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.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

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.