Director of Corporate Development

Coherent Corp.

. Partner with executive leadership to evaluate and refine Coherent's corporate growth strategy and strategic priorities .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesLead💰 $168,875 - $289,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex M&A transactions and strategic investments, with strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence executive leadership while supporting strategic planning and market analysis.

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M&A Transaction LeadershipFinancial ModelingStrategic ThinkingCross-Functional CollaborationProject Management

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Hard Skills

ValuationAnalytical CapabilitiesMarket AnalysisCompetitive BenchmarkingInvestment Thesis DevelopmentDue DiligenceTransaction StructuringIntegration PlanningPortfolio ManagementEmerging Technologies Evaluation

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationExecutive Presentation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentInvestment BankingPrivate EquityStrategy ConsultingVenture InvestingSemiconductorPhotonicsOptical CommunicationsAdvanced ManufacturingIndustrial Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with executive leadership to evaluate and refine Coherent's corporate growth strategy and strategic priorities
Identify, assess, and prioritize acquisition, divestiture, partnership, licensing, and joint venture opportunities
Lead all phases of the M&A process, including sourcing, strategic assessment, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, transaction structuring, and execution
Develop investment theses and business cases for potential transactions
Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, venture capital organizations, technology companies, industry advisors, and other external stakeholders
Collaborate with business unit leaders to identify growth opportunities, technology gaps, and portfolio optimization initiatives
Support strategic planning, market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and long-range growth initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies, adjacent markets, and new business opportunities
Prepare presentations and recommendations for executive leadership, the CEO, and the Board of Directors
Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, and Integration teams to ensure successful transaction execution and value realization
Support post-acquisition integration planning and execution
Adhere to company values and applicable quality, environmental, and EHS standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, venture investing, or a related field
Demonstrated experience leading complex M&A transactions, strategic investments, or partnership initiatives
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels of the organization
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
Experience in semiconductor, photonics, lasers, optical communications, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, electronics, or related technology sectors
Experience leading cross-border transactions and working in a global business environment
Familiarity with technology portfolio management, market expansion strategies, and integration planning
Ability to work for extended periods at a computer
Ability to participate in meetings and travel occasionally for business purposes
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
All employees are required to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity and growth
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment
Disability accommodation support