Vice President of Corporate Development

Join Quantinuum, a leading company in the field of quantum computing. As the Vice President of Corporate Development, you will be responsible for driving the company's external growth strategy, identifying and executing acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives. You will also be accountable for assessing value chain positioning, maintaining market intelligence, establishing corporate development governance, managing the M&A pipeline, developing business cases, and leading deal execution. Additionally, you will own post-acquisition planning and integration, ensure cross-functional alignment, and engage with the executive team and board of directors.

• Définir et exécuter la stratégie de développement externe de l'entreprise, en identifiant les opportunités d'acquisition et de partenariat.
• Gérer l'ensemble du pipeline de fusions et acquisitions, de l'origine à la clôture, en assurant la diligence raisonnable et l'intégration.
• Collaborer avec les équipes interfonctionnelles pour garantir l'alignement de l'intention stratégique à l'exécution et à l'intégration.
• Corporate Development Leadership in Deep Tech (10+ years): Proven experience leading external growth strategy, M&A, and partnerships in complex, R&D-led environments (e.g., quantum, AI, semiconductors, advanced computing), with accountability for end-to-end deal delivery, supply chain considerations, and value creation
• End-to-End Transaction Expertise: Strong experience across deal sourcing, diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration in high-growth technology environments
• Strategic & Financial Acumen: Advanced capability in valuation, financial modelling, and investment case development
• Partnership & Ecosystem Development: Experience building and scaling strategic partnerships and joint ventures that deliver measurable outcomes
• Value Chain & Supply Chain Insight: Ability to assess industry value chains, supply chain dynamics, and competitive positioning to inform external growth strategy
• Integration Leadership: Proven ability to lead post-deal integration and deliver synergies across technical, commercial, business, and supply chain functions
• Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to operate effectively across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain teams, influencing without authority
• Stakeholder Leadership & Gravitas: Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-suite and Board stakeholders
• Operating in Ambiguity: Comfortable navigating complex, evolving markets and long-term investment horizons typical of frontier technologies