Associate Director Corporate Development

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.Job DescriptionJob Summary :Eurofins' corporate development team leads the execution of the company's strategic business and financial goals through merger and acquisition activity across all business lines. Our inorganic growth is a key component of Eurofins' overall strategy. The company has historically completed several dozen transactions annually on a global basis.The Associate Director will manage a complete pipeline of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) targets in the United States that generates $10MM to $50MM new revenues annually with an appropriate return in line with Eurofins' financial objectives. This is a highly visible role in the organization with direct exposure to, and interaction with, business and corporate leadership.The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in corporate development, transaction advisory, investment banking or private equity, including at least one year of buy-side M&A.Job Duties and Responsibilities:M&A Strategy and Sourcing:Market analysis and identification (through lists of accreditations as well as market rumors and internal inputs) of potential acquisition targetsSelect targets together with business leaders based on strategic relevance and likelihood of success (long list)Coordinate information flow between the targets, Business Unit, and Eurofins via log-file (long list) and active project list (short list)Approach potential targets, check with owner compatibility of interest/objectives and sell them the Eurofins conceptM&A Execution:Prepare and manage the confidentiality agreements and gather and analyze preliminary data such as confidential information memoranda, management presentations, financial statements, shareholding and leadership detailsEvaluate targets in conjunction with Business Unit leader and Managing Director of Corporate Development based on their business and financial condition and outlook and recommend deal structureIn conjunction with Managing Director of Corporate Development advise on the transaction process and tactics, in particular interfacing with the potential targets, shareholders or advisors and assist the business leaders in preparing negotiation documents required to progress a transaction towards completion including term sheets, heads of agreements, indicative offer letters or exclusivity agreements as requiredCoordinate the due diligence and coordinate the activities of other external advisors (e.g. legal counsel, auditors) as required by the companyAssist negotiations and related strategy, attend meetings and give comments on sale and purchase documentation until signing/closing as required by the companyValidate the acquisition contracts, e.g., representations and warranties ...Create and manage attachments and exhibits for contractCoordinate of the closing of the deal, including financial statementsIntegration of the acquired companies:Assist in setting up reporting and quality of communication between the acquired companies and the general management of EurofinsSupport a potential legal reorganization of some companies, fiscal and financial optimizationFollow-up any post-closing obligation resulting from the acquisition (earn-outs...)Prepare shareholder resolutions and follow-up annual account and post-closing performanceQualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

MBA or CPA is preferredScience background or interest preferred

- Outstanding technical / conceptual understanding of finance & valuations- Minimum 5-7 years of M&A experience in Audit (big 4) / Consulting, M&A (industry or boutique), Investment Banking or Private Equity; preferably experience in executing M&A strategy for an acquisitive corporation- Previous exposure and solid understanding of the M&A process (NDA, LOI, DD, SPA)- Fluency in English- Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:Strong analytical and conceptual skills, good strategic thinking and business acumenHigh energy level, drive and a passion to succeed; eager to learn and to growStrong interpersonal skills, including listening and communication skills (verbal and written)Excellent interpersonal, communication & team leadership skillsSelf-starter, ownership and natural leadership & drive to get things donePragmatic and "roll up sleeves" mentality, can do attitude, Result driven, strong work ethicsCourage and self-confidence to take initiatives; autonomyAbility to work with people from different cultural backgroundsConsistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in significant mattersComfortable to work in a very dynamic, fast growing environment and an entrepreneurial, de-central organizationsPerform excellent peer reviews and support, in relation to the workload, similar activities in other lines of business / countriesAbility to manage multiple project concurrently and work during nights and/or weekends as necessaryDomestic travel is required - 15%-20%

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