Ecolab is active in mergers and acquisitions, investments, and partnerships on a global basis across its various business units as a means of inorganic growth.  To that end, Corporate Development is a centralized global corporate group set up with the objective of leading this activity on behalf of Ecolab. The Corporate Development team is composed of senior members who interface with the business units, and associated executives, and the functional groups across the company.  The Corporate Development team is responsible for both the Business Development and M&A/Investments activity associated with inorganic growth.

Ecolab is seeking a Director or Senior Director for the Business Development – Life Sciences team who will be leading strategic expansion opportunity assessment, target identification and sourcing, and commercial team transaction support for one or more divisions on a global basis. This position reports to the Executive Vice President Corporate and Business Development and is located in St. Paul, MN.

Location: Hybrid role based out of St. Paul, MN or King of Prussia, PA

What You Will Do:

Lead discussion/consideration of global inorganic growth opportunities, including strategic expansion platform opportunities, with division leadershipPrepare market taxonomy and/or market space gap analysis and identify specific potential targets for acquisition, partnership or otherwiseProfile, contact and engage prospective targetsPrepare discussion, communication and internal approval materials as needed in support of potential opportunitiesAssemble and lead commercial due diligence team to evaluate opportunity and target, translate findings into forecast, and identify integration planning implicationsPartner with M&A, Minority Investments and Technology Partnership & Development teams to execute the appropriate transaction

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be an outstanding leader with strong relationship building skills, strategic and business acumen, and communication skillsExperience in strategy development with exposure to M&A, investment, and partnership related workLife Sciences industry experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with solid financial and general business acumenSkilled project management in terms of both leading the thought content and managing the processThe ability to lead and work well in a team based, matrixed environmentAn undergraduate degree in finance or related business degree, with an MBA or other advanced business degree required10 years of professional experience including 5 years of experience as a business development, strategy, or strategic marketing professional, with at least 2 years in a management consulting environment preferred

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $149,700.00 - $224,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

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In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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