Description The Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO) will lead corporate development efforts in a dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape. This executive will drive inorganic growth through M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic investments across the healthcare continuum, including payers, providers, digital health, and life sciences. The role requires industry knowledge, a deep understanding of capital markets, healthcare regulations, business models, and value-based care, along with proven experience executing complex deals and partnerships in the sector. Success in this role will be measured by the quality and impact of executed deals, integration outcomes, strategic alignment, and contribution to long-term enterprise value. Corporate Development & M&A: • Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of strategic acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities aligned with organizational goals in areas such as care delivery, population health, health tech, and specialty services. • Source high-quality deals by developing a deep understanding of the operating model, integration needs, and value drivers to ensure strategic fit and maximize outcomes. • Assess viability and economic modeling to ensure alignment with current and potential offerings and/or revenue generating opportunities. • Manage deal processes from start to finish, including due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and post-merger integration. Healthcare Strategy & Innovation: • Collaborate with the executive team to shape corporate strategy, identifying emerging trends in digital health, telemedicine, AI in diagnostics, and value-based care. • Evaluate new business models and innovations in health delivery, financing, and patient engagement. • Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to support strategic planning and growth. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development: • Forge strategic alliances and joint ventures with health systems, payers, tech companies, and academic/research institutions. • Develop and manage relationships with venture capital and private equity firms focused on healthcare innovation. • Act as a senior ambassador for the company in external deal and partnership discussions. Cross-Functional Leadership: • Build and lead a high-performing corporate development team with expertise in healthcare strategy, finance, and operations. • Collaborate with clinical, operational, legal, regulatory, and technology teams to ensure alignment and compliance in deal execution. • Lead enterprise change management efforts related to corporate development initiatives, ensuring alignment, communication, and adoption across all levels of the organization. • Prepare and present business cases and updates to the executive leadership team and board. Skills mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, executive leadership, healthcare industry, investment banking, management consulting Top Skills Details mergers and acquisitions,corporate development,executive leadership,healthcare industry Additional Skills & Qualifications EVP/SVP-level candidate, so it does not necessarily have to be a C-Suite player (we have SVP’s, EVP’s, and Chiefs part of our ELT). Qualifications: • 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, healthcare M&A, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting. • Deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, including payer, provider, and/or digital health sectors. • Proven experience sourcing, structuring, and integrating deals in a highly regulated environment. • Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and financial modeling skills. • Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Healthcare Administration; MBA or relevant advanced degree strongly preferred. Preferred Attributes: • Track record of success in value-based care, risk-based models, or vertically integrated healthcare systems. • Experience working with CMS, HIPAA, and other U.S. healthcare regulatory frameworks. • Familiarity with digital health trends, interoperability, AI/ML applications, and healthcare IT infrastructure. • Ability to manage ambiguity and drive change in a complex, mission-driven organization. Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $275000.00 - $325000.00/yr. • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Lewisville,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. 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