The Senior Director of Corporate Development will lead corporate development initiatives, including M&A sourcing, execution, and capital planning, while collaborating across the Finance team on strategic projects.
Aledade is seeking a strategic and driven Senior Director of Corporate Development to join our Finance team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. In this high-impact role, you will lead corporate development initiatives—including evaluating both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, driving M&A sourcing and execution, and supporting capital planning and strategy. You’ll also collaborate across Finance on cross-functional strategic projects that shape the future of the organization. While this is currently an individual contributor role, there is strong potential to build and lead a small team as the function evolves and scales.
We are flexible with geographic location—the ideal candidate can work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. or from our Bethesda, MD or Durham, NC offices.
Primary Duties:
Develop strategic growth opportunities, including market evaluation, problem and opportunity definition, evaluation, and business plan development:
- Target and evaluate potential acquisitions and/or strategic partnerships based on market positioning and fit with long-term company strategy
- Construct financial projections models and valuation analyses
Lead diligence, coordination, and execution of M&A and/or strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders:
- Communicate status updates and key decision points to executive leadership
- Conduct build / buy / partner analyses and assist in capital allocation decisions
- Negotiate definitive agreements, term sheets, and letters of intent
- Provide support and partnership on integration planning
Additional Duties:
- Drive capital planning strategy, including the evaluation of capital alternatives (debt and equity) to meet business needs over time, partnering with executive leadership and external partners as needed, and executing on strategic plans
- Provide partnership on additional strategic Finance team projects (including support for investor relations and internal controls)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, economics, or other related field
- 12+ years of relevant, progressive working experience in investment banking, corporate M&A, or other finance-related role
- Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred
Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
- Public company experience preferred
- Value-based Care experience a plus
- Strong quantitative and analytic modeling experience, skills, and references
- Strong relationship building / influencing skillset, especially in regards to influencing executive leadership and representing the company with external stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and proactive in raising questions around prioritization and potential blockers to drive assigned tasks forward
- Self-starter who is able to take initiative and ownership, with demonstrated success managing multiple projects
- Comfortable tackling ambiguous problems with a high level of autonomy
- Collaborative team player with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated to produce work that meets high standards
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.
Who We Are:
Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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