Job Description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

What You Can Expect

Independently lead assigned workstreams and support the evaluation and execution of mergers and acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships in support of Zimmer Biomet’s inorganic growth strategy. Contribute across the transaction lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, valuation and business case development, due diligence, transaction execution, and post transaction planning. Partner with Corporate Development leadership, business units, Corporate Strategy, and cross-functional teams to advance opportunities aligned with the company’s growth objectives and portfolio strategy.

How You'll Create Impact

• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case development for assigned M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Independently manage defined transaction workstreams and support end-to-end evaluation and execution of opportunities.
• Assess strategic fit, market dynamics, competitive positioning, transaction economics, and key risks; synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with business units and Corporate Strategy to identify, prioritize, and evaluate opportunities aligned with Zimmer Biomet’s growth objectives and portfolio strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence across finance, legal, tax, strategy, regulatory, and business unit teams; manage workplans, timelines, issue logs, and decision trackers.
• Prepare executive-ready transaction summaries, investment memoranda, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support transaction execution, including advisor coordination, document review, data room management, issue resolution, and timeline tracking.
• Contribute to deal structuring and negotiation preparation by evaluating strategic, financial, and operational tradeoffs.
• Develop productive relationships with investment bankers, external advisors, and other intermediaries to support opportunity development and efficient execution.
• Support post-transaction planning, including integration readiness, milestone tracking, and performance follow-up.
• Improve Corporate Development processes, templates, tools, and analytical frameworks to promote consistency and efficiency.
• Coach and provide day-to-day guidance to Analysts and Senior Analysts on modeling, research, diligence coordination, and transaction processes.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in M&A, investments, strategic partnerships, or corporate development, ideally in MedTech, medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of valuation, transaction economics, business case development, and due diligence workflows.
• Ability to independently lead complex analyses and manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strategic thinking, including the ability to connect market trends, competitive dynamics, and portfolio priorities to opportunity assessment.
• Cross-functional leadership and influence skills in a matrixed environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills and ability to coach and develop less experienced team members.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, Accounting, or a related field and 6+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, business development, strategic finance, or strategy
• MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• Direct experience leading components of M&A, investment, or strategic partnership processes, including financial analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution support preferred
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and business case development experience supporting investment, acquisition, or partnership decisions preferred
• MedTech, medical device, or broader life sciences experience; familiarity with orthopedic or surgical markets is a plus preferred

Travel Expectations

• Up to 20%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Expected Compensation Range: $115k to $140k, plus target bonus