Corporate & Business Development Senior Manager

Agilent’s Corporate & Business Development team is seeking a high-energy, passionate, and adept professional to join as a Corporate & Business Development Associate, reporting to the VP of Corporate Development/Head of M&A.

About the role

You will support all aspects of the acquisition lifecycle and investment thesis development, including:

• Deal origination and M&A funnel development in partnership with Business Development leads
• Market and strategic evaluations that form the foundation of the investment thesis
• Development of a fact-based understanding of markets and acquisition targets
• Framing and conducting data analyses, market modeling, and hypothesis building
• Deal execution, including coordination of deal teams, due diligence, and financial analysis
• Monitoring and reporting on M&A competitor activities, landscape trends, and key marketplace activities

The role has high visibility in the organization and involves frequent interaction with the CEO Staff, cross-functional teams, and counterparties. You will partner closely with AVP-Business Development leads, AVP-Corporate Development leads, VP-General Managers, and VP-Group Controllers.

The ideal candidate will lead by influence, work collaboratively, and be comfortable in a fluid environment and navigating ambiguity.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience across business consulting, private equity, investment banking, and/or Corporate Development with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, investment thesis building, and deal execution
• Proficient in using secondary research and designing and conducting primary research
• Broad understanding and experience with qualitative and quantitative market research techniques
• Strong experience in financial modeling (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge and familiarity with biopharma, Cell and Gene therapy, genomics, and clinical diagnostics
• Knowledge of technical and scientific details; credible in discussing current and future industry trends
• Broad exposure to life science tools (a plus)
• Intellectually curious with a bias for action; ownership attitude to solve problems and aim for actionable results

Location

This role can be performed anywhere in the U.S. with a full-time weekly schedule and the option to work remotely.

Pay

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $133,120.00 – $249,600.00 per year plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.