Director, Corporate Development & Strategic Growth

Director, Corporate Development & Strategic Growth

Pinnacle Fertility is a leader in physician-centric fertility care, supporting high-performing fertility clinics and comprehensive service providers nationwide. Guided by our mission of fulfilling dreams by building families, Pinnacle offers compassionate care, innovative technology, and comprehensive fertility treatment services to provide patients with a seamless and personalized journey to parenthood.

The Director, Corporate Development & Strategic Growth is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic growth opportunities that support Pinnacle Fertility's long-term vision and expansion objectives. This role will lead acquisition sourcing efforts, strategic partnership development, market expansion initiatives, and corporate development activities across the organization.

Working closely with the CEO, executive leadership team, and key functional leaders, the Director will play a critical role in shaping Pinnacle's growth strategy, building relationships with prospective physician partners and acquisition targets, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting transaction execution. This individual will serve as a key contributor in helping Pinnacle strengthen its position as a leading fertility care platform.

We are seeking a dynamic Director, Corporate Development & Strategic Growth to join our dedicated team at Pinnacle Fertility in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a full-time, on-site salaried position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate development and strategic growth initiatives aligned with Pinnacle's organizational objectives.
• Identify, source, and evaluate acquisition, affiliation, joint venture, and strategic partnership opportunities across target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with fertility physicians, practice owners, healthcare leaders, industry advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Lead outreach efforts with prospective acquisition targets and strategic partners, effectively communicating Pinnacle's value proposition and partnership opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and expansion strategies.
• Coordinate and manage transaction processes, including target evaluation, preliminary diligence, valuation analysis, deal structuring support, negotiations, and transaction execution.
• Support the development and negotiation of Letters of Intent (LOIs), partnership agreements, and other transaction-related documents in collaboration with legal and executive leadership.
• Partner closely with Finance to evaluate acquisition opportunities through financial modeling, valuation analyses, business case development, and investment return assessments.
• Prepare investment memoranda, strategic recommendations, and executive-level presentations for senior leadership, Board members, and other stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional diligence efforts in partnership with legal, finance, operations, clinical, compliance, and human resources teams.
• Assess transaction risks, identify key diligence findings, and support development of mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Market CEOs and operational leaders to identify expansion opportunities within existing markets and evaluate entry into new regions.
• Evaluate new service lines, strategic partnerships, and adjacent business opportunities to assess market potential and organizational fit.
• Support integration planning efforts in partnership with operational leaders to promote successful onboarding and long-term partnership success.
• Represent Pinnacle Fertility at industry conferences, networking events, and business development meetings.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive activity, and physician practice market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
  • MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience
  • 4-7 years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, healthcare strategy, consulting, business development, or a related field.
  • Experience sourcing, evaluating, and supporting execution of acquisition or strategic partnership opportunities preferred.
  • Healthcare services experience strongly preferred; experience with physician practice management, healthcare services platforms, or provider partnerships is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience supporting due diligence, transaction execution, strategic planning, or growth initiatives preferred.
• Skills & Attributes
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Solid financial analysis, valuation, and modeling skills with the ability to assess investment opportunities and support transaction decision-making.
  • Experience developing executive-level presentations, investment materials, and business cases.
  • Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives across multiple functions and leadership levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and transaction workstreams.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and other business intelligence or CRM tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Final offers based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and a retirement savings program. Further details regarding salary and benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Diversity & Inclusivity at Pinnacle Fertility

At Pinnacle Fertility, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply.

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