Job Description

Our Corporate & Business Development team acts as the stewards for M&A for the enterprise, and we are seeking a high-energy, passionate, and adept professional to join our team as a Corporate & Business Development Associate reporting to the VP of Corporate Development/Head of M&A.

In this role, you will support all aspects of the acquisition lifecycle and investment thesis development.

You will support deal origination and M&A funnel development in partnership with the Business Development leads. This includes market and strategic evaluations that form the foundation of our investment thesis, through the development of a fact-based understanding of markets and acquisition targets. Deeply analytical – framing and conducting data analyses, market modeling, hypothesis building.

The role will also support deal execution – supporting the coordination of deal teams, due diligence, and supporting financial analysis.

You will monitor and report on M&A competitor activities, landscape trends, and key marketplace activities to Agilent.

The position has high visibility in the organization and involves frequent interaction with the CEO Staff as well as other Agilent cross-functional teams and counterparties. The role also involves active partnership with the AVP-Business Development leads, AVP-Corporate Development leads, and close coordination with the VP-General Managers and VP-Group Controllers for each Agilent business group.

The ideal candidate will lead by influence, work collaboratively, and be comfortable in a fluid environment and navigating ambiguity. Required experience includes leading the full lifecycle of complex global M&A transactions, developing and evaluating valuation models, conducting comprehensive due diligence, and driving successful deal execution from strategy through close.

Location: This role can be performed anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant professional experience across business consulting, private equity, investment banking, and/or Corporate Development with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, investment thesis building, and deal execution
Proficient in using secondary research and designing and conducting primary research
Broad understanding and experience with qualitative and quantitative market research techniques
Strong experience in financial modeling strongly preferred
Knowledge and familiarity with biopharma, Cell and Gene therapy, genomics, and clinical diagnostics
Knowledge of technical and scientific details; credible in discussing current and future industry trends in front of customers and internal team members
Broad exposure to life science tools a plus
Intellectually curious with a bias for action; ownership attitude to solve problems and aim for actionable results

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 26, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $133,120.00 - $249,600.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Finance

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Corporate & Business Development Senior Manager