Vice President, Corporate Development

Who we are

We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

Join us!

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a seasoned, strategic Vice President, Corporate Development to lead the company’s global inorganic growth strategy. This executive will drive mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth initiatives aligned to Worldwide's value creation plan. The role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, partnering closely with executive leadership to identify, evaluate, and deliver high-impact opportunities that accelerate enterprise value.

This role will report to Worldwide Clinical Trials’ Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

• Partner with leadership to define and execute the corporate development strategy aligned to the company’s long-range plan.
• Identify, source, and prioritize acquisition targets, partnerships, and strategic opportunities across the life sciences ecosystem.
• In partnership with investors, lead end-to-end deal execution, including valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, and closing.
• Drive comprehensive due diligence processes, coordinating cross-functional teams across IT, Finance, Legal, Operations, Quality, Human Resources and Commercial.
• In partnership with the Integration Management Office, lead post-merger integration planning and execution to ensure delivery of synergies and long-term value creation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks, advisors, founders, and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing market, competitive, and pipeline analyses to identify trends and emerging opportunities.
• Prepare and present materials for executive leadership and the Board, including investment cases and transaction updates.
• Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives critical to Worldwide's strategic growth priorities.

This highly visible leadership role works closely with the CEO, CFO, and senior leadership team, and regularly engages with the Board of Directors, external advisors, and potential partners. The VP, Corporate Development serves as a trusted advisor on enterprise growth strategy and plays a critical role in shaping Worldwide's future direction.

• Deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions with a proven record of executing complex transactions end-to-end.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect market insights to actionable growth initiatives.
• Experience sourcing founder-led businesses and collaborating with intermediaries and investment banking networks.
• Demonstrated experience leading diligence and integration preferably within life sciences or healthcare services.
• Highly analytical, with strong financial modeling and problem-solving capabilities.
• Structured and logical thinker with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong cross-functional…