Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

Company: Varian medical systems
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Together, we can beat cancer.At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions. If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you. -As a leader within Varian's Strategy & Corporate Development group, you will conduct due diligence of potential acquisition and investment targets, research innovative cancer treatment technologies, and help shape Varian's future corporate strategy. In this role, you will serve as a key strategic advisor for a diverse set of senior stakeholders across commercial, R&D, finance, regulatory, legal/IP, and other functions. You will also lead many aspects of an acquisition or investment transaction, including opportunity assessment, financial analysis and modeling, and deal structuring.Roles:Partner with senior leaders within Varian business lines to develop investment themes and the M&A opportunity pipelineConduct full range of corporate development activities from search & evaluation, due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements with legal counselDrive screening, evaluation, and due diligence on M&A and investment opportunities, including early-stage venture capital, product development partnerships, and structured transactionsFoster relationships with external companies of interestLead cross-functional diligence projects, including direct supervisory responsibility of junior team membersCraft new business cases and communicate actionable data-driven recommendations, including partnership with the Varian C-suitePerform financial analyses and modelingDesired Qualifications:Experience in healthcare investment banking, management consulting, venture capital investing, product marketing, or R&D of an operating companyDemonstrated ability of team leadership, people management, and mentorshipDemonstrated ability to create complex financial models with understanding of core finance and accounting principlesDemonstrated ability to conduct market analysis and competitive landscaping with the ability to translate the results into effective communication tools (presentations, pitches, etc.)Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and multitask while maintaining attention to detailStrong project management and communication skillsCapable of managing multiple priorities with limited oversight12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelors, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility. 10+ years of experience with an MBA or Masters. 8+ years of experience with a PhDVarian is required to comply with all local and applicable regulations that may be associated with vaccine requirements for certain roles.Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.#TogetherWeFightPrivacy StatementFull time

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