The opportunity
Anthropic is seeking a Corporate Development Integration Lead to own the critical post-signing phase of our M&A activity — from confirmatory diligence through integration planning to full operational follow-through. As Anthropic's corporate development function matures and…
What you'll do
Lead confirmatory diligence workstreams post-LOI, coordinating with legal,: finance, product, engineering, and research teams to validate the strategic and technical thesis before deal close
Develop and maintain due diligence frameworks tailored to Anthropic's: acquisition types (acquihires, technology acquisitions, transformational deals), ensuring consistent and thorough assessment of technical assets, talent quality, IP, and organizational fit
Own the integration readiness assessment: identify risks, flag cultural or operational gaps, and provide go/no-go input to deal sponsors before signing
Coordinate technical deep dives with engineering and research leadership to: validate product-market fit, code quality, and team capabilities
Design and own end-to-end integration plans for each transaction, covering: organizational structure, reporting lines, tooling migration, product roadmap alignment, and day-one operational continuity
Build and maintain a scalable integration playbook, establishing best: practices, templates, and decision frameworks that can be reused across future deals
What they're looking for
- Have 10+ years of corporate development or M&A integration experience, with a: demonstrated track record of leading post-acquisition integrations at high-growth technology companies
- Have direct experience in AI/ML companies or deep learning research: environments, with an understanding of the unique talent dynamics in frontier AI
- Have built or significantly contributed to a corporate development: integration function, including the creation of playbooks, frameworks, and repeatable processes
- Bring experience with acquihire integrations, including deep familiarity with: technical talent retention and the unique challenges of integrating small, high-output engineering teams
- Have an MBA or advanced technical degree (Computer Science or equivalent)
- Demonstrate experience managing stakeholder expectations across multiple: simultaneous integrations with competing timelines
- Possess experience with international or cross-border transaction: integration, including navigating differing cultural norms and regulatory requirements
