Vice President of Corporate Development (M&A)Reports to: Head of M&ALocation: RemoteCompensation: Competitive + Bonus + EquityStart Date: ASAPAbout usScientific Safety Alliance, or SSA, exists to Accelerate Science. Delightfully. SSA is growing at an exceptional rate and continues rising on Inc Magazine’s list of fastest growing privately held companies. In just over three years, SSA has created over $300M in enterprise value through disciplined growth and 21 acquisitions. We are intentionally building the executive leadership team that will take SSA to $1B+ in enterprise value.We serve the life sciences world — pharmaceutical, biotech, hospital, and research facilities — by removing operational friction so innovation can move faster. SSA is 100% founder- and employee-owned. Ownership is real. Performance compounds value for every team member.The next phase requires building one of the top 1% People platforms in our industry.The Opportunity: Director of M&AThe Director of Mergers & Acquisitions will be a critical operator within SSA’s corporate development engine. Reporting directly to the Head of M&A, this leader will drive deal execution across sourcing, evaluation, diligence, transaction structuring, and integration planning.This role is responsible for operationalizing SSA’s M&A strategy and scaling the systems, cadence, and infrastructure required to support 15+ high-quality acquisitions per year.You will not just close deals — you will help build a repeatable acquisition machine.How You Will Make an ImpactPartner with the Head of M&A to execute SSA’s acquisition strategy across core and adjacent verticalsDrive end-to-end deal execution including:Target evaluation and initial underwritingFinancial modeling and valuation analysisLOI structuring and negotiation supportDiligence management across financial, operational, legal, and people workstreamsDeal documentation coordinationBuild and manage a disciplined acquisition pipeline with strong CRM and workflow trackingDevelop repeatable diligence checklists, playbooks, and internal governance processesCoordinate cross-functional diligence with finance, legal, HR, and operationsSupport transaction structuring including earn-outs, incentives, rollover equity, and seller alignment mechanismsPartner with integration teams to ensure clean handoffs and thoughtful post-close planningHelp reduce deal cycle time through process discipline, automation, and operational rigorSupport vertical ideation and adjacency expansion research alongside the Head of M&ADeliver industry-leading seller experience through professionalism, responsiveness, and integrityDeliverables & OutcomesConsistent execution of 10+ quality acquisitions annually in partnership with the Head of M&AReduction in average deal cycle time while maintaining diligence rigorHighly organized, real-time pipeline reporting and executive dashboardsRepeatable diligence and underwriting frameworks that improve decision qualityStrong LOI-to-close conversion ratesClean, predictable post-close integration handoffsDisciplined capital deployment aligned with long-term platform strategyClear financial modeling and return analysis supporting executive decision-makingWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, transaction advisory, or M&A within an acquisitive organizationDirect experience executing lower middle market transactionsStrong financial modeling and valuation capabilityDemonstrated ability to manage multiple live deals simultaneouslyExperience building process discipline and repeatable playbooksCross-functional leadership ability with strong executive presenceInternational or cross-border transaction experience preferredOperator mindset — someone who values execution, clarity, and speedHigh integrity, strong judgment, and alignment with SSA’s ownership cultureBenefitsEquity ownership in SSA401k Match100% paid Medical Dental & Vision insurance Health insurance (100% for employee and family)Life insuranceGenerous Paid time offParental leaveIf you have the skills we are looking for and want to be a part of the rocket ship we are building, we want to hear from you!!
