Strategy and Corporate Development Director

Location: UK - Watford

Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

Location: London, UK

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Strategy & Corporate Development to join one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, this role is central to shaping our long-term growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

You will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions that enhance our global portfolio and accelerate business performance. This is a highly visible role with regular exposure to senior leadership, including divisional executives and CEO-level stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Identify, analyze, and develop opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and equity investments aligned to corporate strategy
• Evaluate potential targets by conducting market and portfolio gap analyses
• Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders
• Develop clear, data-driven recommendations and present findings to senior leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and drive long-term growth

What you need to be successful

• 10+ years in progressive M&A, corporate development, or business development experience within healthcare, technology, or similarly complex industries
• Strong track record of successfully executing transactions in a global, multi-divisional environment
• Experience in corporate development of a large company/venture capital/private equity
• Advanced financial acumen, including experience with complex deal structures
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and manage external partnerships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess both qualitative and quantitative business opportunities
• Established professional network across investment banking, consulting, or corporate development

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to operate effectively both independently and within teams
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex and evolving deal processes
• You. Unlimited.
• We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
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• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.
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