Our client is a market leader in their sector, delivering innovative solutions across the global and European markets. With deep integration across the supply chain, a clear commitment to its strategic priorities, and an ambitious international growth agenda, the business continues to build long-term value for its customers, partners, and stakeholders.
As a result of a recent internal promotion, the business is now seeking to appoint a
Head of Corporate Development
. This is a critical leadership position at the centre of the organisation's growth engine. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of the Group's corporate development and M&A strategy - driving inorganic growth across their divisions and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the business.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term success of a rapidly expanding international business. The role will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Executive Committee, and the Board, offering a high level of visibility, influence, and career progression potential.
The Role
The Head of Corporate Development will lead the group's inorganic growth strategy - identifying, appraising, executing, and integrating strategic acquisitions and partnerships. This is a commercially strategic, execution-focused role, requiring a strong track record in M&A and an ability to translate group strategy into actionable, value-accretive outcomes.
For the right candidate, this opportunity offers a significant platform for growth and progression - with a potential career path into commercial leadership roles across the group. The culture is entrepreneurial and performance-driven, with a strong track record of internal promotion and leadership development.
The role will be based in their Group headquarters in Dublin on a predominantly onsite basis, with some international travel required.
Specific Responsibilities will include:
* Strategic Leadership:
* Lead the development and execution of the corporate development strategy in line with group strategic objectives.
* Proactively identify M&A and partnership opportunities across the group's markets.
* Deal Origination & Business Development:
* Identify, assess, and cultivate a pipeline of potential M&A targets and strategic partnerships.
* Undertake initial commercial due diligence and screening of investment opportunities.
* Transaction Execution:
* Build compelling investment cases, including strategic rationale and financial modelling.
* Lead all aspects of the transaction process: valuation, due diligence, stakeholder coordination, negotiation, legal documentation, and post-close activities.
* Present recommendations to the Board and Senior Executive Team.
* Post-Merger Integration:
* Lead the integration of acquired entities, working closely with divisional teams.
* Monitor and report on investment performance, ensuring delivery against strategic objectives.
* Drive ongoing improvement and realisation of synergies.
* Collaboration with Leadership:
* Work closely with the CFO, divisional leadership, and functional teams across the group to ensure alignment and effective execution.
* Actively support broader strategic initiatives, including participation in investor relations and market engagement.
The Person
To be considered for this Head of Corporate Development role, candidates must be strategic, commercially astute, and execution-oriented, with a demonstrable track record of leading complex M&A transactions and managing senior stakeholders. You will be adaptable, collaborative, and capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
You will also bring the ambition to progress into broader commercial or global leadership roles within the organisation.
Specifically, we are looking for:
* Proven experience in corporate development, M&A, strategic finance, or investment advisory.
* Deep experience in deal origination, financial modelling, valuation, and commercial due diligence.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholders, including Boards and senior executives.
* A strategic mindset with strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation capabilities.
* A strong academic record, ideally with a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA).
* Experience in the healthcare, medtech or life sciences sectors is preferred.
What's on offer:
* A senior leadership opportunity in a high growth, internationally expanding Irish business.
* A pivotal role influencing the strategic direction and inorganic growth agenda of the group.
* Exceptional exposure to the CFO, executive leadership and board.
* A long-term career path with real opportunity to progress into global commercial leadership roles.
* A culture of empowerment, innovation, and performance, with a strong track record of promoting from within.
To discover more about this opportunity, apply now for a confidential discussion.
Desired Skills and Experience
Corporate Finance
Corporate Development
Merger
Acquisitions
M&A
Strategy
Corporate business Development
Business Strategy