The Opportunity: Head of M&AThe Head of Mergers & Acquisitions will lead SSA’s acquisition strategy end-to-end — from deal sourcing and evaluation through diligence, transaction execution, and post-close integration. This executive will play a critical role in shaping SSA’s future by identifying high-quality businesses that strengthen our platform and accelerate our growth.LocationRemote - FlexibleStart DateASAPCompensationCompetitive executive base + transaction incentives + meaningful equity ownershipAbout SSA – Why Join NowScientific Safety Alliance, or SSA, exists to Accelerate Science. Delightfully. SSA is growing at an exceptional rate and is rapidly rising Inc Magazines 2024 and 2025 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 now 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 a 100% founder- and employee-owned company, and ownership is real: performance directly compounds value for every team member.We operate in the lower middle market, acquiring founder-led, technically specialized businesses that serve the life sciences ecosystem. We move fast — but with rigor, integrity, and respect for sellers.The next phase requires building one of the top 1% M&A platforms in our space.How You Will Make an ImpactBuild, lead, and empower a world-class corporate development and M&A team with the talent, systems, and operating cadence required to execute at industry-leading scale and speedScale deal velocity to 15+ acquisitions per year with consistent qualityDefine and execute SSA’s acquisition strategy:Target criteria, and long-term M&A roadmap for the lower middle market.End-to-end inorganic growth strategy, including vertical ideation, acquisition theses, and executionIdentify and develop roadmap into new niche verticals and service adjacencies that align with SSA’s mission and customer baseDevelop repeatable M&A playbooks, tools, and governance processes to support scaleBuild and manage a robust pipeline of acquisition targets across SSA’s core service linesLead comprehensive due diligence across financial, operational, legal, and people dimensionsStructure and negotiate transactions, including valuation, earn-outs, incentives, and equity participationPartner with internal teams to design and execute integration plans that preserve momentum and cultureStreamline internal workflows to reduce manual effort and unnecessary complexityDeliverables & OutcomesBuild and scale one of the top 1% M&A platforms in our space, defined by industry-leading speed, deal quality, operational rigor, and seller experienceDevelopment of a sustainable, repeatable M&A engine that compounds value year over yearExpansion of SSA into adjacent and emerging service areas driven by regulatory, scientific, and customer demand trendsEfficient, repeatable diligence and integration processes that reduce risk and accelerate value creationA differentiated acquisition strategy that balances scale, specialization, and cultural integrityStrong post-close performance and rapid realization of strategic and operational synergiesStrategic optionality created through portfolio design, enabling future organic growth, cross-selling, and geographic expansionClear executive-level reporting on pipeline health, deal performance, and integration progressTransactions that enhance SSA’s platform strength, culture, and long-term equity valueWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience building and scaling a world-class M&A function at a highly acquisitive company.Track record of doubling or tripling the size of a business through disciplined acquisition (~$50M → $250M+ scale preferred)Deep experience in the lower middle marketDemonstrated experience creating acquisition strategy, not just executing transactionsInternational M&A or cross-border expansion experience, including evaluating and integrating businesses across different regulatory, cultural, and operating environmentsStrong financial, strategic, and analytical skills with the ability to assess both quantitative performance and qualitative strategic fitOperator-builder mindset — not a career banker or deal-only profileHigh integrity, sound judgment, and strong cultural intuitionBenefitsMeaningful equity ownership in SSA401k Match100% paid Medical Dental & Vision insuranceHealth insurance (100% for employee and family)Life insuranceGenerous Paid time offParental leaveApplyIf 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!!
