Job Description
Anthropic is seeking a Corporate Development Lead to drive strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and partnerships. This role involves partnering with Anthropic's leadership to shape the company's growth strategy and build an ecosystem around safe, beneficial AI. The ideal candidate will establish frameworks and processes for Anthropic's M&A strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Build a scalable corporate development function.
- Partner with product, engineering, and research teams.
- Lead end-to-end transaction processes.
- Create processes for rapid evaluation and execution of technical talent acquisitions.
- Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and strategic partners.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Structure and negotiate complex deals.
- Drive post-transaction integration efforts.
- Develop financial models and valuation analyses.
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
- Support the growth of Anthropic's partnership ecosystem.
Requirements:
- 12+ years of corporate development experience.
- Success building or scaling corp dev functions at high-growth technology companies.
- Strong technical understanding.
- Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Experience leading complex M&A transactions or strategic partnerships.
- Ability to build relationships and engage with stakeholders.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Deep interest in AI safety and alignment with Anthropic's mission.
The role offers:
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI research and strategic business development.
- Direct impact on Anthropic's growth trajectory.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Optional equity donation matching.
- Generous vacation and parental leave.
- Flexible working hours.