VP Corporate Development - 883

In this role you will own and drive Quantinuum’s external growth strategy, identifying and executing acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives that accelerate capability, scale, and market position across hardware, software, services, commercial, supply chain and business (sales, marketing) functions ensuring disciplined value creation and successful integration. 

Key responsibilities:

• External Growth Strategy: Own the definition and execution of the company’s corporate development and external growth strategy (defining the priority vectors for external growth) and be accountable for identifying opportunities that accelerate strategic priorities across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain functions. 

• Value Chain & Strategic Positioning: Own the assessment of value chain positioning and be accountable for identifying opportunities for vertical integration, supply chain optimisation, and horizontal capability expansion to strengthen competitive advantage. 

• Market Intelligence: Maintain a forward-looking view of the market, peers, and technological developments to inform M&A strategy and pipeline and identify potential M&A or partnership priorities and targets. 

• Corporate Development Governance:  Establish rigorous corporate development processes for pipeline management, deal review, due diligence, value assessment & capture, and financial management.  

• M&A Pipeline Management: Own the origination, qualification, and prioritisation of the M&A pipeline and be accountable for building a robust, forward-looking deal funnel, including vertical and horizontal integration opportunities that drive growth and strategic advantage. 

• Business Case & Value Creation: Own the development of investment cases and be accountable for clearly articulating strategic fit, financial impact, and value creation potential for acquisitions and partnerships. 

• Strategic Partnerships: Own the strategy, development, and governance of strategic partnerships and be accountable for ensuring partnerships deliver measurable strategic, technical, commercial, and supply chain outcomes. 

• Joint Ventures & Strategic Structures: Own the identification, structuring, and execution of joint ventures and alternative partnership models that enable access to new markets, capabilities, technologies, and supply chain advantages. 

• Deal Execution Leadership: Working with Finance / Legal leaders, own end-to-end transaction execution and be accountable for leading diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing processes in partnership with requisite functional teams. 

• Integration & Value Realisation: Own post-acquisition planning and integration and be accountable for delivering synergies, ensuring alignment, and driving value realisation across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain functions. 

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Strategy, Product, Technical, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment from strategic intent through to execution and integration. 

• Executive & Board Engagement: Own the development of investment papers, strategic recommendations, and updates for the Executive Team and Board of Directors and be accountable for clarity, rigour, and decision impact. 

Must Haves:

• Corporate Development Leadership in Deep Tech (10+ years): Proven experience leading external growth strategy, M&A, and partnerships in complex, R&D-led environments (e.g., quantum, AI, semiconductors, advanced computing), with accountability for end-to-end deal delivery, supply chain considerations, and value creation. 

We Value:

• End-to-End Transaction Expertise: Strong experience across deal sourcing, diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration in high-growth technology environments. 

• Strategic & Financial Acumen: Advanced capability in valuation, financial modelling, and investment case development. 

• Partnership & Ecosystem Development: Experience building and scaling strategic partnerships and joint ventures that deliver measurable outcomes. 

• Value Chain & Supply Chain Insight: Ability to assess industry value chains, supply chain dynamics, and competitive positioning to inform external growth strategy. 

• Integration Leadership: Proven ability to lead post-deal integration and deliver synergies across technical, commercial, business, and supply chain functions. 

• Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to operate effectively across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain teams, influencing without authority. 

• Stakeholder Leadership & Gravitas: Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-suite and Board stakeholders. 

• Operating in Ambiguity: Comfortable navigating complex, evolving markets and long-term investment horizons typical of frontier technologies. 

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing. 

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. 

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, marital status, spousal affiliation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consideration of citizenship or immigration status is limited to cases where a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requires it. 

Quantinuum is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. 

We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, serious medical conditions, pregnancy-related needs, and sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [email/link]. 

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Export Control Notice (U.S. Positions) 

Some Quantinuum positions involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations. For these positions, Quantinuum may need to obtain U.S. government authorization, such as an export license, before a candidate who is not a “U.S. person” can access controlled technology. “U.S. persons” include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Quantinuum may ask candidates for information needed to determine whether authorization is required. Any hiring decision on this basis will turn on whether required authorization can be obtained. Quantinuum does not otherwise consider citizenship, immigration status, or national origin. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form. 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.