Senior Manager, Corporate Development

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

ABOUT THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Our Mission is our Purpose: We enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With our outstanding financial performance, leading market positions and the largest investment in innovation in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Thermo Fisher has consistently delivered exceptional financial performance with double digit revenue and profitability growth over the last decade. We have committed to 7-9% long-term organic revenue growth further enhanced by acquisitions. Pharma and Biotech represents over half of our revenues. Our other customers are Academic & Government, Diagnostics & Healthcare and Industrial. Each are strong and durable end markets with very attractive global growth.
Thermo Fisher has committed that M&A will represent the majority of our capital deployment strategy. In 2021, we completed 15 transactions representing ~$30 billion in M&A. The acquisition of PPD for $20+ billion established Thermo Fisher as a leader in the CRO industry and was one of the largest global transactions in 2021. Other transactions spanned the scope of our entire business including molecular biology, protein synthesis, life science instrumentation and biologics and drug manufacturing.
We believe ourselves to be one of the most active Corporate Development teams in any industry and a clear leader in life sciences.
Investor Relations Overview
2023 Investor Day Presentation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fourth Quarter and 2023 Results
Corporate Social Responsibility 2023 Report
Marc Casper’s appearance on Mad Money - February 2022
Fortune’s Annual List of the 500 Largest U.S. Companies

HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Science or a technical field); MBA preferred
• Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in M&A in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, investment banking.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and negotiating business transactions including acquisition evaluation, modeling and financial analysis
• Demonstrated leadership ability - including the development and empowerment of high-potential emerging professionals with consistent record leading, supporting, and managing transactions
• Demonstrated commitment to seeking and supporting diverse perspectives and backgrounds in the workplace
• Ability to understand organization goals and proactively identify inorganic opportunities to meet them
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency managing and prioritizing multiple projects and initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with capacity for learning quickly in a very intensive and fast-paced environment
• Exceptional financial and analytical skills including a very strong understanding of accounting principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Strong teamwork and project management skills with the ability to lead projects in a multi-disciplinary, matrixed environment
• Impeccable attention to detail in all aspects of work product
• Willingness to travel both domestic and internationally, as required

• Lead and participate on teams in developing M&A strategies and decision support analysis for the senior leadership team
• Identify, research, analyze and value potential acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and other strategic growth opportunities
• Support M&A strategy objectives – including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities, and all phases of transaction execution
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
• Create, review, and present financial models including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Perform and lead due diligence process
• Assist in the development and communication of the strategic business case to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
• Support or lead the transaction negotiation and closing processes
• Lead and assist in the execution of corporate divestitures
• Support Strategic Planning / Business Development process, including evaluation of new business opportunities and development of M&A strategy
• Work closely with and oversee Analyst, Associate, and Manager level professionals