Associate Director / Director Business Development & Partnerships, APAC

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

This strategic position will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and executing deals that align with our long-term growth objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, deal-making expertise, and exceptional communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Partnerships & Alliances:

• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, negotiation of terms, and integration planning
• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic partnership opportunities (e.g. joint ventures, co-development agreements, distribution partnerships) that expand market reach, enhance product offerings, or generate new revenue streams
• Lead the negotiation and structuring of complex partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and successful long-term relationships
• Manage existing key strategic partnerships, fostering strong relationships and identifying opportunities for growth and expansion

Business Development:

• Proactively identify and assess new business opportunities, market segments, and emerging therapies that could drive future growth for Japan and key APAC countries
• Conduct competitive analysis and trend analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential targets and strategic partners
• Represent the company (in accordance with country leadership) at industry conferences, networking events, and meetings to identify new opportunities and build relationships

Financial Analysis & Valuation:

• Perform comprehensive financial modeling, valuation analysis (DCF, multiples etc.), and synergy assessments for targets and partnership opportunities

• Develop detailed business cases and ROI analyses to support investment decisions

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with executive leadership, product, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to ensure alignment of M&A and partnership strategies with overall company goals
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic growth initiatives

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA is highly preferred
• Minimum 8-10+ years of progressive experience in M&A, investment banking, strategic consulting, with a strong focus on deal execution
• Proven record of successfully identifying, structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions and strategic partnerships
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and due diligence processes
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Superior communication, presentation, and inter-personal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment
• Experience in investing in and structuring deals in Japan/ Medical device industry is a significant plus

Requisition ID: 611326

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!