Les missions du poste As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions forBaking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology. Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed toworking with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet. In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs11 000 peoplein more than50 countries. Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros. Main missions Reporting to the Strategy and Corporate Development Director, you will work on strategy and M&A topics with multiple stakeholders within the group, in the Strategy and Corporate Development department, and directly with the relevant Business Units. You will play a key role in identifying innovative biotech companies and startups, to support the group's growth in the fields of Health, Nutrition and Biotech. Roles and responsibilities - Participation in various subjects related to the company's strategy; - Identification of M&A targets: screening of acquisition opportunities, preliminary diagnosis of targets, presentation to the General Managers in charge of the different Business Units; - Participation in M&A projects: strategic analysis, valuation of acquisition targets using various methods depending on the nature of the target (commercial stage company, R&D laboratory, start-up...), due-diligence. Le profil recherché Profile soughtStudent / graduate of a top-ranking business, engineering or agronomy school,Interest in corporate strategy and M&A,Appetence for the health, nutrition and biotechnology sectors,Intellectual curiosity,Strong analysis and synthesis skills,Strong communication skills,Good knowledge of corporate finance,Good knowledge of Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel). Bienvenue chez Lesaffre As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions