Director, Corporate Development

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.

Position Summary:

The Director, Corporate Development will be a key member of the Corporate Development team, responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing transactions with prioritized external companies to drive growth for the business. This leader will partner with the business to define the external innovation strategy, identify strategically aligned companies, build the business case for acquisition, partnership or alliances, determine the appropriate deal structure, manage the diligence process and lead the negotiation process for transactions.

General Responsibilities:

Key tasks include:

• Partner with the business to drive inorganic growth strategies that support key business objectives including target identification and cultivation  

• Proactively search for, identify and evaluate (alongside business leaders) potential external opportunities that are consistent with external innovation strategies of the business

• Build relationships with the external innovation ecosystem to increase visibility for LivaNova through incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurs and universities

• Be the point person for the full M&A transaction process

• Build, review and present financial models and related analyses, including discounted cash flow and investment returns for potential transactions

• Manage the diligence process, ensuring risks are appropriately highlighted to leadership

• Lead the development of the business case, including seeking approvals through LivaNova’s governance process

• Determine the right creative deal structures to meet the needs of the various stakeholders balancing LivaNova’s interests

• Lead negotiations of term sheet and definitive agreements through to closing, and provide transitional support to the integration teams

Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, strategy consulting or investment banking

• Medical device or healthcare industry experience preferred           

• Experience identifying and recommending companies for acquisitions, partnerships and collaborations preferred

• Track record of success across the full M&A process including building business cases, managing leadership approvals and negotiating terms sheets and legal agreements is required

• Solid financial acumen to support financial modeling of transactions, valuation, and deal structuring is required

• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders is required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly is required

Education:

• B.S. degree in a business or science related field required

• MBA or equivalent preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel ~20%

Pay Transparency:

• A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $180,000 - $230,000 + discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location.

Employee benefits include:

·       Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision

·       Personal and Vacation Time

·       Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)

·       Employee Stock Purchase Plan

·       Training & Education Assistance

·       Bonus Referral Program

·       Service Awards

·       Employee Recognition Program

·       Flexible Work Schedules