Strategy and Corporate Development Director

Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

Location:

London, UK.

At Smith+
We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Strategy & Corporate Development to join one of the world’s leading medical technology companies.

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, this role is central to shaping our long‑term growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. You will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions that enhance our global portfolio and accelerate business performance. This is a highly visible role with regular exposure to senior leadership, including divisional executives and CEO‑level stakeholders.

• Identify, analyze, and develop opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and equity investments aligned with corporate strategy.
• Evaluate potential targets by conducting market and portfolio gap analyses.
• Lead end‑to‑end transaction execution, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders.
• Develop clear, data‑driven recommendations and present findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support strategic initiatives and drive long‑term growth.

• 10+ years in progressive M&A, corporate development, or business development experience within healthcare, technology, or similarly complex industries.
• Strong track record of successfully executing transactions in a global, multi‑divisional environment.
• Experience in corporate development of a large company, venture capital, or private equity.
• Advanced financial acumen, including experience with complex deal structures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and manage external partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative business opportunities.
• Established professional network across investment banking, consulting, or corporate development.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to operate effectively both independently and within teams.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex and evolving deal processes.

• Generous annual bonus and pension schemes.
• Share options through Save As You Earn.
• Car allowance.
• Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteering hours.
• Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance, and more.
• Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Hands‑on, team‑customised mentorship and training.
• Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary‑sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and many other employee discounts.