[Hiring] Director, Corporate Development @Research Triangle Institute

Role Description

Our Corporate Development team leads RTI'S mergers & acquisitions (M&A), equity investments and strategic alliances. We actively evaluate acquisitions and other forms of strategic partnerships that fit with RTI's strategy, mission and values.

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Development, the Director will lead acquisition and investment opportunities from market assessment and proactive sourcing through diligence, structuring, negotiation, and post-close accountability. This is a hands-on role with substantial ownership and direct executive exposure. Knowledge and experience in Life sciences, Healthcare, or Government Contracting is highly valued.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business leadership and strategy teams across the institute to review growth strategies and provide feedback on how M&A and equity investments fit within the broader strategy.
• Manage RTI’s equity investment portfolio; actively engage with the portfolio companies, track and report performance.
• Work with bankers, VC and private equity firms to source potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities and partnerships aligned with RTI’s strategic priorities and present them to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to business groups as they build the business case and pressure test the acquisition and/or investment thesis or partnership’s strategic rationale.
• Lead the execution phases of the transaction process by working closely with the business unit, legal team, external advisors and functional due diligence leads from across the company.
• Address post-closing activities - post-close adjustment determination, escrow releases, dispute resolution, rep and warranty insurance expiration dates, etc.
• Partner with the integration leader and cross-functional business leaders to support the initial integration activities and continue to strengthen relationships across the business units and functional teams.
• Advise business executives on the financial implications and risks related to key transaction issues and important strategic M&A and investment decisions.
• Engage with investment bankers on inbound acquisition opportunities and to exchange M&A ideas as well as solicit information and perspectives on companies and business areas of interest.

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong organization and management skills, getting the best from your colleagues to deliver results on time. You will apply sound business judgment and a strategic, analytical mindset to manage multiple projects at once and to identify and resolve operational and integration challenges as they arise. As a motivational, collaborative leader, you will inspire large and diverse teams. You will also communicate with confidence and clarity and demonstrate strong executive presence. Above all, you will lead with unquestionable ethics and unwavering integrity.

The preferred location for this role is Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina; however, candidates based in California’s Bay Area will also be strongly considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing strategies for large, complex global organizations where working across organizations and leading through influence are keys to success.
• Firm understanding of excel financial modeling, financial statements and valuation.
• Experience working in an environment with high expectations and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills required, proven ability to communicate ideas and recommendations at all levels in the organization, across functional and geographic boundaries.
• Experience interacting with multiple parties, such as C-suite, investors, bankers, lawyers and other third-party advisors, in a transaction setting - strong presentation, writing and speaking skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. RTI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, now or in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Merit-based annual increases.
• Bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program.
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability).
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments.
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range

$225,000.00-$275,000.00