VP of Corporate Development and External Innovation

Pay: starting at $150/hr range on w2 (Flexible) - No C2C or 3rd partiesLocation: Hybrid schedule in Summit, NJ (3 days onsite)M&A strategy, target identification, and transaction execution (buy/sell, JV, minority)Financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuringStrategic fit and synergy assessment aligned to enterprise prioritiesExecutive and Board-level communication and decision supportCross-functional leadership of diligence, integration, and separationPost-merger value capture, integration governance, and performance trackingExternal relationship management (bankers, investors, legal, PE)15+ years of experience; BA degree required