Associate Director

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The corporate development team within the Eurofins network of companies plays a central role in driving strategic and financial growth through a dynamic merger and acquisition (M&A) programme across all business lines. As part of a fast-growing network, this inorganic growth strategy which has historically seen several dozen transactions completed annually on a global scale, remains a key priority.

You will be based in Brussels, Belgium and the role involves frequent travel across Europe and occasionally beyond to meet with potential targets, partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the M&A process.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Eurofins network of companies and develop your career as a finance leader.

As Corporate Development Associate / Associate Director / Director, your responsibilities will include:

M&A Pipeline Coordination

• Market analysis and prospection: Identify, assess, and initiative contact with potential partners.
• Confidentiality and preliminary data analysis: Prepare and manage confidentiality agreements, gather and review initial information including audited accounts, ownership structures, and management details.
• Target evaluation and deal structuring: Assess business and financial performance, outlook, and risks, and recommend suitable deal structures.
• Transaction advisory and negotiation support: Advise on process management and negotiation tactics; interface professionally with targets, shareholders, and advisors; support leaders in drafting negotiation documents such as term sheets, heads of agreement, indicative offers, and exclusivity agreements.
• Due diligence coordination: Lead and organise due diligence activities, coordinating internal contributors and external advisors (e.g., legal counsel, auditors).
• Negotiation and documentation review: Participate in negotiations, attend meetings, and provide comments on transaction documentation through to signing and closing.
• Deal closing coordination: Oversee the final steps and ensure alignment across all stakeholders, including financial settlements.
• Peer review and support: Conduct peer reviews and contribute to similar activities in other business lines or regions across the network.

Integration of Acquired Companies

• Post-closing obligations: Monitor and manage obligations such as earn-outs or deferred consideration.
• Shareholder resolutions and performance monitoring: Prepare shareholder documentation and oversee post-closing performance tracking and annual accounts reviews.

Qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious candidate with a master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering from a top university. You should have the drive to develop as a future finance leader within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in corporate development (industry or boutique), M&A advisory, investment banking, private equity or consulting.

Previous experience with and a solid understanding of the M&A process and key transaction documents (NDA, LOI, DD, SPA, etc.) is also ideal.

The role requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and team management skills, and an outstanding technical understanding of finance and valuations.

Fluency in Italian and English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, good strategic think