Manager, Strategy and M&A, Cambridge

Role Overview The Manager, Strategy and M&A plays a critical role in shaping the long‑term growth of the ATS Life Sciences Group, operating at the intersection of enterprise strategy and M&A execution. The position supports both organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including market and competitive analysis, strategic planning, portfolio strategy, and the full lifecycle of acquisition mandates.

Location Greater Toronto Area (Toronto or Cambridge), Ontario

Reports to Director, Strategy and M&A, Life Sciences Group

Benefits

Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 CAD per year

Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus

5% RRSP match

Stock purchase plan

Competitive vacation

Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account

Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.

A chance to contribute to something bigger– advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy&Market Leadership

Lead market, competitive, and peer benchmarking analysis to identify strategic growth opportunities and risks

Contribute to the development and evolution of the Life Sciences Group strategic plan

Partner with business leaders to support the strategic planning and deployment process across the Life Sciences Group

Conduct ongoing portfolio‑level analysis that informs Life Sciences capital allocation and investment priorities

Mergers&Acquisitions

Support the full M&A lifecycle, including opportunity identification, target prioritization, engagement preparation, due diligence, and transaction execution

Coordinate cross‑functional due diligence teams, bringing structure, rigor, and clarity to complex workstreams

Prepare executive‑ready analysis, recommendations, and decision materials to senior stakeholders

Work closely with the Corporate Development team to execute transactions collaboratively and effectively

Stakeholder&Project Leadership

Lead group‑level strategic initiatives, working alongside diverse, cross‑functional teams

Engage regularly with VP and executive‑level leaders across Life Sciences and corporate functions

Apply disciplined project management fundamentals and process rigor to successfully execute high‑impact initiativesContribute to the development and ongoing improvement of strategy and M&A framework, toolkits, and playbooks leveraged across the Group

Qualifications&Experience

Strong experience in strategy consulting / strategic planning, or M&A / corporate development / transaction advisory

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives through indirect influence and structured thinking

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building clarity where structure does not yet exist

Strong analytical skills paired with clear, executive‑level communication

Curiosity and motivation to develop across both strategy and M&A

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CFA considered an asset

Minimum 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or an in‑house strategy / corporate development role

Proven ability to deliver structured analysis and presentations to senior leaders

Strong project management discipline and stakeholder management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

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