Senior Director, Corporate Development

Bausch Health US, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in the United States is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to shape its growth strategy through M&A, partnerships, and licensing opportunities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and report to the SVP, Business Development & Corporate Strategy.

The role requires a deep financial background, exceptional leadership, and the ability to navigate complex transactions in a fast-paced, global life sciences organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, life sciences, or related field.
• MBA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years in corporate strategy, BD, strategy consulting, M&A, or investment banking.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and execute M&A, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements.
• Lead end-to-end transaction processes: target ID, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support decisions.
• Manage external advisors during transaction processes.
• Define KPIs and monitor long-range strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

M&A

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/life sciences

MBA from top-tier program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional senior Director of Corporate Development to join us at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the SVP, Business Development & Corporate Strategy, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of eye health by developing strategic initiatives, identifying and executing on business development and M&A opportunities and evaluating partnerships. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of business and market dynamics, transactions and partnerships, a track record of developing and executing successful corporate strategies, robust understanding of finance, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the SVP Business Development & Corporate Strategy to create and execute long-range strategic plans that align with the organization's vision, mission, and goals
• Source, evaluate and execute M&A opportunities, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements that help us accelerate innovation and bring new products in eye health
• Lead end-to-end transaction processes including target identification, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and preparing handover for post-merger integration activities and in some cases, retaining ongoing alliance management responsibilities for structured partnerships and licensing arrangements where full integration is not the model.
• Build sophisticated financial models and business cases to evaluate investment opportunities, quantify strategic value creation, and support executive decision making
• Manage external advisors including investment banks, consulting firms and legal counsel during transaction processes
• Assess portfolio optimization opportunities including strategic divestitures and asset rationalization to focus resources on highest value initiatives
• Lead the team in the development and implementation of the corporate strategy, including identifying growth opportunities, opportunities for divesting assets, competitive positioning, and market trends
• Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics to measure the effectiveness and success of long-range initiatives
• Conduct market analysis and research, and competitive benchmarking to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends and potential threats for Bausch + Lomb
• Foster collaborative and supportive cross‑functional working relationships, including engaging the senior leadership team in the development and prioritization of long‑term strategies and acting as a thought partner with the business to make effective and timely decisions
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership based on industry analysis, best practices, and emerging trends Monitor and report on industry trends and competitor developments and activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, life sciences, or related field; MBA from top‑tier program strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, business development, strategy consulting, M&A, investment banking or related field
• Experience working in a global lifesciences organization required. Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills required, in addition to strong PowerPoint skills
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and managing complex projects
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Remote

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $250,000.00 and $275,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Our Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb