Director, M&A Business Development

SUMMARY:

The Director, Corporate Development at Hoya Vision Care is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers and acquisitions Aligned with our company’s strategic goals. This role involves leading international cross-functional teams, performing due diligence, and developing integration plans to ensure successful transactions. The Senior Director will play a key role in shaping the company’s growth strategy through inorganic opportunities, thereby enhancing Hoya Vision Care’s market position and value proposition. 

You will be an integral part of our company's growth initiatives, working on strategic assignments involving M&A and other complex activities. This role is critical in identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that align with our company's growth objectives for North America and Latin America.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Prospecting and target development: Build industry relationships and create an investment thesis, which will result in target evolution over time and will result in HOYA being seen as a preferred acquiror.
• Identify and Evaluate Opportunities: Identify and evaluate potential M&A opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Due Diligence: Lead the due diligence process, including financial analysis, risk assessment, and integration planning.
• Deal Negotiation: Negotiate and structure deals to maximize value for the company and its stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth post-merger integration.
• Deal Approvals: Drive internal alignment for deal approvals.

Joint Ventures and Partnerships:

• Opportunity Assessment: Identify and assess opportunities for joint ventures and strategic partnerships to expand market reach and capabilities.
• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing partners.
• Partnership Agreements: Negotiate and structure partnership agreements to ensure mutual benefits and alignment with company objectives.
• Ongoing Partnership Management: Monitor and manage ongoing partnerships to ensure successful outcomes.
• Approval Alignment: Drive internal alignment for JV and partnership approvals. 
• Venture: On an ad-hoc basis, support Head of M&A on evaluation of potential new technologies. 

Stakeholder Management

• Communication and Reporting: Present findings, recommendations, and status updates to senior leadership and executives.
• Point of Contact: Serve as a key point of contact for M&A-related inquiries and communications

Strategic Planning:

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with Hoya Vision Care’s strategic objectives, including key relationships and opportunities with decision makers.
• Develop and maintain an M&A pipeline, including monitoring industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Lead the preparation of strategic business cases and financial models for potential transactions.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing corporate development team.
• Foster Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary tools and resources to achieve their goals.