We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics , a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
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Job Purpose/Overview
To support SDx’s strategic growth initiatives through the evaluation, coordination, and execution of inorganic opportunities and strategic partnerships. The Manager of Business Development partners cross-functionally to help drive M&A activities, partnership evaluations, strategic analyses, and post-close integration support across SDx.
The Target Pay Range for this position is as follows:
- Viernheim, Germany: 77,280 EUR - 96,600 EUR annually
- New York City, NY: $108,360 - $135,450 annually
At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Manager of Business Development supports inorganic growth initiatives within SDx by partnering closely with Mars Corporate Development and internal cross-functional teams. This role is responsible for supporting the evaluation and execution of M&A projects, strategic partnerships, market analyses, and governance activities to help ensure successful transaction execution and strategic alignment.
Corp Dev Projects: Support evaluation, project management, and tracking of M&A projects in partnership with Mars Corporate Development and SDx leadership. Responsibilities include coordinating due diligence activities, supporting financial modeling and valuation analyses, preparing executive materials, and facilitating cross-functional stakeholder coordination throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Strategic Analysis: Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to support business development priorities and strategic decision-making. This includes synthesizing industry trends, identifying growth opportunities, evaluating strategic fit, and supporting development of business cases and investment recommendations.
Business Development Partnerships: Support the identification, evaluation, and advancement of strategic partnership opportunities in collaboration with R&D, Medical, Commercial, and Strategy teams. This includes coordinating partner discussions, supporting negotiations, tracking partnership activities, and assisting with governance and execution planning.
Post-Close Governance & Integration: Support post-close activities for acquisitions and partnerships, including governance tracking, integration coordination, deal-related payment management, and partnership milestone execution in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and business teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively across SDx, Mars Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, R&D, Commercial, and Operations teams to help drive alignment, execution discipline, and strategic outcomes across business development initiatives.
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field and ideally 5+ years of relevant experience in business development, strategy, consulting, corporate development, investment banking, or related fields.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Financial and business acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles, business operations, and strategic analysis. Experience supporting financial modeling, valuation analyses, and business case development.
Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate cross-functional workstreams, and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Communication and collaboration skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
Analytical and strategic thinking: Ability to synthesize complex information, evaluate market dynamics, identify insights, and support strategic recommendations.
Relationship management skills: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Industry and market awareness: Understanding of healthcare, diagnostics, veterinary, or related industry trends preferred.
Travel
Will there be notable travel in this position? No
Percent of time: N/A
About Antech
Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.
Benefits
Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.
Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers .
Note to Search Firms/Agencies
Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.
