VP, Corporate Development

Overview

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• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
• Family-focused benefits  
• Wellness incentives 
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
• And more  

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The VP, Corporate Development drives Emory Healthcare's growth agenda through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, divestitures, and innovative business models.

 

Partnering closely with the SVP, Corporate Development, this leader evaluates opportunities, develops proposals, and serves as the primary point of contact for cross-functional planning, due diligence, and integration efforts across all phases of the M&A lifecycle.

 

Transaction Leadership & Deal Execution

Lead end-to-end deal management, serving as the single point of contact for all internal and external resources involved in transaction processes

Partner with internal and external legal counsel to develop, negotiate, and execute letters of intent and definitive agreements; review and contribute to all transaction legal documents

Ensure effective management of post-closing deal terms and timely handoff to integration teams

Financial Analysis & Valuation

Review and critically evaluate pro formas and business case documents prepared by the FP&A team, applying strong financial acumen and modeling skills

Manage valuation processes with external consultants to confirm fair market value of transactions, including quality of earnings adjustments, pro forma/normalization calculations, and working capital analysis

Assemble, review, and finalize internal project summaries and executive presentations for leadership review and approval

Cross-Functional Leadership & Integration

Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across finance, legal, clinical operations, HR, IT, compliance, and other areas through due diligence, transaction review, and integration planning

Partner with clinical, operational, and financial leaders to strengthen and grow key service lines and business portfolios

Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence

Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions and support Emory Healthcare's growth mission

Additional Duties as Assigned

Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites

Work Type: Hybrid employee - may split time between working remotely and working in the office

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
• 5+ years of professional experience in transaction-related business or hospital M&A required
• At least five years of increasing levels of responsibility with an emphasis on complex transactions and investments
• Ability to execute and implement complex acquisitions, investments and alternative complex arrangements in new or expanding strategic areas and markets
• Experience in strategic planning, investment analysis and management
• Experience indicating an ability to present complex matters to executive leadership to drive decision making, followed by the translation of high-level guidance into executable plans

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to execute complex acquisitions, investments, and alternative arrangements in new or expanding strategic markets

Experience in strategic planning, investment analysis, financial modeling, and deal management

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization

Strong executive presence with the ability to present complex matters to senior leadership and translate high-level guidance into executable plans

Excellent communication, negotiation, project management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
• 10+ years of professional experience in transaction-related business or hospital M&A preferred with