Manager, Corporate Development (Remote Eligible)

Americhem; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Americhem, a global designer and manufacturer of color masterbatch and performance technologies, seeks a Manager, Corporate Development to advance inorganic growth via M&A opportunities. You will lead target screening, due diligence coordination, and executive-facing analyses while partnering with Finance, R&D, and Operations to validate strategic fit.

Responsibilities include developing acquisition cases, presenting recommendations to leadership, and nurturing relationships with target

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline (polymers or materials) is required.
• MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the specialty chemicals, polymers, plastics, manufacturing, or related industrial sector.
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, engineering, product management, or corporate development preferred.
• M&A transaction experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Corporate Development on the development and management of Americhem's M&A target pipeline.
• Identify acquisition targets aligned with strategic growth priorities.
• Perform initial assessments of strategic fit, financial profile, technologies, products, customers, and end markets.
• Develop company profiles, business cases, and acquisition recommendations for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with R&D, commercial, operations, and finance teams to validate target attractiveness and close information gaps.
• Present target analyses and recommendations during M&A pipeline reviews.
• Initiate outreach and cultivate relationships with target companies and owners.
• Support due diligence activities and strategic research for active transactions.
• Maintain visibility of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified acquisition opportunities supporting Americhem's long-term growth strategy.

Skills

Business judgment

Strategic mindset

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in polymers/science/chemistry/related engineering

MBA

Job description

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers seeking to optimize their polymer products. All of our products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability, and value.

The Manager, Corporate Development, is responsible for advancing Americhem’s inorganic growth strategy by identifying and evaluating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities that align with Americhem’s strategic, technical, and commercial objectives. This role leverages deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to assess technologies, products, manufacturing capabilities, and strategic fit while building and managing a disciplined pipeline of acquisition opportunities. Working closely with the executive leadership and cross functional teams, the Manager supports opportunities from initial assessment through due diligence and transaction execution. The position offers a unique opportunity for a technically minded professional to apply their expertise in shaping Americhem’s long-term growth strategy through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Corporate Development on the development and management of Americhem's M&A target pipeline.
• Identify acquisition targets aligned with strategic growth priorities.
• Perform initial assessments of strategic fit, financial profile, technologies, products, customers, and end markets.
• Develop company profiles, business cases, and acquisition recommendations for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with R&D, commercial, operations, and finance teams to validate target attractiveness and close information gaps.
• Present target analyses and recommendations during M&A pipeline reviews.
• Initiate outreach and cultivate relationships with target companies and owners.
• Support due diligence activities and strategic research for active transactions.
• Maintain visibility of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified acquisition opportunities supporting Americhem's long-term growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline focuses on polymers or materials is required. Business Strategy or MBA is a plus
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the specialty chemicals, polymers, plastics, manufacturing, or related industrial sector.
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, engineering, product management, or corporate development preferred.
• M&A transaction experience is beneficial but not required.

Desired Qualities/Attributes:

• Strong business judgment and strategic mindset.
• Learns complex industries and markets quickly.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working across global, cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with limited direction.