Director, Corporate Development & Strategic Growth

About the role

The Director, Corporate Development & Strategic Growth is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic growth opportunities that support Pinnacle Fertility's long-term vision and expansion objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate development and strategic growth initiatives aligned with Pinnacle's organizational objectives.
• Identify, source, and evaluate acquisition, affiliation, joint venture, and strategic partnership opportunities across target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with fertility physicians, practice owners, healthcare leaders, industry advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Lead outreach efforts with prospective acquisition targets and strategic partners, effectively communicating Pinnacle's value proposition and partnership opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and expansion strategies.
• Cook up and manage transaction processes, including target evaluation, preliminary diligence, valuation analysis, deal structuring support, negotiations, and transaction execution.
• Support the development and negotiation of Letters of Intent (LOIs), partnership agreements, and other transaction-related documents in collaboration with legal and executive leadership.
• Partner closely with Finance to evaluate acquisition opportunities through financial modeling, valuation analyses, business case development, and investment return assessments.
• Prepare investment memoranda, strategic recommendations, and executive-level presentations for senior leadership, Board members, and other stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional diligence efforts in partnership with legal, finance, operations, clinical, compliance, and human resources teams.
• Assess transaction risks, identify key diligence findings, and support development of mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Market CEOs and operational leaders to identify expansion opportunities within existing markets and evaluate entry into new regions.
• Evaluate new service lines, strategic partnerships, and adjacent business opportunities to assess market potential and organizational fit.
• Support integration planning efforts in partnership with operational leaders to promote successful onboarding and long-term partnership success.
• Represent Pinnacle Fertility at industry conferences, networking events, and business development meetings.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive activity, and physician practice market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 4-7 years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, healthcare strategy, consulting, business development, or a related field. Experience sourcing, evaluating, and supporting execution of acquisition or strategic partnership opportunities preferred.
• Healthcare services experience strongly preferred; experience with physician practice management, healthcare services platforms, or provider partnerships is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Experience supporting due diligence, transaction execution, strategic planning, or growth initiatives preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Solid financial analysis, valuation, and modeling skills with the ability to assess investment opportunities and support transaction decision-making.
• Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives across multiple functions and leadership levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and transaction workstreams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and other business intelligence or CRM tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: Final offers based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and a retirement savings program.

Diversity & Inclusivity

At Pinnacle Fertility, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply.