Director, Corporate Development

Address: 104 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05121-01104-2

Job ID 1212759BR

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Job Summary:

This position will support the Company’s growth through strategic and complex acquisitions and other business development activities for Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). These activities include mergers and acquisitions, investments, partnerships, complex commercial relationships and other strategic transactions for WBA’s divisions and business lines. This role will develop, perform, and oversee the analysis of potential acquisition candidates, oversee and perform complex financial modeling, and lead the negotiation and execution of selected transactions. In addition, the position partners with key internal and external stakeholders to execute transactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides functional and industry expertise to review corporate development opportunities and to execute the inorganic growth strategy.
• Oversees, conducts and reviews the design, build, execution and explanation of complex financial models and other analytical work projects. Makes recommendations based upon these analyses.
• Contributes to all aspects of strategic acquisitions, from inception through due diligence, valuation, negotiation, closing and integration, and coordinates internal approval and communication processes for completion of a transaction.
• Monitors industry activities and develops recommendations of potential M&A opportunities to Senior Leadership.
• Understands and monitors acquisition performance to create a cycle of continuous learning, and coordinate with due diligence and integration teams to ensure successful acquisitions
• Partners with business owners and coordinates cross-functional teams necessary for successful due diligence review
• Leads projects within M&A to identify opportunities for cross-functional synergies and strategic initiatives
• Partners with Business Services to enable seamless integration from strategy formulation to execution
• Leads work streams and virtual teams.
• Presents findings and recommendations up through Executive Committee level.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

About Walgreens and WBA

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide."

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in M&A, finance, accounting, business management, and/or an analytical role OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 9 years of experience in M&A, finance, accounting, business management, and/or an analytical role
• Experience collaborating with both internal resources, external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timelines.
• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Financial acumen and experience in M&A valuation methodologies
• At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree
• CPA, CFA, or other designation
• At least 5 years of experience in M&A
• Healthcare experience

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