Associate Director Corporate Development

Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet! What You Can Expect Lead and support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of mergers & acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnership opportunities in support of Zimmer Biomet’s inorganic growth strategy. Serve as a key contributor across the full transaction lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, valuation and business case development, due diligence leadership, transaction execution, and post-transaction planning. Partner closely with Corporate Development leadership, business unit leaders, Corporate Strategy, and cross-functional stakeholders to advance high-quality deal flow and support informed strategic decision-making. Build and maintain relationships with external advisors, bankers, and other intermediaries to support efficient execution and opportunity development. How You'll Create Impact Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case development for M&A, investment, and partnership opportunities. Drive key aspects of transaction evaluation, including strategic fit assessment, market analysis, competitive review, and risk identification. Lead diligence workstreams across finance, legal, tax, strategy, regulatory, and business unit teams to support efficient and thorough evaluation of opportunities. Partner with business units and Corporate Strategy to prioritize opportunities aligned to Zimmer Biomet’s growth objectives and portfolio strategy. Prepare clear, concise, and executive-ready materials, including transaction summaries, investment memos, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership. Support transaction execution activities, including process management, issue resolution, timeline tracking, advisor coordination, and document review. Contribute to deal structuring discussions and negotiation preparation by evaluating strategic, financial, and operational tradeoffs. Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, external advisors, and other intermediaries to support a strong pipeline of relevant opportunities. Help guide post-transaction planning activities, including integration readiness, milestone tracking, and performance follow-up as assigned. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Corporate Development processes, templates, tools, and analytical frameworks to drive consistency and efficiency across transactions. Mentor less experienced team members and provide guidance on modeling, research, and transaction process execution. What Makes You Stand Out Strong experience in M&A, investments, strategic partnerships, and/or corporate development, ideally within MedTech, medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences. Strong understanding of valuation, transaction economics, business case development, and diligence workflows. Ability to independently lead complex analyses and manage multiple transaction workstreams simultaneously. Strong strategic thinking and ability to connect market trends, competitive dynamics, and portfolio priorities to opportunity assessment. Effective cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a matrixed environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into clear recommendations for senior leadership. High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information with discretion. Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders, bankers, advisors, and external counterparties. Comfort operating in a fast-paced, dynamic deal environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines. Your Background Bachelor's degree and 6 years relevant experience, or Associate's degree and 8 years relevant experience, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree a plus. Preferred: 8+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, business development, strategic finance, or strategy. Preferred: Direct experience leading core components of M&A or investment transaction processes, including financial analysis, due diligence, and execution support. Preferred: Strong financial modeling and business case development experience supporting investment, acquisition, or partnership decisions. Preferred: Prior experience in the MedTech, medical device, or broader life sciences industry preferred, with familiarity in orthopedic or surgical markets a plus. Travel Expectations Up to 20% EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability