developing M&A models, due diligence, and valuation perspectives.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate growth opportunities and strategic fit for corporate development initiatives.
• Lead a team of managers and analysts supporting M&A/BD deals.
• Collaborate with deal champions to assess markets, technologies, and organizational fit.
• Diligence areas impacting valuation and transaction structure for deals.
• Develop financial models and valuation analyses for acquisitions, licenses, and joint ventures.
• Present deal structures and value drivers to executives and boards.
• Coordinate with business unit and finance leaders to translate models into operational processes.
• Prepare board-level materials and track ROI on external investments.

Skills

Strategic deal evaluation

Team leadership

Financial modeling

M&A execution

Valuation analysis

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Deal structuring

Presentation to board

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)

Job description

Primary Function of Position

The Director, Corporate Development Finance acts as the Finance leader for initiatives originating from our Corporate Development organization. This role also serves as a resource to support senior executives engaged in strategic investments across the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert focused on evaluating a broad range of growth opportunities for Intuitive in support of Sr. Director, Corporate Development & Sales Operations.
• Operate as a player coach while managing a team of managers and analysts who support our Corporate Development initiatives.
• Collaborate with deal champions and deal teams to research markets, technologies and organizations to assess strategic fit, build/buy/partner options, and financial value.
• Partner with deal champions and deal teams on identifying and diligencing areas that impact valuation and transaction structure for M&A and BD deals.
• Develop and own financial models and valuation analyses in support of M&A and BD deals (acquisitions, licenses, equity investments, joint ventures, partnerships, etc.).
• Evaluating deal structure options in partnership with the deal champions and deal teams.
• Coordinate across Business Unit leaders, Functional leaders, and the broader Finance organization in developing deal models and translating them into core operational processes.
• Develop board-level presentation materials in support of M&A and BD deals.
• Track and report return on investments made in external organizations.

Required Skills and Experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience in medical device focused Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Buy Side, or Venture Capital roles.
• 10+ years of experience in leading deal teams to develop M&A models, execute on VC investments, lead diligence processes, and provide Intrinsic/Relative value perspectives.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to navigate ambiguous circumstances.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Medical device industry experience and ability to master our organizational strengths.
• Exceptional deal structure, business modeling and valuation competence.
• Ability to present, articulate, and defend analyses, diplomatically, on a routine basis.
• This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week
• Available for periodic travel is necessary to support due diligence efforts and projects.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)

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Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

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U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.