
Director, Business Development, Acquisition and Integration
- Westborough, MA
- $151,458-212,041 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Co-lead to support due diligence on assigned deals in the role of global Integration Manager.
- Assemble the team and co-lead cross-functional due diligence activities with the Deal Leader, Interpret/critique valuations conducted by internal or external finance resources in the context of their feasibility based on diligence findings, Olympus capabilities and deal strategy.
- Review and provide input to legal agreements.
- Prepare and present a recommendation to executive leadership based on the findings.
- Develop and propagate a strong understanding of the business needs associated with integration efforts.
- Similarly, ensure that the business and organization as a whole understand the implications of due diligence findings and integration plans/decisions.
- Lead integration strategy and planning for M&A projects; the merging of Olympus businesses, systems, or functions; or other business arrangements requiring integration or integration like activities.
- Lead the development of cross functional integration strategies in accordance with the integration strategy, Olympus processes, and procedures; develop and kick off execution of the cross-functional integration plan; assemble the integration team in conjunction with the BD global partners.
- Set and model a methodical, solution-oriented tone for individuals and teams throughout the deal phases; lead through uncertainty and maintain adherence to process through ever changing circumstances.
- Leads through ambiguity and removes barriers that negatively impact achievement of integration-related goals.
- Driving continuous improvement of group and processes based on best practices and lessons learned.
- Implement appropriate advanced project management tools and techniques necessary for due diligence and efforts (including the development and execution of project plans/schedules; budget development and expense management; resource planning; and regular reporting to executive management on progress/status).
- Effectively prepare the integration leadership team to drive long term execution of the integration plan.
- This includes preparing a formal transition plan, ongoing integration plan, and periodic follow-ups to ensure integration plans are being followed and integration goals being achieved.
- Effectively influence from the team level through executive management with written and verbal communication.
- Provide coaching and guidance on the BD process, roles and responsibilities, and best practices to due diligence and integration team membersPerform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in Medical Devices, but consideration will also be given to experience in other highly regulated industries in product development, mergers and acquisitions/integration, strategic marketing, or business development efforts.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a cross-functional project leadership role in the medical device industry, preferably leading due diligence and post-merger integration efforts.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- High business acumen; ability to learn quickly and adapt to new circumstances; comfort and ability to effectively order the unknown; intellectual agility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to quickly distill complex information into actions/recommendations.
- Excellent ability to read and influence senior decision makers bridging organizational complexities.
- Strong understanding of advanced project management tools and techniques.
- Ability to read financial statements.
- Excellent understanding of the typical functional roles and responsibilities in medical device organizations.
- Practical understanding of global regulatory/quality standards and requirements.
- Position requires between 10 and 20% domestic and international travel.