Head Of Life Science Inorganic Strategy

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

The preferred location for this role is Burlington. Open to other US Locations.

Your Role:

Drive the inorganic component of Life Science strategy by identifying high-growth markets and shaping partner vs. buy decisions while working closely with Strategy, BD, and BU teams to evaluate growth opportunities via inorganic approaches. You will identify and size growth segments, craft enterprise-level market entry theses, and recommend capital allocation priorities. The role involves defining buy vs. partner criteria and ecosystem strategies, supporting strategic planning processes, and driving leadership alignment. You will translate BU priorities into executable initiatives, apply sector frameworks to BU contexts, deliver data-driven narratives that influence LSET decisions, and build relationships with stakeholders and industry leaders.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Life Science experience required
• Bachelors Degree in a Life or Physical Science Discipline
• 8+ years inorganic strategy and/or consulting experience with a Tier 1 consulting firm or multi-national company with heavy partner/M&A strategy responsibilities in the life science sector
• Deep expertise in life sciences tools (consumables and instruments) and bioprocessing with mix of management consulting and operating experience
• Up to 20% travel domestic and international

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Cross-functional collaboration experience in complex, matrixed organizations; ability to lead without authority and mobilize teams
• Executive presence with exceptional communication skills and concise, persuasive storytelling for senior audiences
• Strategic thinking comfortable operating in ambiguity and "sculpting the fog" to create structure, clarity, and momentum

US Pay Range for this position: $171,100 - $265,700 USD

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

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