Illumina, Inc.
Sr Manager, Corporate Development (Finance)
This role will have primary responsibility to analyze new M&A and related project opportunities and conduct diligence. Success in this role will help Illumina determine the best inorganic opportunities to grow and accelerate our mission of unlocking the power of the genome to improve human health.
This position will build market based financial models and conduct research into market and technology trends in order to build a financial assessment of M&A opportunities. This role will also orchestrate diligence including organizing a cross functional team to examine commercial, technology, and administrative issues related to M&A opportunities. The ability to synthesize large amounts of information; commercial, technology, and administrative into an executive level summary is essential for success.
This position is within the Corporate and Business Development (CBD) team within Illumina which owns the analysis and execution of strategic partnerships, M&A, and certain commercial initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Analysis: Lead, support, and own analysis of M&A opportunities. Find external and internal sources of information related to the market, competitive situation, technology, intellectual property, capabilities, and financials. Synthesize and summarize into a clear and accurate analysis of the opportunity as it relates to Illumina.
Diligence: Support diligence on targets through collaboration with key functions in the company to determine potential risks and integration issues associated with an opportunity. Coordinate the team, orchestrate an analysis along a prescribed timeline, and organize information.
Integration: Support the creation of integration plans and coordinate integration on concluded M&A deals. Support the creation of a comprehensive project tracking process, and support the program management of integration by coordinating the team, following up on required actions, and regular reporting of financial, and business metrics.
Requirements:
Previous experience in M&A and/or divestiture transactions is essential. Minimum of 3 years active participation in multiple analyses programs and concluded deals is a requirement. Demonstrated knowledge of early deal and market analysis and minimum of 3 years of experience as part of a leading investment bank, global consulting firm, or corporate business development team is required.
All applicants will be asked for a deal sheet of completed transaction and their role in the transactions as it related to analysis, diligence, and integration. Global experience in international deals is strongly preferred.
Relevant knowledge of companies and technologies in biotechnology, diagnostics, is a plus.
Education:
M.B.A. or fundamental and advanced coursework in business, strategy, and financial analysis is strongly preferred.
Scientific coursework and background in the areas of genomics, biology, or chemistry is required. Specific coursework and research in these technical areas with demonstrated broad knowledge in biology.
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