Corporate Development Associate

  • Full-Time
  • Chicago, IL
  • VillageMD
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Join VillageMD as a Corporate Development Associate in Chicago, IL.

Join the frontlines of today's healthcare transformation.

Why VillageMD?

At VillageMD, we're looking for a Corporate Development Associate to help us transform the way primary care is delivered and how patients are served. As a national leader on the forefront of healthcare, we've partnered with many of today's best primary care physicians. We're equipping them with the latest digital tools. Empowering them with proven strategies and support. Inspiring them with better practices and consistent results.

We're creating care that's more accessible. Effective. Efficient. With solutions that are value-based, physician-driven and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we're looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence, are ready to embrace change, and never settle for the status quo. Individuals who have the confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning.

Could this be you?

As a Corporate Development Associate you will directly support the evaluation and execution of potential growth partnerships. They will develop strong working relationships across the organization maintaining regular interaction and collaboration with staff and executive leadership.

How you can make a difference

  • Lead day-to-day transaction execution, coordinate due diligence, and support the structuring of acquisition opportunities in coordination with operational leads, legal counsel, and external parties.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of financial, legal, and operational data to evaluate potential M&A targets
  • Develop detailed financial models in support of strategic acquisitions and other new growth partnership opportunities.
  • Support the full transaction lifecycle including reviewing confidential information presentations, preparing, and reviewing data rooms, conducting due diligence, etc.
  • Create in-depth memorandums and present to senior management regarding the rationale of prospective acquisitions.
  • Drive continuous improvement of analytical tools, processes, and outputs.
  • Assist with the management of select business development initiatives and other strategic projects.
  • Support the Corporate Development pipeline by researching industry dynamics, screening potential acquisitions, and developing acquisition business cases.
  • Synthesize information gathered in due diligence process to inform key decision makers.

Skills for success

  • A willingness to learn, take initiative and be resourceful.
  • A bias for action and pragmatic solutions
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • The ability to be flexible in an ambiguous and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to solve problems and establish trust.
  • A low ego and humility; an ability to gain trust through strong communication and doing what you say you will do.

Experience to drive change

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Sound knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles
  • Prior M&A experience highly preferred, healthcare experience preferred.
  • Extensive experience with financial analysis in the context of transactions including pro forma financial modeling and valuation.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and deliver quality outcomes while effectively managing multiple competing priorities.
  • Previous, external client interface and relationship management strongly preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience managing M&A processes within investment banking, corporate development, consulting, private equity, or related environment.
  • Experience building relationships and working on diverse teams.
  • Demonstrated history of presenting to senior executives and Board of Directors.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How you will thrive

In addition to competitive salaries, a 401k program with company match, bonus, and a valuable health benefits package, VillageMD offers paid parental leave, pre-tax savings on commuter expenses, and generous paid time off. You work in a highly-collaborative, conscientious, forward-thinking environment that welcomes your experience and enables you to make a significant impact from Day 1.

Most importantly, you make a difference. You see a clear connection between your daily work on VillageMD products and services and the advancement of innovative solutions and improved quality of healthcare for providers and patients.

Our unique VillageMD culture – how inclusion and diversity make the difference

At VillageMD, we see diversity and inclusion as a source of strength in transforming healthcare. We believe building trust and innovation are best achieved through diverse perspectives. To us, acceptance and respect are rooted in an understanding that people do not experience things in the same way, including our healthcare system. Individuals seeking employment at VillageMD are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Those seeking employment at VillageMD are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Explore your future with VillageMD today.

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