• SVP, Corporate Development & Strategy

    Cole-Parmer (Vernon Hills, IL)


    Job Title: SVP, Corporate Development & Strategy

     

    Reports To: CEO

     

    Position Location: Vernon Hills, IL (preferred) or Remote

     

    FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt

    Position Summary:

    The SVP will serve as a key member of Antylia’s executive leadership team, directly influencing the company’s long-term strategic direction. This individual will drive the company’s inorganic growth strategy globally—through acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances—and play a critical role in shaping capital allocation decisions alongside the CEO and the company’s private equity sponsors. This position will also provide executive sponsorship for the integration of acquired businesses and ensure all strategic investments are aligned with Antylia’s mission and financial objectives. The ideal candidate is a proven dealmaker with deep transaction experience in life sciences & diagnostics, who thrives in fast-paced, performance-driven environments. This is a board-facing, high-impact role with direct influence on value creation and eventual exit outcomes

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Architect and lead Antylia’s inorganic growth strategy, including M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships with accountability for delivering long-term enterprise value creation

    + Proactively identify, qualify and prioritize a pipeline of high-potential acquisition targets that align with Antylia’s strategic priorities

    + Lead and manage all phases of the deal process—including due diligence, valuation, financial modeling and negotiation of terms

    + Lead cross-functional, global teams through the full transaction lifecycle, ensuring successful operational, cultural and financial execution & integration

    + Identify white space opportunities, emerging technologies and industry trends—including competitor activity and disruptive innovations—to inform corporate strategy and guide sourcing priorities

    + Cultivate and own executive-level relationships with investment bankers, legal advisors, consultants and potential targets

    + Provide leadership and structure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring strong judgment and high-quality execution

    + Additional duties as assigned

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or JD/MBA preferred

    Experience:

    + 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, private equity or investment banking

    + Prior experience as a senior executive in a growth-oriented, PE-backed company

    + Track record of executing complex, cross-border deals

    + Deep knowledge of life sciences, diagnostics, or related markets

    Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

    + Demonstrated track record of sourcing and executing accretive transactions, ideally in diagnostics, fluid handling/bioprocessing, environmental, cold-chain products & adjacent sectors

    + Expertise in M&A deal structures, legal considerations and complex financial modeling

    + Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership and cross-functional teams

    + Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable strategies

    + Resilient, self-driven, and adaptable in high-growth, fast-paced environments

    + Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including investment bankers, legal advisors, and strategic partners

    + Strategic thinker with a strong work ethic and a bias for execution

    + Travel ~50-66%

    Compensation & Benefits:

    + Salary Range: $300k-$400k (plus bonus) depending on location, experience and qualifications

    + Eligible to participate in company’s incentive equity pool

    + Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Disability Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + 401(k) company match

    + Paid Time Off

    + Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)

    + Tuition Assistance

    + Additional benefits available with company package

     

    This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

     

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.