What you will do
The Senior Manager of Corporate Business Development will help develop, assess and execute inorganic growth
opportunities (predominately mergers and acquisitions) for the company. They will work on a range of topics, including target identification, due diligence, financial impact analysis, transaction execution, and corporate growth strategy. Over the last ten years the BD team has led more than 50 M&A transactions representing more than $20B in invested capital. This is a unique opportunity for top performers seeking a high-impact, high-visibility position and the ability to influence future direction. This role requires someone who is highly motivated and curious with exceptional quantitative skills, strategic thinking ability,
communication skills, and project management and execution.
This position will be responsible for the leadership of BD transactions (Mergers & Acquisitions) under the supervision of the VP, Corporate BD Strategy, including supporting the BD strategic planning process across the company, segment analysis, competitive analysis, industry trends and due diligence activities across multiple projects. This effort will include leading/partnering with our company-wide team including corporate leaders (SLT, FP&A, IR, Treasurer etc.) as well as key divisional leaders (Division Presidents, BU GMs) and functional partners (HR, IT, GQO etc.). Works closely with organic strategy team, BD Finance, Legal and others.
Lead and support aspects of the annual BD strategic planning process by partnering with divisional and functional leaders to identify and prioritize key growth initiatives under the supervision of the VP, Corporate BD Strategy.Serve as a strategic thought partner to business leaders in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing adjacent segment opportunities, including assessing market attractiveness, profitability, and potential entry strategies.Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify high-potential sectors for expansion, while maintaining a thorough understanding of healthcare industry trends and emerging opportunities.Develop robust business cases and deliver data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, including the SLT and Board.Build comprehensive financial models, including company valuations, pro formas, business plans, investment return analyses, and multi-scenario discounted cash flows.Conduct due diligence by collaborating across functional and divisional teams to support strategic decision-making.Support transaction execution, including preparing materials for and securing internal approvals at SLT and Board levels.Lead cross-functional deal teams composed of business leaders, functional experts, and external advisors (e.g., banks, consultants).Manage and coordinate multiple M&A programs simultaneously.Drive continuous improvement and support M&A process enhancements across the organization.Support onboarding and training initiatives for BD teams across the company.Other duties as assigned by the BD team.What you need
Required
10+ years of work experience
Strong financial, analytical, and strategic skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver results.Excellent communication skills with experience preparing executive-level and Board-facing materials.Demonstrated project management ability, organizational strength, and attention to detail.Proven ability to build and influence relationships across a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.High integrity, professionalism, accountability, and a hands-on work style.Ability to adapt to rapid business growth and technological change while maintaining strategic alignment and delivering high-quality results.Preferred
Background in Finance, Valuations, Accounting, Engineering, or Marketing at a multinational company, investment bank, or VC/PE firm preferred.Proficiency in Office 365 required; experience with financial intelligence tools (CapitalIQ, FactSet, Bloomberg, etc.)Travel Percentage: 40%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.