Role Description The Director of M&A will sit at the center of the platform's growth strategy, sourcing and executing M&A. You will support the deal process from initial sourcing through close, and provide FP&A support to the platform's existing operating company. This is a high-visibility seat at a platform actively doing deals, with a direct reporting line and apprenticeship with a company co-founder. Key Responsibilities - Deal Execution - Build and maintain a target pipeline of precision manufacturing businesses in the $2 to $5 million EBITDA range across aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, power generation, and space end markets. - Cultivate relationships with business owners directly, cold calling and traveling extensively to walk shop floors and build density in target geographies, with an initial concentration in the Northeast. - Lead due diligence independently, including working through messy, founder-owned data rooms with limited guidance. - Own the deal process from initial outreach through LOI and close, managing timelines and workstreams alongside a company co-founder. - Present acquisition opportunities and deal status updates to the investment group. - Portfolio & Firm Support - Provide FP&A support to the platform's existing operating company, partnering with the COO and controller. - Help build the infrastructure and processes needed to support the platform's growth trajectory as deal volume accelerates. - As the platform scales, build and lead a team across business development, in-house M&A execution, and legal. Qualifications - 4-6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development. - Experience in high-velocity M&A and founder-owned, undercapitalized environments; prior experience at a high-velocity M&A firm is a plus. - Demonstrated ability to lead diligence and analysis independently, with minimal oversight. - A confident yet humble presence, with the ability to build trust and credibility directly with business owners. - Willingness to travel extensively and operate outside a traditional office environment. - Bachelor's degree required. Company Description This is a precision manufacturing platform focused on highly regulated, mission-critical end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, power generation, and space. Founded in 2025, the platform acquires founder-owned machining businesses and partners with existing ownership to help them grow, with no fixed exit timeline. It is backed by long-term, patient capital, giving the team the flexibility to build for the long run rather than around a typical hold period.

• Under the leadership of the Senior VP Accreditation Strategy & Partnerships, the Director serves as an expert in Non-Public Services. • This role will lead organization-wide oversight and administration of Non-Public Services aligned with strategic priorities to develop centralized, systemic, and formalized processes and supports to non-public institutions. • In collaboration and coordination with both internal and external stakeholders, the Director leads the support, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Non-Public products and services to expand the integration of those products and services and to grow the Cognia network. • The Director provides thought leadership and utilizes current knowledge and expertise of non-public education industries to enhance Cognia’s impact on non-public education providers and continuous improvement. • Supports the vision, mission, and values of Cognia to ensure Cognia remains the respected authority on accreditation and continuous school improvement for non-public education providers. • Supports the execution of the strategic vision and goals of the office. • Collaborates in the development of strategies and initiatives to expand partnerships and increase membership in the non-public sector. • Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with high-profile non-public clients. • Manages the Synchronized Accreditation Program. • Conducts research and analysis to identify market trends, needs, and opportunities in the non-public education sector. • Maintains knowledge of current non-public education program regulations, requirements, best practices, and future trends in order to effectively support and inform Cognia services and solutions. • Develops training and other intellectual properties associated with non-public accreditation and continuous improvement. • Utilizes data to support, implement, and monitor the performance and impact of the office. • Conducts presentations and attends meetings, conferences, and events in support of the office’s strategic goals.

• Define and own the APAC retail vision, strategy, and annual operating plan — aligning closely with global sales, marketing, and product leadership. • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize market entry opportunities across APAC, including direct retail, wholesale, travel retail, and emerging digital-to-physical formats. • Build the commercial architecture for the region: pricing strategy, channel segmentation, promotional frameworks, and trade investment principles. • Lead annual and quarterly business planning cycles, owning regional P&L and delivering against revenue, margin, and market share targets. • Translate global brand positioning into locally resonant retail executions that reflect the nuance of each market across the region. • Drive revenue growth and profitability across all APAC channels • Set and achieve ambitious sales targets and KPIs across retail, online, and emerging channels. • Monitor performance, analyze trends, and make high-stakes decisions with imperfect information to adjust course and capitalize on opportunities. • Proactively assess and optimize commercial investments including Marketing Development Funds/CO-OP, conditional and unconditional rebates, merchandising, and administrative support. • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key retail partners, major electronics retailers, department stores, specialty retailers, e-commerce platforms, distributors, and operator/carrier partners across APAC. • Negotiate and manage contracts, pricing structures, promotional calendars, and trading terms with partners across diverse regulatory and commercial environments. • Establish and scale fixture/display programs, visual merchandising, 3PL logistics, training programs, and in-store brand experiences tailored to each market. • Build the APAC commercial team from the ground up: recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing, culturally diverse team across multiple countries. • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking as the business scales. • Provide mentorship and career development to direct reports and extended teams, developing future leaders within the organization. • Lead hiring and succession planning for senior roles across the region. • Own the APAC retail budget: headcount, trade investment, Marketing Development Funds/co-op, and operational expenditure. • Provide accurate, timely forecasting and business reporting to senior leadership, with clear commercial narrative and a bias for action. • Partner with finance to ensure all commercial provisions — sales allowances, markdowns, rebates — are accurately tracked and reconciled. • Monitor competitive landscape, market dynamics, and consumer trends to continuously refine strategy and identify growth opportunities.

Role Description The Associate Director of Clinical Affairs is a key contributor to the creation and execution of the Clinical Affairs strategy and tactics. This position will be involved in all aspects of Clinical Affairs such as: - Designing and supporting clinical studies - Protocol development - Clinical site evaluations - Clinical study execution Core Responsibilities: - Execute Clinical Affairs strategies, including engagement with opinion leaders, principal investigators, and intracompany collaborators. - Support Clinical Operations and Clinical Development to facilitate enrollment of company-sponsored clinical trials. - Oversee clinical research organizations (CROs) as they engage on Harrow sponsored clinical studies from start-up through close-out. - Provide timely responses to regulatory-oriented queries in relation to Harrow-sponsored clinical studies planned, in progress, or executed. - Work collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues (e.g. marketing, sales, patient advocacy, medical affairs, regulatory, legal and market access) to develop and execute clinical plans. - Foster an environment of compliance and integrity by managing and adhering to all company policies, internal SOPs, and Legal and Regulatory guidelines. Qualifications - Terminal Degree MD/DO/OD/PhD/PharmD required. - A minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Ophthalmology, in a Clinical Affairs or Clinical Operations capacity required. - Successful record in designing and executing clinical trials required. - Ophthalmic experience preferred. - Experience in scientific presentations and medical writing preferred. - Experience utilizing statistical analysis software preferred. - Broad knowledge of product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management preferred. - Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers. - Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret scientific/clinical literature. - Proficient with MS Office applications. - Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English is required. - Travel Requirements: 40% - Must live within a 45-minute commute to a major airport. Requirements - Position Type: Remote - Travel: Up to 40%