Corporate Development Associate

Corporate Development Associate

The Corporate Development Associate will work as part of a high-profile team responsible for the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies for all Thermo Fisher business units worldwide. Additionally, the Associate provides related competitive intelligence for senior management.

• Support M&A strategy objectives including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
• Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and leading divestitures
• Support the development and communication of the strategic business justifications to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
• Build and present financial models including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Assist with due diligence processes
• Support transaction execution
• Assist with the integration planning process as required
• Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
• Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
• Support special projects as assigned in connection with the Corporate Development team's goals and strategy

• Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
• 3+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments or equivalent experience at premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm. Alternately, an MBA with undergraduate degree, and a minimum of two years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
• Excellent financial and analytical skills - including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Impeccable, exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills including excellent, differentiated facility in Microsoft Power Point
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
  
  Excellent attitude and capacity for learning quickly in a very dynamic, intensive environment
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with capacity for learning quickly in an intensive and fast-paced environment

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, 401(k), and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $91,.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount