M&A Associate (Commercial Due Diligence) - Healthcare & Lifesciences

Job Description

A leading business advisory organisation is looking to grow its Life Sciences & Healthcare Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence team. The firm supports high-growth and entrepreneurial businesses, working closely with management teams, investors and corporates to deliver clarity, insight and value-led advice across fast-moving markets.

About the Team

The Deals practice provides strategic, operational and transactional support to clients across a wide range of industries. The team combines deep sector knowledge with commercial analysis to help businesses navigate complex decisions and capture opportunities. You’ll work on high-profile engagements alongside experienced strategists and deal professionals, developing your analytical skills while building exposure across the healthcare and life sciences landscape.

The Opportunity

As an Associate, you’ll support commercial due diligence and growth strategy projects across pharma, biotech, medical devices and healthcare services. You’ll work closely with Managers and senior colleagues to research markets, analyse data, develop insights and contribute to the delivery of clear, structured and commercially robust client outputs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong scientific foundation and early experience in strategy or deals within Life Sciences & Healthcare, who is looking to deepen their expertise and broaden their impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting commercial due diligence and strategy engagements for corporate and private equity clients
• Conducting market, competitor and customer research across the LSHC sectors
• Analysing quantitative and qualitative data to highlight trends, risks and value-creation levers
• Helping shape client deliverables and presenting insights clearly and logically
• Working collaboratively with project teams to deliver high-quality outputs under time-sensitive conditions
• Contributing to a positive, supportive and high-performance team culture

What We’re Looking For

• A strong academic background in Life Sciences or Healthcare (PhD or Master’s degree in disciplines such as biomedical sciences, health economics, public health, or related fields)
• 1–2 years of experience in strategy, deals, or a relevant field within the healthcare and life sciences sector (e.g. commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction services, in-house strategy, or investment-related roles)
• A clear understanding of the commercial and investment landscape across pharma, biotech, medtech, or healthcare services
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, structured insight
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Culture & Development

The firm offers a people-focused, collaborative environment where individuality and initiative are valued. You can expect access to mentoring, coaching and structured development frameworks designed to support long-term career progression. The organisation embraces agile working, encourages innovation and provides modern collaboration spaces to help teams connect, share ideas and grow.

You’ll be joining a business committed to continuous improvement, professional growth and supporting ambitious individuals who want to make an impact.