Senior Manager, Corporate Development

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid) Work Arrangement: Hybrid (In-Office/Remote Combination)   Note: This position is based in Hartford, CT and requires regular onsite presence. This is not a remote role.

Summary The Senior Manager, Corporate Development, M&A Integration plays a critical role in driving the organization's mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic growth initiatives. This individual will support multiple transactions simultaneously, partnering closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of transaction planning, separation, and integration activities. Serving as a key member of the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration team, the Senior Manager will support due diligence, integration, and planning separation. This role is responsible for developing and managing value chain analyses, entanglement assessments, stranded cost analyses, one-time cost evaluations, service grids, and transition services agreements (TSAs) for both acquisitions and divestitures. The ideal candidate combines strong M&A execution experience with strategic thinking, financial acumen, stakeholder management expertise, and the ability to drive results in a complex, matrixed environment.

M&A Integration Transaction Execution Support multiple acquisition, divestiture, and strategic transaction initiatives concurrently. Partner with Corporate Development leadership to evaluate, plan, and execute complex M&A transactions. Support critical integration and separation planning activities to ensure smooth transitions and achievement of transaction objectives. Develop and maintain transaction workplans, timelines, milestones, risk logs, and governance structures. Identify and escalate key transaction risks and develop mitigation strategies. Review transaction documents and assess operational implications. Partner with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Operations, and external advisors to develop deal requirements. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Strategy, Operations, Technology, Human Resources, Procurement, and other business functions. Support executive-level discussions and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations. Additional Responsibilities: Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Define and implement strategies that improve M&A processes, methodologies, tools, and governance. Develop new organizational resources, templates, and best practices to enhance transaction execution. Assess the operational impact of new products, services, and capabilities on future integrations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the M&A function and improve transaction outcomes.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience. 7+ years of relevant work experience supporting projects across multiple stakeholders 5+ years of relevant work Experience managing cross-functional initiatives in a complex organizational environment. Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Strategy, or related field). Experience within large, highly matrixed organizations. Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries. Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, or similar) preferred. Experience with integration management office (IMO) methodologies and M&A best practices. Pay Range The typical pay