Portfolio & Investment Strategy Leader

About The RoleWe are seeking a Portfolio & Investment Strategy Leader responsible for shaping and advancing Gore Medical’s inorganic growth strategy within the endovascular domain. This role serves as the strategy & Asset Identification partner to the Business Group, defining where and how Gore should invest to drive long-term value creation. Operating at the intersection of portfolio strategy and external innovation, this lead develops growth theses, identifies and prioritizes targets, cultivates relationships, and advances high-quality opportunities into the deal pipeline. Additionally, this role will support due diligence efforts and share learnings with integration teams. The role balances stewardship of the current growth roadmap (~75%) with proactive exploration of adjacent and emerging verticals (~25%). This position focuses on upstream strategy, opportunity framing, and executive decision support, partnering closely with Deal Execution & Integration teams to transition qualified opportunities into structured transaction processes.This role can be located at our facility in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona.ResponsibilitiesOwn inorganic growth strategy aligned to Business Group and enterprise prioritiesTranslate market, competitive, and innovation trends into investment roadmapsIntegrate build, buy, and partner pathways to optimize portfolio valueLead white space analysis to identify unmet needs and new market opportunitiesDefine target landscapes; drive structured prioritization and down-selectionDevelop investment theses and business cases (fit, value, risk)Partner cross-functionally on financial models and valuation guardrailsBuild external relationships with targets and innovation partnersLead cross-functional teams to advance opportunities into deal pipelineDeliver data-backed recommendations on capital allocation and prioritizationDrive continuous improvement of strategy tools, processes, and best practicesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree requiredMinimum 7 years in product/portfolio or technical management (medical devices)Experience building investment thesis, financial models, and business casesStrong knowledge of markets, regulatory pathways, and commercializationInfluences senior leaders; communicates complex trade-offs clearlySimplifies risks and assumptions with integrity and clarityStructured thinker; thrives in ambiguity and drives prioritiesManages stakeholders and advances work with urgencyContinuous improvement mindset; drives operational excellenceAbility to travel up to 30%Desired QualificationsMBA or advanced degree preferred Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, or ventures Experience supporting M&A transactions through diligence and governance preferred (direct execution ownership not required) What We OfferOur success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefitsGore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.