Director / Sr Director Business Development - Life Sciences

Ecolab Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab Inc. is hiring a Director or Senior Director for their Business Development – Life Sciences team in St. Paul, MN. This leadership role involves strategic assessments, target identification, and collaboration with executive teams to drive growth. Candidates should have broad experience in life sciences and strong communication skills, making a significant impact in the global business development space.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience with 5 years in business development.
• Life Sciences industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions on global growth opportunities.
• Prepare market analysis and target identification.
• Assemble and lead commercial due diligence teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Acumen

Communication

Project Management

Education

MBA or related advanced degree

Undergraduate degree in finance or business

Job description

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Director / Sr Director Business Development - Life Sciences

Apply locations USA - Minnesota - Saint Paul USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R00258234

Ecolab is active in mergers and acquisitions, investments, and partnerships on a global basis across its various business units as a means of inorganic growth. To that end, Corporate Development is a centralized global corporate group set up with the objective of leading this activity on behalf of Ecolab. The Corporate Development team is composed of senior members who interface with the business units, and associated executives, and the functional groups across the company. The Corporate Development team is responsible for both the Business Development and M&A/Investments activity associated with inorganic growth.

Ecolab is seeking a Director or Senior Director for the Business Development – Life Sciences team who will be leading strategic expansion opportunity assessment, target identification and sourcing, and commercial team transaction support for one or more divisions on a global basis. This position reports to the Executive Vice President Corporate and Business Development and is located in St. Paul, MN.

Location: Hybrid role based out of St. Paul, MN or King of Prussia, PA

What You Will Do:

• Lead discussion/consideration of global inorganic growth opportunities, including strategic expansion platform opportunities, with division leadership
• Prepare market taxonomy and/or market space gap analysis and identify specific potential targets for acquisition, partnership or otherwise
• Profile, contact and engage prospective targets
• Prepare discussion, communication and internal approval materials as needed in support of potential opportunities
• Assemble and lead commercial due diligence team to evaluate opportunity and target, translate findings into forecast, and identify integration planning implications
• Partner with M&A, Minority Investments and Technology Partnership & Development teams to execute the appropriate transaction

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must be an outstanding leader with strong relationship building skills, strategic and business acumen, and communication skills
• Experience in strategy development with exposure to M&A, investment, and partnership related work
• Life Sciences industry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with solid financial and general business acumen
• Skilled project management in terms of both leading the thought content and managing the process
• The ability to lead and work well in a team based, matrixed environment
• An undergraduate degree in finance or related business degree, with an MBA or other advanced business degree required
• 10 years of professional experience including 5 years of experience as a business development, strategy, or strategic marketing professional, with at least 2 years in a management consulting environment preferred

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $149,000.00 - $223,400.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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