Vice President Healthcare and Life Sciences
About the job
- A university or college degree is typically required; the Education section specifies a bachelor's degree. A comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Industry-relevant experience is typically 8 or more years.
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role, including analytical thinking, business acumen, customer relationship management, decision-making and critical thinking, leadership, legal analysis, marketing strategy and positioning, market research, selling, and team management.
- Lead merger and acquisition advisory activities.
- Ensure the integrity of valuation analyses and merger and acquisition models developed with Financial Analysts and Associates.
- Contribute during every phase of the deal process and take responsibility on transaction teams.
- Oversee development of initial pitch materials and descriptive memoranda; lead drafting sessions and due diligence meetings; and participate in conversations with clients and counterparties.
- Begin participating in new business development.
- Focus on customer needs and satisfaction when making business decisions and develop customized customer solutions.
- Assess and manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Higher-level education such as a master's degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable.
About the company
Harris Williams is a global investment bank that advises companies on mergers and acquisitions, guiding clients through sale processes, buyouts, and strategic combinations. It organizes coverage around dedicated industry teams spanning healthcare, transportation and logistics, consumer products, business services, and technology, pairing sector-specific bankers with M&A execution to position companies and connect them with buyers. Its clients include privately held companies and corporations as well as private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, served across a network of global offices. What sets Harris Williams apart is its industry-focused coverage combined with an advisory-only model—it earns fees for guidance rather than taking principal positions in the businesses it represents. The goal is to help owners and investors maximize value and meet their strategic objectives through well-executed transactions.
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Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February and September 2026 leadership additions expand sponsor coverage and European reach.
- USIC, Magaya, and GENII mandates show active deal flow across resilient sectors.
- PNC backing supplies balance-sheet credibility and cross-sell channels without changing advisory focus.
What critics are saying
- PNC's March 2026 acquisition completion tightens control and dilutes boutique identity.
- Revenue depends on volatile M&A volumes; 2026 mandates are concentrated in sponsor exits.
- Competition from Evercore, Lazard, and Jefferies compresses fees and poaches senior bankers.
What makes Harris Williams unique
- PNC-owned Harris Williams keeps advisory independence across U.S., London, Frankfurt offices.
- Sector-specialist teams win complex mid-market mandates in technology, infrastructure, and packaging.
- February 2026 promotions and global leadership hires deepen succession beyond founding rainmakers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Wellness Program
- Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation