2024 Talent Trends: Business and Corporate Development
Corporate and business development leaders are seeking independent talent with the expertise to help them navigate rapid consolidation and evolving market dynamics.
Each year, Business Talent Group releases the High-End Independent Talent Report, looking across industries and business functions to analyze how business leaders deploy top independent talent to fill critical skill, expertise, and leadership gaps. Here are the key business and corporate development trends for 2024.
In a climate of economic fluctuation and rapid consolidation, projects like M&A, integration, and transformation are top of mind as corporate development leaders work to capitalize on strategic partnerships and optimize operations. They are calling on independent talent for skills such as business intelligence and market landscape to support informed decision-making and navigate evolving market dynamics.
PROJECT CATEGORIES: Business and Corporate Development
| 55% Strategy |
| 12% Operations |
| 23% Transformation |
| 3% Organization |
| 7% Interim Leadership |
IN-DEMAND PROJECTS FOR BUSINESS AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Opportunity Assessment
Post-Merger Integration
Product Strategy and Launch
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Intelligence and Analytics
IN-DEMAND SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Market Landscape and Research
Post-Merger Integration
Process Optimization and Transformation
Growth Strategy
Program Management Office (PMO)
SAMPLE BUSINESS AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Develop a market access strategy, pharmacy strategy, and payer strategy for a new pharmaceutical product
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Develop an end-to-end roadmap to restructure a portfolio company
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Develop a commercial strategy for Southeast Asia
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Conduct a market investment landscape to develop a 5–10 year growth strategy