Director – M&A and Strategic Partnerships
Quantinuum
Director – M&A and Strategic Partnerships
Quantinuum
Full-stack quantum hardware and software solutions
Salary Range: 230000 to 310000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
We are looking for a Director, M&A and Strategic Partnerships. In this role you will lead the identification, execution, and integration of acquisitions and strategic partnerships that support Quantinuum’s external growth strategy, ensuring disciplined deal execution, strong partnership outcomes, and delivery of value across hardware, software, commercial, supply chain, and business functions.
Key responsibilities:
Value Chain & Market Assessment to inform corporate development strategy: Conduct analysis of value chain dynamics, competitive positioning, and capability gaps to inform deal sourcing and partnership opportunities.
M&A Pipeline Development: Identify, qualify, and progress acquisition opportunities, building and maintaining a high-quality pipeline aligned to strategic priorities, including vertical and horizontal growth opportunities.
Deal Execution: Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including coordination of due diligence, financial analysis, structuring, negotiations, and closing in partnership with Finance, Legal, and functional stakeholders.
Business Case & Analysis: Develop robust business cases and financial models to assess strategic fit, valuation, risks, and value creation potential for acquisitions and partnerships.
Strategic Partnerships Execution: Support the development, structuring, and execution of strategic partnerships and joint ventures, ensuring alignment with corporate development priorities.
Integration Planning & Delivery: Lead post-deal integration planning and execution, ensuring clear ownership, synergy tracking, and alignment across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain functions.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with Product, Technical, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution from deal thesis through to integration.
Pipeline & Deal Governance: Maintain visibility and reporting on deal pipeline, transaction progress, risks, and outcomes to VP Corporate Development and executive stakeholders.
External Relationship Management: Build and manage relationships with targets, advisors, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders to support deal flow and partnership opportunities.
Executive & Board Support: Support the development of investment papers, presentations, and analysis for Executive Team and Board discussions.
Must Haves:
M&A & Partnerships Experience (10+ years): Proven experience executing transactions and partnerships within technology, deep-tech, or complex B2B environments, with strong exposure to end-to-end deal processes and integration.
We Value:
Transaction Execution Expertise: Strong experience in due diligence, financial modelling, deal structuring, and negotiations.
Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess market opportunities, value chains, and strategic fit in complex environments.
Partnership Development: Experience supporting or delivering strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
Integration Delivery: Proven ability to drive post-deal integration and deliver measurable synergies.
Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to work effectively across hardware, software, commercial, business, and supply chain teams.
Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal leaders and external partners.
Execution Focus: Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deals and priorities simultaneously.
Operating in Ambiguity: Comfortable working in fast-moving, evolving markets with incomplete information.
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 operatesacross 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
Full-stack quantum hardware and software solutions
Quantinuum provides both quantum hardware and software. Its H1-1 processor runs quantum circuits, while TKET is an open-access, architecture-independent software stack that lets developers design circuits that work across different quantum devices. It differs from competitors by delivering quantum-hardened encryption keys at the device level and offering a complete hardware-software package, plus it has demonstrated strong performance by passing the Quantum Volume 32,768 benchmark. Its goal is to help solve real-world problems like drug discovery, new materials design, and supply-chain optimization while keeping data secure against evolving quantum threats.
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