You will lead strategic initiatives and M&A activities, conducting analyses and translating complex data into insights to inform decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
Anforderungen
- •Top-tier degree in Business Administration
- •Sound experience in top-tier strategy consulting
- •Proven expertise in Corporate M&A and Strategy
- •Strong skills in valuation methodologies
- •Strong track record of driving business impact
- •Sharp analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- •Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Deine Aufgaben
- •Shape and execute external growth strategies.
- •Drive due diligence for M&A transactions.
- •Support licensing and partnership opportunities.
- •Conduct market and competitive analyses.
- •Identify potential acquisition targets or investment opportunities.
- •Translate findings into actionable insights.
- •Influence strategic decisions for top leadership.
- •Contribute to high-impact strategic projects.
Original Beschreibung
# Director Corporate Strategy, M&A (m/f/d)
Country:
Germany
City:
Aachen
Department:
Corporate Functions
Job ID:
44633
Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid
Our **Corporate Functions** teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.
**What the Job Looks Like**
Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
* Play a key role in shaping and executing Grünenthal’s ambitious external growth strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, and Operations.
* Drive due diligence processes for M&A transactions, and support licensing and partnership opportunities as needed.
* Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses to identify potential acquisition targets, assets, or investment opportunities.
* Translate complex findings into actionable insights that influence strategic decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
* Contribute to high-impact strategic projects for the Grünenthal Group, the CEO, and the Corporate Executive Board.
**What You Should Bring to the Table**
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:
* A top-tier degree in Business Administration, Economics, Science, or a related field.
* Sound Experience in Top Tier strategy consulting or corporate roles such as Corporate Development, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Investment Banking.
* Proven expertise in Corporate M&A, Strategy, and Business Development—ideally with a focus on established brands.
* Strong skills in valuation methodologies and understanding of accounting principles
* A strong track record of driving business impact through strategic thinking.
* Sharp analytical (incl Excel) and conceptual thinking skills to simplify complexity and guide decisions.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities to influence at all levels.
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| | ***"We’re seeking a hands-on and strategic thinker who wants to shape Grünenthal’s future through impactful growth initiatives and M&A deals. "*** Annika Hesseling, the Hiring Manager |