Director, Strategy and Corporate Development

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What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For nine straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

Director, Strategy and Corporate Development

Pure Storage is seeking an analytical and business-minded strategy and corporate development professional with broad-based industry experience. The Director of Strategy and Corporate Development will report to Pure’s VP and Strategy & Corporate Development and will  work directly with with key stakeholders to analyze and synthesize product direction and opportunities, trends in the technology, industry, market and competitive landscapes, and to develop strategic plans to support market growth, competitive strategies, and new investment areas and opportunities.

This high-impact role will also play a critical role in driving Pure’s Corporate Development function to develop a strong network of industry, VC and startup contacts, and to assess new market opportunities that will expand Pure’s market size and footprint.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and critical analysis of current products and markets, market adjacencies and opportunities, and competitive activity and strategies
• Developing strategic execution plans to enhance current products and markets, and drive growth and competitive positioning
• Identifying and developing strategic execution plans to pursue new opportunities and adjacencies
• Developing and maintain assessments of potential strategic investment, partnership, or M&A opportunities aligned to strategic plans
• Develop and cultivate a sensing function and network for new startups and technology market entrants and disruptors, aligned to strategic plans

Traits of an ideal candidate:

• Strong business acumen and experience in the technology industry
• Analytical and data-driven, but forward-looking in thinking and decision-making 
• Able to distill complex information and incomplete problem statements into their basic elements and actionable strategies and plans
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to work cross-functionally and quickly establish functional work relationships

Qualifications and background: 

• 7-12 years of experience in  enterprise technology / strategy / corporate development / consulting / investment banking / VC & PE
• Proven track record of developing and implementing new business and technology strategies
• Strong technical skills and knowledge, and ability to synthesize and understand new areas of technology quickly
• Experience with business development, strategic investments and partnership, and M&A
• Strong industry and VC community network
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis and information into a clear and concise form

The annual base salary range is: $194,000.00 – $311,000.00 Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out p