Hologic

Business Development Lead - Diagnostics Solutions

Hologic$121K — $203K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 3+ years in Business Development or related analytical roles.
  • Experience in Corporate Development or Business Development is essential.
  • Healthcare industry background, particularly in diagnostics or life sciences, is necessary.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills are critical.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage strategic growth opportunities including acquisitions and partnerships.
  • Lead complex transaction processes from start to finish.
  • Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout evaluations.
  • Conduct comprehensive market research to identify business development prospects.
  • Analyze emerging technologies and market trends relevant to diagnostics.
  • Perform detailed financial analyses and market sizing assessments.
  • Prepare strategic presentations and recommendations for senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership in a strategic role.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams across various business units.
  • Exposure to industry conferences and market forums to network and identify trends.
  • Use advanced AI-enabled research tools for improved decision making.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Business Development Lead, Diagnostics Solutions Division, will work closely with the Division's VP, Global Business Development and Strategy, and the Diagnostics leadership team to identify, evaluate, and cultivate a pipeline of strategic growth opportunities. This includes inorganic growth initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, strategic partnerships, distribution arrangements, investments, and adjacent market expansion opportunities.

This individual will play a critical role in the Division's business development process, leading the assessment and execution of potential transactions while supporting strategic decision-making through market intelligence, financial analysis, competitive assessment, and due diligence activities. The role requires a highly analytical, self-motivated, and execution-oriented professional who can synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations and effectively engage stakeholders across the organization.

The Business Development Lead will work closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Marketing, R&D, Commercial, Clinical, and Strategy teams to evaluate strategic opportunities and advance high-priority initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Evaluate potential acquisition, divestiture, partnership, licensing, investment, and other strategic growth opportunities.
  • Lead business development initiatives and manage complex transaction processes from opportunity assessment through execution.
  • Serve as the primary internal contact for prospective partners, acquisition targets, and external stakeholders throughout evaluation and transaction processes.
  • Assess the strategic fit of products, technologies, and businesses against the Division's growth strategy and portfolio objectives
  • Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, market landscaping, and company profiling to identify and prioritize potential business development opportunities.
  • Analyze emerging technologies, market trends, reimbursement dynamics, and competitive developments within diagnostics and adjacent healthcare sectors.
  • Perform market sizing analyses and evaluate commercial opportunities using multiple data sources, including industry, financial, healthcare, and reimbursement databases.
  • Conduct primary research, including interviews with customers, healthcare providers, industry experts, consultants, and other stakeholders to assess opportunities and risks.
  • Build and maintain financial models, including valuation analyses, revenue forecasts, discounted cash flow models, scenario analyses, and business case assessments.
  • Support and lead due diligence efforts by gathering, organizing, and analyzing commercial, financial, operational, clinical, and market data.
  • Prepare presentations, investment recommendations, and reports for senior leadership that clearly communicate key findings, opportunities, risks, and strategic recommendations.
  • Partner closely with Corporate Development and cross-functional stakeholders on transaction evaluations, integration planning, and post-integration reviews.
  • Support strategic planning initiatives, portfolio reviews, and other special projects across the Diagnostics division.
  • Attend industry conferences, investor events, and market forums to identify emerging technologies, strategic opportunities, and competitive developments.
  • Leverage AI-enabled research tools, financial databases, and market intelligence platforms to improve analytical rigor and decision-making efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
  • MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in Business Development, Corporate Development, Transaction Advisory, Healthcare Consulting, Investment Banking, Strategy, or related analytical roles.
  • Corporate Development or Business Development experience required.
  • Experience evaluating strategic transactions, acquisitions, partnerships, licensing opportunities, and other growth initiatives strongly preferred.
  • Healthcare industry experience required; diagnostics, medical device, life sciences, or related healthcare sector experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting due diligence, valuation, financial analysis, and strategic assessments preferred
  • Familiarity with legal, tax, and operational considerations commonly associated with strategic transactions preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using financial and market intelligence platforms such as PitchBook, Capital IQ, Definitive Healthcare, Evaluate, or similar tools preferred.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with entrepreneurs, investors, bankers, consultants, scientists, healthcare providers, and senior executives
  • Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and ability to rapidly learn new technologies, markets, and disease states.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as business needs require.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $121,800 - $203,100 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs, and market demand.

If you have the right skills and experience, apply today!

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Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

About Hologic

Hologic, Inc. is an American medical technology company that develops and manufactures diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products. The company's products are used in a wide range of medical applications, including breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, and osteoporosis diagnosis. Hologic is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1985 and has grown to become one of the largest medical technology companies in the world.
Learn more about Hologic
Size
6,705 employees
Market Cap
$18.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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