Corporate Development Manager

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

The Corporate Development Manager will play a pivotal role in contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the Company through the execution and management of corporate development initiatives.

This role follows a hybrid model, combining in-office and remote work. We offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate individual needs while maintaining team collaboration.

The position will provide support to the Company’s Investor Relations and Treasury functions, particularly around the quarterly earnings cycle. Key responsibilities are expected to include: 

Corporate Development:

• Manage the development of the company’s inorganic growth strategy (mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, licensing, etc.)
• Work with corporate, regional and commercial teams in support of the Company’s strategic planning process
• Maintain pipeline of opportunities for each major product category / growth strategy to accelerate the Company’s strategic initiatives
• Formalize toll-gate review process and serve as initial point of contact to coordinate review of in-bound M&A and technological development opportunities with key internal stakeholders
• Prepare financial models, valuation analyses and overview presentations, as necessary, to support transaction review
• Serve as the point person on the execution of transactions, including management of the diligence process, development of integration plans in concert with business teams and the finalization of acquisition models
• Participate in regular meetings and reviews that occur with investment banks and similar external parties

Investor Relations:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly earnings materials – press release, presentation, Q&A items
• Assist in the development of certain investor presentations, including in support of a possible Investor Day event
• Assist with various internal financial analyses as needed, examples would include – drivers of historical growth/profitability at the segment, product category and/or regional level, free cash flow review, ROIC performance, etc.
• Undertake various peer/industry benchmarking and valuation analyses
• Conduct industry analysis as needed to support investor communications and management’s discussion of financial results

Treasury:

• Assist with FX and hedging analyses, modeling potential capital markets transactions and review of capital structure opportunities
• Support analysis of capital allocation opportunities beyond M&A – debt paydown, share repurchases, growth capex

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong base of corporate finance knowledge, as well as extensive financial analysis and modeling capabilities
• High level of attention to detail
• Individual needs to be comfortable being proactive and working in a less-structured, dynamic environment
• Willingness to learn and ability to collaborate with team members across different regions and areas of the organization
• Comfort regularly interacting with senior executives

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's of science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university
• 2-3 years' experience in corporate development, investment banking or similar corporate finance function. 

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WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.