Strategy and Corporate Development Director

Overview

In this Director role, you will shape Smith+Nephew’s long-term growth through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. You will report to the VP of Strategy & Corporate Development and engage with senior leaders to evaluate targets, structure deals, and drive execution. The position sits at the center of cross-functional collaboration to expand the global portfolio and accelerate performance. You will influence strategic decisions and lead high-impact transactions that advance the company’s healthcare technology footprint. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape transformative growth within a world‑class medical technology leader.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual bonus and pension schemes
• Share options (Save As You Earn)
• Car allowance
• Private health and dental plans
• Flexible vacation and paid holidays
• Hybrid working model

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop acquisition, partnership, and equity investment opportunities aligned to corporate strategy
• Evaluate targets via market and portfolio gap analyses
• Lead end-to-end transaction execution including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders
• Develop data-driven recommendations and present findings to senior leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and long-term growth

Key requirements

• 10+ years in progressive M&A, corporate development, or business development in healthcare, technology, or complex industries
• Track record of executing transactions in a global, multi-divisional environment
• Experience in corporate development of a large company, venture capital, or private equity
• Advanced financial acumen and experience with complex deal structures
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage external partnerships
• Strong analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative opportunity assessment
• Established professional network across investment banking, consulting, or corporate development

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Influence senior stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Advanced financial modeling
• Deal structuring and due diligence
• Market and portfolio analysis

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