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Eurofins · 1 hour ago

Corporate Development Associate

Horsham, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$10/hr - $50/hr

4+ years exp

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides analytical testing services across various industries. The Corporate Development Associate will manage a pipeline of M&A targets in the United States, focusing on generating new revenue and supporting the company's strategic growth through acquisition activities.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Market analysis and identification (through lists of accreditations as well as market rumors and internal inputs) of potential acquisition targets

Select 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 concept

Negotiate confidentiality agreements and gather and analyze preliminary data such as confidential information memoranda, management presentations, financial statements, shareholding and leadership details

Evaluate targets in conjunction with Business Unit leader and members of the corporate development team based on their business and financial condition and outlook and recommend deal structure

In conjunction with members of the corporate development team, 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 required

Coordinate the due diligence and coordinate the activities of other external advisors (e.g. legal counsel, auditors) as required by the company

Assist negotiations and related strategy, attend meetings and give comments on sale and purchase documentation until signing/closing as required by the company

Validate the acquisition contracts, e.g., representations and warranties …

Create and manage attachments and exhibits for contract

Prepare recommendations to the investment committee

Coordinate of the closing of the deal, including financial statements

Assist in setting up reporting and quality of communication between the acquired companies and the general management of Eurofins

Support a potential legal reorganization of some companies, fiscal and financial optimization

Follow-up any post-closing obligation resulting from the acquisition (earn-outs, closing balance sheet adjustments, escrow releases, etc…)

Assist internal counsel with preparation of shareholder resolutions

Qualification

M&A experienceFinance & valuationsMS Office toolsMBACPAFluency in SpanishAnalytical skillsStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Minimum 4-6 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)

Strong analytical and conceptual skills, good strategic thinking and business acumen

High energy level, drive and a passion to succeed; eager to learn and to grow

Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and communication skills (verbal and written)

Excellent interpersonal, communication & team leadership skills

Self-starter, ownership and natural leadership & drive to get things done

Pragmatic and 'roll up sleeves' mentality, can do attitude, result driven, strong work ethics

Courage and self-confidence to take initiatives; autonomy

Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds

Thinking big picture, yet understanding details