VP, Mergers & Acquisitions

The role

The Vice President, M&A will lead the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of strategic acquisitions and inorganic growth opportunities. This leader will own the end-to-end transaction lifecycle and help establish a scalable M&A function to expand the clinical research site network.

What you will do

• Lead the identification, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions and strategic transactions.
• Develop and execute an M&A strategy aligned with company growth priorities.
• Build a pipeline of acquisition targets through industry relationships and proprietary sourcing.
• Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis.
• Lead the end-to-end M&A lifecycle including valuation, financial modeling, and due diligence.
• Coordinate cross-functional diligence across finance, legal, operations, people, technology, and regulatory functions.
• Evaluate acquisition and de novo opportunities to expand the clinical research site network.
• Lead post-acquisition integration planning and monitor post-close performance.
• Establish scalable M&A processes, evaluation frameworks, and pipeline reporting.
• Present acquisition opportunities and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Required qualifications

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a combination of these disciplines.
• Significant experience leading and closing complex acquisitions and strategic transactions.
• Demonstrated experience managing transactions across the full M&A lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of healthcare, health-tech, life sciences, digital health, healthcare technology, or adjacent markets.
• Deep knowledge of physician practice management and financial management of physician practices.
• Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, transaction structuring, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience presenting transaction recommendations to C-suite executives and/or Boards of Directors.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage external advisors and counterparties.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare services, life sciences or an adjacent multi-site industry
• MBA or other advanced degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health
• Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health
• Health HSA or FSA options
• Commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 company holidays
• Company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)
• Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday
• 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Annual wellness and professional development stipend

About the company

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes. The company has a network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia.