Head of Mergers & Acquisitions – Spain (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Madrid

Intro

Welcome to Sanoptis – a leading network of modern eye clinics and ophthalmology practices with over 440 locations throughout Europe. Our vision is to improve well-being and quality of life through first-class ophthalmological treatment. Our innovative, decentralized model enables our partner locations to operate independently and to focus on the individual needs of their patients. At the same time, they are part of a larger network with strong partners, which offers them synergies, state-of-the-art technology, and many other benefits.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and love to develop new strategies for growth? Then we should get to know each other.

In this role, you will lead our M&A efforts in Spain to success and play a key role in expanding Sanoptis’ presence in this crucial European market. Buy-side driven and with a negotiation-savvy personality, you will represent Sanoptis as an excellent partner at the table. Your ambition for strategic and operational excellence will lead us to new levels.

Join our team as soon as possible as Head of M&A – Spain (m/f/d).

In this role, you will

Lead our strategic growth agenda in Spain: Define and implement our M&A and business development strategy in Spain, including the identification of acquisition and partnership opportunities, as well as strategies for transactions.
Steer M&A processes & deals: You will be responsible for all M&A processes in Spain. With support from the Group M&A team and the Country Head, you will own the management of the process end-to-end. That includes scouting, the entire due diligence process, valuation, and post-merger integration, as well as the systematic search, identification, and proactive initial contact of potential targets for M&A or partnering.
Network: Leverage and expand your network in the ophthalmology industry to identify new growth opportunities for Sanoptis. You will travel frequently to locations and potential targets. You will also maintain close contact with doctors as potential buyers and learn to understand and read the target group.
Present investment recommendations: You will prepare and present materials to enable decisions by C-level & the Board. This will include financial analysis and strategic considerations.
Play a key role in shaping our Spanish market: You will play a pivotal role in building and defining our local organization as we expand in Spain. You will act as a key sparring partner to the Head of Spain and the Sanoptis leadership team in shaping our footprint in this market.

You will closely work with

A dedicated country team in Spain consisting of a Country Head, Finance, Operations, Marketing and M&A.
Our highly qualified M&A Manager in Spain as your direct report and the Group M&A team to leverage cross-border collaboration.
Renowned physicians, including some of the leading experts and pioneers in the field of ophthalmology.

Your profile includes

Extensive work experience in a fast-paced environment, such as PE-backed, buy-and-build companies or similar environments (e.g. consulting or investment banking).
A background in M&A and/or transaction services, ideally with experience in healthcare.
A passion for dealmaking and the ambition to drive the company’s growth with an entrepreneurial mindset.
The willingness to dive in and create strategic as well as operational excellence within Sanoptis’ M&A activities. You have both an analytical mindset and a strong hands-on mentality and solve challenges practically and with a focus on results.
A proven track record of delivering outstanding performance and the ability to create, present, and communicate business and financial analysis at the executive level.
An assertive, negotiation-savvy personality with strong communication skills. High stress tolerance and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Excellent Spanish skills (Level C2) and very good English skills (Level B2 and above).
A high willingness to travel.

Sanoptis offers

Competitive remuneration: An extremely attractive salary package, supplemented by an annual performance-related bonus tied to individual and company specific targets.
Autonomy and creative freedom: The opportunity to work independently and contribute your own innovative ideas – thanks to flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes that strengthen our organization.
Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning and personal growth through training, online academies, workshops, and industry conferences.
Inclusive culture: Work in a talented and diverse team with a warm office culture and regular team events.
Employee discounts: Discounted access to a wide range of selected brand-name products and services through our partner, Corporate Benefits.

Equal Opportunities

At Sanoptis, we value talent, passion, and attitude over specific experience. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and prioritize equal opportunities for all.

Contact

If you’re ready to help shape the digital future of ophthalmology, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. You can contact us at recruiting@sanoptis.com.

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About us

With over 440 locations across Europe, Sanoptis is a strong network of modern eye clinics and ophthalmology practices. Thanks to excellence, innovation, and close collaboration with our physicians, we are now a leader in the industry. Partnering with Sanoptis means maintaining your entrepreneurial freedom while benefiting from the advantages of our network, such as growth financing, knowledge transfer, and synergy effects. Our vision is to improve people’s well-being and quality of life across the board through first-class ophthalmological care.

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