Senior Director, Portfolio Growth & Strategic Investments, Mars Veterinary Health

New York, NY

Full time

R-260523

As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.

$185,640.00 - $290,062.50

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.

As part of Mars—a family-owned business with 90 years of experience in pet care—Mars Veterinary Health is a globally-connected pet healthcare network that’s united by purpose, powered by data, and driven by people. With 3,000 veterinary clinics made possible by 70,000+ Associates who care for 10M+ pets across 30 countries each year, we’re creating seamless access to quality care at scale—from preventive and wellness to specialty and emergency—and at every stage of a pet’s life. Together, we’re advancing our Purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS—and supporting a thriving future for the veterinary professionals who make pet healthcare possible.

Why This Role Matters:

The Senior Director, Portfolio Growth & Investments is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the enterprise portfolio strategy, identifying opportunities to accelerate growth, and creating long-term value through strategic investments and inorganic growth.

The role combines portfolio strategy, growth opportunity assessment, and strategic investment leadership to translate enterprise priorities into actionable investment theses and business decisions. Working closely with regional leadership, Business & Corporate Development teams, Finance, and other enterprise functions, the role ensures that investment opportunities align with strategic priorities, deliver attractive value creation potential, and strengthen the long-term portfolio.

You Will:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

Portfolio Strategy & Growth

• Develop and evolve the enterprise portfolio strategy, assessing market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, and opportunities for sustainable growth.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen, scale, expand, or reshape the portfolio across markets, services, capabilities, and business models.

• Partner with regional strategy teams and business leaders to align portfolio growth priorities.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on portfolio strategy, growth opportunities, and strategic investment decisions.

• Develop high-quality executive materials and present recommendations to senior leadership to enable effective investment decisions.

Strategic Investments & Inorganic Growth

• Partner with the Strategy and Business leaders to formulate, refine, and prioritize MVH’s inorganic growth agenda. Ensure M&A initiatives directly align with long-term enterprise goals and capital allocation strategies.

• Lead systematic market scanning, competitor analysis, and industry research to identify attractive targets, trends, and potential market entry points that support MVH’s growth ambitions.

• Lead build, buy, or partner assessments to evaluate strategic investment opportunities.

• In partnership with Mars Corporate Development, lead the evaluation and execution of major platform and enterprise-level acquisitions and/or divestitures that materially transform MVH’s capabilities, scale, or geographic footprint.

• Serve as the central point of contact and collaborative M&A partner to key internal Mars teams, ensuring strategic alignment, knowledge sharing, and smooth navigation of complex multi-stakeholder relationships.

Investment Governance and Portfolio Value Creation

• Establish and evolve frameworks and criteria for evaluating, prioritizing, and governing strategic investments across the enterprise.

• Define, implement, and continuously improve a rigorous M&A governance framework, decision rights, approvals, and tracking of value creation.

• Implement performance tracking to compare actual performance against the original deal thesis, financial model, and synergy targets.

• Conduct post-transaction reviews and post-mortems. Establish continuous improvement methodologies to optimize transaction execution, diligence playbooks, and post-merger integration processes over time.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field is required.

• MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential is highly preferred. 7–12+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.

• Experience within the veterinary services, healthcare services, and/or multi-unit retail sector is highly desirable.

• Strong business and financial acumen, including experience evaluating growth opportunities, investments and tradeoffs.

• History of successfully executing middle-market transactions as a lead deal execution professional, from initial sourcing/valuation through closure.

• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills.

• High degree of ownership, judgment and business acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment.

Salary Range: $185,640 - $290,062

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.

As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.

As part of Mars—a family-owned business with 90 years of experience in pet care—Mars Veterinary Health is a globally-connected pet healthcare network that’s united by purpose, powered by data, and driven by people. With 3,000 veterinary clinics made possible by 70,000+ Associates who care for 10M+ pets across 30 countries each year, we’re creating seamless access to quality care at scale—from preventive and wellness to specialty and emergency—and at every stage of a pet’s life. Together, we’re advancing our Purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS—and supporting a thriving future for the veterinary professionals who make pet healthcare possible.

Why This Role Matters:

The Senior Director, Portfolio Growth & Investments is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the enterprise portfolio strategy, identifying opportunities to accelerate growth, and creating long-term value through strategic investments and inorganic growth.

The role combines portfolio strategy, growth opportunity assessment, and strategic investment leadership to translate enterprise priorities into actionable investment theses and business decisions. Working closely with regional leadership, Business & Corporate Development teams, Finance, and other enterprise functions, the role ensures that investment opportunities align with strategic priorities, deliver attractive value creation potential, and strengthen the long-term portfolio.

You Will:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

Portfolio Strategy & Growth

• Develop and evolve the enterprise portfolio strategy, assessing market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, and opportunities for sustainable growth.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen, scale, expand, or reshape the portfolio across markets, services, capabilities, and business models.

• Partner with regional strategy teams and business leaders to align portfolio growth priorities.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on portfolio strategy, growth opportunities, and strategic investment decisions.

• Develop high-quality executive materials and present recommendations to senior leadership to enable effective investment decisions.

Strategic Investments & Inorganic Growth

• Partner with the Strategy and Business leaders to formulate, refine, and prioritize MVH’s inorganic growth agenda. Ensure M&A initiatives directly align with long-term enterprise goals and capital allocation strategies.

• Lead systematic market scanning, competitor analysis, and industry research to identify attractive targets, trends, and potential market entry points that support MVH’s growth ambitions.

• Lead build, buy, or partner assessments to evaluate strategic investment opportunities.

• In partnership with Mars Corporate Development, lead the evaluation and execution of major platform and enterprise-level acquisitions and/or divestitures that materially transform MVH’s capabilities, scale, or geographic footprint.

• Serve as the central point of contact and collaborative M&A partner to key internal Mars teams, ensuring strategic alignment, knowledge sharing, and smooth navigation of complex multi-stakeholder relationships.

Investment Governance and Portfolio Value Creation

• Establish and evolve frameworks and criteria for evaluating, prioritizing, and governing strategic investments across the enterprise.

• Define, implement, and continuously improve a rigorous M&A governance framework, decision rights, approvals, and tracking of value creation.

• Implement performance tracking to compare actual performance against the original deal thesis, financial model, and synergy targets.

• Conduct post-transaction reviews and post-mortems. Establish continuous improvement methodologies to optimize transaction execution, diligence playbooks, and post-merger integration processes over time.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field is required.

• MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential is highly preferred. 7–12+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.

• Experience within the veterinary services, healthcare services, and/or multi-unit retail sector is highly desirable.

• Strong business and financial acumen, including experience evaluating growth opportunities, investments and tradeoffs.

• History of successfully executing middle-market transactions as a lead deal execution professional, from initial sourcing/valuation through closure.

• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills.

• High degree of ownership, judgment and business acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment.

Salary Range: $185,640 - $290,062

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.

Does this sound like you? Want to join an organization that values Quality, Efficiency, Responsibility, Mutuality, and Freedom? Apply today to be considered and join us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Pay & Time Off – Competitive salary, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA/HRA, virtual healthcare, Second Opinion Coverage, and Health Advocate support.

• Wellness & Preventive Care – Smart Rewards wellness incentives, mental health resources, diabetes and weight management support, and digital exercise therapy.

• Family & Caregiving Support – Fertility and family-building benefits, back-up care, and family support resources.

• Financial Benefits – 401(k) savings plan with company match, commuter benefits, and student debt relief (for eligible full-time DVMs).

• Protection & Security – Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus legal and identity protection plans.

• Additional Coverage Options – Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits.

• Professional Development – Continuing education allowance and MED hours for eligible positions.

• Discounts & Perks – Discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular services, and more.

Special Working Considerations:

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

• Environment where pets are present

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.

Part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a purpose-driven team of 70,000 passionate, pet-loving Associates spanning preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care. We set a standard for high-quality care delivered through millions of pet visits each year across 3,000 veterinary clinics worldwide. Together, we are dedicated to harnessing our combined knowledge, talent, and resources to lead the veterinary profession in making A Better World For Pets – and the people who care for them.