Corporate Development and M&A - North America

Aurora (IL), United States.

The Corporate Development and M&A - North America serves as the regional leader for corporate development and inorganic growth initiatives across the US and Canada. This role is responsible for driving the full M&A lifecycle, with a primary focus on Deal Origination (~40%), Transaction Execution (~40%), and Transition Support (~20%). As a trusted advisor to regional leadership, the individual will identify, cultivate, and lead acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities that support Sonova’s long‑term growth ambitions.

• Identify, originate, and cultivate strategic M&A opportunities through market intelligence, industry networking, and relationship development.
• Build, manage, and continuously strengthen a pipeline of acquisition targets, joint ventures, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Conduct strategic assessments, market evaluations, and investment screening to assess opportunity attractiveness and fit.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional business leaders, industry stakeholders, investment banks, and advisors to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Present pipeline developments, market insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert on market dynamics, competitive developments, industry trends, and M&A activity.

• Lead or support end-to-end execution of acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Develop transaction plans, governance structures, and timelines while coordinating cross-functional deal teams.
• Lead or support valuation analyses, financial modeling, and synergy assessments.
• Develop transaction strategies, pricing approaches, and negotiation frameworks.
• Coordinate and drive due diligence activities across commercial, financial, legal, operational, and strategic work streams.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress, risks, and critical decisions to key stakeholders.
• Partner closely with internal legal counsel to negotiate and finalize transaction agreements.
• Manage relationships with investment banks, advisors, industry experts, and target company leadership teams.

• Collaborate with transition leaders to ensure integration planning begins early in the transaction process.
• Support development of transition and value realization plans.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide transaction context to integration teams.
• Monitor integration progress and proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A and integration practices.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

• 10+ years of experience leading and executing M&A and strategic investment activities within multinational organizations, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development environments.
• Proven success sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong business development capabilities with an established regional network and demonstrated ability to originate strategic opportunities.
• Experience with venture investments, alternative investment structures, and advanced valuation methodologies.
• Experience with in consumer-facing, healthcare, Med Tech, life sciences, or service-based sectors is advantageous.
• Track record of success in fast-paced, high-growth, and transformational business environments.
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate development is highly valued.

• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives and stakeholders, including CEO, C‑1, and C‑2 level leaders.
• Ability to shape regional M&A strategy, drive alignment, and lead complex negotiations.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities across cultures, functions, and geographies.
• Collaborat…