About this opportunity
Iterative Health lists this VP, Mergers & Acquisitions New NYC or Cambridge opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.
We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.
The Vice President, M&A at Iterative Health will lead the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of strategic acquisitions and other inorganic growth opportunities. Partnering closely with the Chief Development Officer, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams, this leader will own the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, from market mapping and partial target sourcing through due diligence, closing, and post-acquisition integration. This individual will also help establish a disciplined, scalable M&A function that supports the company's long-term strategic and financial objectives, including opportunities to expand our clinical research site network through acquisitions and de novo development.
Where You’ll Drive Impact
Partner with the Chief Development Officer, executive leadership and both internal and external stakeholders to lead the identification, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions and other strategic transactions that advance Iterative Health's growth strategy.
Develop and execute an M&A strategy aligned with company growth priorities and financial objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition and de novo opportunities across clinical research, healthcare services, life sciences, and adjacent markets.
Build a robust pipeline of acquisition targets through industry relationships, proprietary sourcing, investors, and external advisors.
Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis to assess strategic fit, growth potential, and value creation opportunities.
Lead the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, including valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing.
Coordinate cross-functional diligence across finance, legal, operations, people, technology, and regulatory functions to identify risks and opportunities.
Develop acquisition models, return analyses, pro forma projections, and assessments of synergies, capital requirements, and transaction economics.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to structure transactions, negotiate terms, and manage documentation through close.
Site Expansion & Integration
Evaluate acquisition and de novo opportunities to expand Iterative Health's clinical research site network and geographic reach.
Partner with business and functional leaders to assess operational feasibility, investment requirements, and opportunities for scalable growth.
Lead post-acquisition integration planning and translate transaction assumptions into measurable operating priorities and value-creation initiatives.
Monitor post-close performance and refine integration processes to maximize transaction value.
Leadership & Executive Communication
Establish scalable M&A processes, evaluation frameworks, approval workflows, and pipeline reporting.
Present acquisition opportunities, financial analyses, transaction updates, and recommendations to the Chief Development Officer, executive leadership, and Board of Directors, as appropriate.
Build relationships with industry executives, investors, founders, and advisors to strengthen deal flow and market intelligence.
Mentor and develop corporate development team members as the function scales.
Performs related duties as requested
What You Bring to the Team
Deep M&A expertise with strong healthcare/health-tech experience, executive presence, analytical rigor, and exceptional transaction execution skills.
8-10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a combination of these disciplines, preferably with experience in healthcare services, life sciences or an adjacent multi-site industry.
Significant experience leading and closing complex acquisitions and strategic transactions.
Demonstrated experience managing transactions across the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing through integration.
Strong understanding of healthcare, health-tech, life sciences, digital health, healthcare technology, or adjacent markets.
Deep knowledge of physician practice management and financial management of physician practices to include reimbursement systems, metrics and operational challenges.
Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, transaction structuring, and analytical capabilities.
Experience presenting transaction recommendations to C-suite executives and/or Boards of Directors.
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated external advisors and counterparties.
Results-oriented individual, with the capacity to follow through on pragmatic plans and ensure alignment of interests through effective communication
An engaging, visible, and persuasive individual who is highly capable of building trust and motivating colleagues. High-energy with enthusiasm for the company’s mission
An individual who embodies Iterative Health’s values: growth, responsibility, impact, and team
An individual whose honesty, integrity and presence inspire trust and enduring relationships
Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
How We Work
Collaborative and low-ego team environment
High ownership and accountability culture
Fast-paced and highly iterative growth environment
Open communication and continuous learning mindset
Mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes
Comfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunities
Benefits That Support You
We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.
Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston office
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health
Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health
Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health
Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)
Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday
100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth
And more!
At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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